Trail Running Planet · South Pennines · Calderdale
Wadsworth Trog
This is the Wadsworth Trog, a proper Calderdale beast: mile after mile of high Pennine moor, peat bog and reservoir embankment that locals rate among the toughest moorland rounds in the north.
Distance
31.5 km
Ascent
1,044 m
Descent
1,055 m
Max elevation
449 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
4h 20m – 5h 50m
Grade
Very Hard
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
HX7 8RY
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A 31.5km loop over the moors north of Hebden Bridge from Old Town, the route of the notorious Wadsworth Trog fell race. Big, boggy South Pennine moorland running with reservoirs, trig points and deep peat.
Hazards & notes
Serious open moorland with deep peat bog, faint trods and no shelter, so expert navigation with map and compass is essential and wet feet are guaranteed. Exposed to severe weather. Grouse shooting affects the moors between August and December.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/south-pennines/calderdale/wadsworth-trog
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