European Open Beach Championship, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, 2-4 March 2012
Now in its 19th year and the biggest three-day fishing festival in Europe, this Bridlington based bash attracts stars of shore angling from all over the UK and Europe to Yorkshire's coast.
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF), Showroom Cinema, Sheffield, 9-11 March 2012
Over seventy of the best adventure, travel and extreme sports films hand-picked for you from around the world. Screened over one weekend at the art deco Showroom Cinema in Sheffield - UK's biggest independent cinema outside London. Also talks and lectures on epic climbs, runs and rides by world-class adventurers, activities, live music, kit sale, competitions, a locally produced festival brew and a cracking vibe. Don't miss it!
Dentdale Run, Dent, Yorkshire Dales, 10 March 2012
A 14.2 mile road race staged on the lanes around Dentdale, following a figure-of-eight course it winds up hill and down dale, starting and finishing at Dent Primary school. This popular road race has been attracting over 350 runners for the last 25 years with stunning scenery and not a car in sight. It's one of the most scenic road races in the area, and although only 14 miles long, it is regarded as a very tough circuit. It's certainly up hill and down Dale, with views of Whernside & Great Combe often covered in snow at this time of year, and with support from the locals you will receive encouragement whatever level you are. The race is sponsored by Dent Brewery with all the profit going to the local primary school.
Wuthering Hike - Haworth Hobble, Haworth, 10 March 2012
Traverse gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge - 4,400 ft of ascent/descent, an event for teams of two and also a solo class. The 31 mile route is also the first 2012 Short Race in the UK Ultra-running Championships. Full details and entry forms can be found here.
Hardmoors 55, Helmsley, North York Moors National Park, 17 March 2012
This 55 mile run follows the beautiful Cleveland Way route, starting at the White Horse at Sutton Bank before heading towards Saltburn, passing through and along the crest of the North York Moors. Find out more.
Map Reading Courses in the Yorkshire Dales
Join Mark Reid, author of 'The Inn Way' guidebooks and Mountain Leader, on a 1-day map reading, navigation, walking and outdoor skills courses in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Courses cost £49 per person and includes a full day's navigation training, course notes, the use of Berghaus gear if required and an OS map and compass for the day.
Courses dates are:
28 March 2012 (Devonshire Arms Hotel, Grassington)
18 April 2012 (Lister Arms, Malham)
16 May 2012 (Buck Hotel, Reeth)
13 June 2012 (Devonshire Arms Hotel, Grassington)
18 July 2012 (Lister Arms, Malham)
22 August 2012 (Buck Hotel, Reeth)
19 September 2012 ((Devonshire Arms Hotel, Grassington)
17 October 2012 (Lister Arms, Malham)
7 November 2012 (Buck Hotel, Reeth)
Book or find out more here.
Boots and Steam Walking Festival, Pickering, 21-23 April 2012
Join Pickering's third walking festival in 2012 - full details to follow shortly. Last year's event combined the best walking with the Steam Railway, with fourteen different walks of varying lengths over the three days, something to suit all abilities.
Rough Rider Sportif 2012, The West Riding Classic, Clapham, Yorkshire Dales, 21 April 2012
A circular 33, 60 & 75 mile non-competitive road cycle ride over the beautiful hills and valleys of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This is a truly beautiful ride with something for everyone including first time sportive riders, intermediate riders and serious athletes.