Horseshoe Pass
Horton, Staffs
Janine Day
200 km
Summary
215Km cycling event starting from Horton, Staffs.
Controls at
- Start
- Audlem
- LLANDEGLA
- Bunbury
- Horton
- Plus 3 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
A revival of the classic Horseshoe Pass audax starting from Horton Village Hall Near Leek in Staffordshire Moorlands.
Controls at Audlem, Llandegla Cafe off the summit of the pass, Bunbury plus 3 additional info controls.
A short undulating start out of the Moorlands, the route quickly levels out for some lovely miles and scenery as it takes you towards Llangollen, ready for the highlight of the Horseshoe Pass. Catch your breath and soak in the views as you make your way back down and level out again, heading back towards the HQ. A warm welcome will await with Peak Audax hospitality. E Brevet option shall be also available.
Cloth badge to all riders too.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52759112
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Controls at Audlem, Llandegla Cafe off the summit of the pass, Bunbury plus 3 additional info controls.
A short undulating start out of the Moorlands, the route quickly levels out for some lovely miles and scenery as it takes you towards Llangollen, ready for the highlight of the Horseshoe Pass. Catch your breath and soak in the views as you make your way back down and level out again, heading back towards the HQ. A warm welcome will await with Peak Audax hospitality. E Brevet option shall be also available.
Cloth badge to all riders too.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52759112
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sun, 27 Sept 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 08:00 to finish by 23:02
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Distance: 200 km (215 km) in 15h02
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Starting from: Horton, Staffs
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Closing Date: Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full
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Entries close at: 999 riders
Event Information
Speed:
14.3-30 km/h
Climb:
1712m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
Peak Audax CTC
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
26-299
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants