It's a Bit Grim Up North
Whalley
Darrell Whittle
100 km
Summary
107Km cycling event starting from Whalley.
Controls at
- Start
- Settle
- Clapham
- Whalley
- Plus 2 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
A nice day out around Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland. Only grim if you dont like glorious cycling country
Start from Whalley and head up Pendle Hill, north to Settle and Clapham before returning to Whalley via Bowland Knotts and Cow Ark. A nice day out in glorious cycling country with just 106km and 1.75xAAAs its really not too grim. There is of course the longer Its Grim Up North 200 if you are interested in something a tad more challenging. Either way, controls are commercial or info and there is either a postal finish or eBrevet upload to validate. Event badge included in entry price.
Whalley is along the A59 from junction 31 of the M6 and there is free parking available near the start. Its even on the rail network too.
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Start from Whalley and head up Pendle Hill, north to Settle and Clapham before returning to Whalley via Bowland Knotts and Cow Ark. A nice day out in glorious cycling country with just 106km and 1.75xAAAs its really not too grim. There is of course the longer Its Grim Up North 200 if you are interested in something a tad more challenging. Either way, controls are commercial or info and there is either a postal finish or eBrevet upload to validate. Event badge included in entry price.
Whalley is along the A59 from junction 31 of the M6 and there is free parking available near the start. Its even on the rail network too.
Event Date and Location
This event is now closed
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Date: Sat, 9 May 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 09:00 to finish by 17:55
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Distance: 100 km (107 km) in 8h55
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Starting from: Whalley
Event Information
Speed:
12-30 km/h
Climb:
1774m
AAA:
1.75
Category:
BP
Body:
Peak Audax CTC
Audax Points:
1
Event No:
26-887
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Minimal Organiser Facilities
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants