Kirkby Moor

[Lost in the clouds]

A good day for a run under the wind turbines and
a good turnout, 80ish rather than the usual 60. I felt I needed to start this thread to give Mr Noor some applause for his second place, as I know he is far too shy and retiring to mention it himself. Tom Addison was way out in front though. And the winners of the team prize were... Ambleside. Felt I had to mention that as well.

Thanks to all the marshalls and organizers and the ladies at the end who gave us a lovely cup of tea.

[Don't fear the sweeper]

I enjoyed it too, despite taking a couple of minutes longer than last year. Lost the route for a time after the road on the way back and ended up galumphing through the heather instead of taking the path to the right or the wall to the left. Duh!

[Radioactiveman]

Hi All

New on here and new to fellrunning, I am planning on taking part in this this race (1st proper one) http://www.bcrunners.org.uk/races/kirkbymoor

I wondered if anyone else is doing it or has done it previously ? I have had a look at the map and wanted some advice on the best route as I am not familiar with the area. I guess its just a matter of finding the shortest route between the points,so far on memory map the best I have got is well in excess of the suggested 6 miles

If anyone one could offer any advice that would be great,

PS sorry if this thread is in the wrong place I couldn't decide between here or the beginners section.

[Brotherton Lad]

Welcome. I haven't done it before but the 48 mins for 6 miles and 1600' suggests the figures are pretty accurate. I would do two things while waiting for a reply. Look at 25000 map coverage and fly the route on Google Earth looking for runners' trods.

[Mark G]

I've only done this one a couple of times but I have had reasonable weather and I think it could be quite a difficult route to navigate if the clag was down. For quite a bit of the race you are on tracks and paths but some of it is quite featureless moorland type terrain so it can be confusing. Not a problem in good weather of course, best route between checkpoints is then fairly obvious when you can see. As far as I can remember the only place where people take any diffrent lines is leaving the last but one checkpoint - its featureless ground and after leaving the control and crossing the road you have a choice of contouring round a bit or dropping in to a little valley a bit sooner and running along it. The valley is faster running, the contour is more direct - your choice of course! Apart from the start its fairly flat and fast. Enjoy.

[Don't fear the sweeper]

Take the valley. I remember having to gallumph through high heather when I chose the other option.

[wharfeego]

The race was run in great conditions..a light covering of fresh snow coupled with lovely sunshine and crackin' views of the fells beyond. T'was a Helm Hill Runners clean-up!

Results (photographed with mobile phone)...

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[Radioactiveman]

Gutted I didnt make it

I had to take my little one to climbing club as my wife is allergic to driving with the slightest hint of white stuff.

[wrross]

The 2010 Kirkby Moor results are up on the Black Combe site and there will be a writeup in the evening Mail tomorrow (Monday).

[Woodzy]

Take the valley. I remember having to gallumph through high heather when I chose the other option.

so let me get this right, the best line from c5 - c6 is not the direct line but head for the shooting butts on to the path and round the wall to c6?