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Just a reminder that the TTT is the weekend after next (6/7/8 July), with a new course for the long Saturday race - details will be released in the next few days, but we've taken inspiration from the FRA relays that we hosted in October in the area!
Entry form here: http://bingleyharriers.org.uk/docs/TTT2012.pdf
Sat route,07/07/2012
All runners will be kit checked.
Requirements to be confirmed on the day are full waterproof body kit, Inc gloves and hat or hooded top, map of area (O/L 30), compass and whistle.
Gel/emergency food recommended.
please do not drop any litter or climb any walls/fences unless flagged.
To start at camp site, GR971723
To follow flagged route all the way past Rain Slack Well,
To the gate at the fell above Providence Pot lead mines, GR992726 (the same we have used the past few years as finish section)
Then navigate to fence corner, Blackfell Scar/High Snout end GR017749, This is hidden, so use Blackfell sheep fold/fence as guides.
Through the stile.
Down to sheepfold GR023759 (above Angram).
Navigate to path/stile on Long Hill Syke GR009765. (On climb you may be able to see style on the horizon)
Path (which in places is vague but obvious) to Park Rash car park GR986756 (where there will be water),
Follow path back up to Gt Whernside trig GR001739,
Navigate back to gate GR992726, flagged back to finish at camping field. GR971723
This is a challenging route.
Double click below for rough birds eye view.
http://www.walkjogrun.net/routes/cur...9AA7&success=1
due to the excessive rains the ground underfoot on the new route raises concerns.
to try and avert potential hazards saturdays race this year will revert to last years route.
for those who did not run last year could you just remind us of that route please:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by dylan
You just beat me to it!
The TTT is taking place in Kettlewell this coming weekend, 6/7/8 July. In view of the weather conditions over the last few weeks, in particular the amount of rain that has fallen, and the ground conditions in and around Kettlewell, we have decided that the Saturday race in this year's TTT will follow the same course as last year. Grid references for the checkpoints are:
Start: Kettlewell P.O. (GR 971723)
Checkpoint 1: Track gate (GR 970747)
Checkpoint 2: Road (GR 986757)
Checkpoint 3: Wall stile (GR 996752)
Checkpoint 4: Stream/fence junction (GR 012754)
Checkpoint 5: Great Whernside summit (GR 002739)
Checkpoint 6: Blackfell Crag (GR 002747)
Checkpoint 7: Caseker Crag (GR 992743)
Checkpoint 8: Bridleway/wall junction (GR 992726)
Finish: event field (GR 971722)
Junior races will be held on Saturday afternoon.
The King's Head is happy to serve meals after the Friday evening road race; these must be booked with the pub beforehand, ideally before Friday but by 6 pm on Friday at the latest:
Chicken stuffed with Yorkshire Blue Cheese £10.95
Fish and Chips £9.95
Vegetarian Bubble and Squeak £8.95
Steak, Ale and Mushroom Pie £9.95
10oz Gammon Steak £10.95
8oz Sirloin Steak £14.95
Lamb Henry VIII £13.95
Sausages and Mash £9.95
Homemade 8oz Kings Burger £9.95
Vegetarian Lasagne £8.95
http://www.kingsheadkettlewell.co.uk/
01756 760242
Just a reminder as well that there are junior races on Saturday afternoon, so bring the family and make a day (or weekend) of it!