THE DRAGON'S ASCENT
CHALLENGE?

The Dragon’s Ascent Challenge is the rugged 15-mile route from The Green Dragon Inn at Hardraw to the Tan Hill Inn, the highest pub in Britain, which lies at 1732 feet (528m) on the moors above Swaledale.
 

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Both pubs are on the Pennine Way, offering a well-signed path from one to the other. You can walk, run or race the route while raising money for charity or simply indulging in a day’s adventure.

An official Challenge race with proceeds to a local charity will be held annually – and administered by the trained team of safety and medical staff who organise the Montane Spine Expedition Races.

NOTE: The Challenge is not for the faint-hearted or those who are not comfortable traversing the upland environment – the Pennine weather can be unpredictable and the terrain is rugged.​​