Take on the distance of the Beast

6.66 miles of hills and trails and mud!

Unlike our other two races at RSPB St Aidan’s Country Park, the St Aidan’s Winter Beast is not flat, and it’s not easy. The course takes in sections off the well-trodden paths and trails, to give you some genuine climbs and (weather permitting!) some proper cross country mud! That said, if you pause to catch your breath there are some great views of the park to be had from the top!

Starting close to RSPB St Aidan’s Little Owl Cafe, the route stays within the Country Park and explores some of the less well-known sections to bring you 6.66 miles of hills, views and mud!

When?

11:00 SATURDAY 10th FEBRuary 2024

Where?

RSPB ST aidan's, Astley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS26 8AL

Directions here

How much?

£17 affiliated - £19 unaffiliated

No entry on the day. Entrants must be aged 17 years or over on the day of the race.

Route?

Just a stone’s throw from the centre of Leeds, St Aidan’s nature park is a stunning wild place to explore. Whether you’re on foot, on your bike or have your camera at the ready, take advantage of the amazing views and wonderful wildlife spectacles on offer.

St Aidan’s was an opencast mine for many years and has now been restored to a wonderful nature park for everyone to enjoy. Follow four different trails through woodland glades, alongside whispering reedbeds, around lakes and ponds, and onto a hill with stunning panoramic views.

St Aidan’s is a fabulous spot to bring the family. There’s plenty of space to explore, bring your bikes and run around. It’s early days for St Aidan’s. We’re just setting out on our journey. We’d love to share it with you.