Does anybody know the route of this race ? Its the second round of the north wales champs 2 weeks on sat.Is it possible to run before race day ?
Thanks
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Does anybody know the route of this race ? Its the second round of the north wales champs 2 weeks on sat.Is it possible to run before race day ?
Thanks
Aye it's no probs reccying this as it's all on PROW'S.
As I recall from quick look at map, the route is:
1. Starts in Rhewl nr Llangollen
2. Along farmtrack then up Graig Ddu
3. Across ridge and up Moel Morfydd
4. Up to Moel y Gaer
5. Up Moel y Gamelin
6. Back down Gamelin the same way
7. Take bridleway then road back to Rhewl.
Superb little race, quite tough, nice pub at the Sun Inn, well organised..............should enjoy it!
It's one of the only races I'm planning to miss this year, otherwise I may drop dead............
More info here http://www.tattenhallrunners.com/22.html
Thanks for positive comments about the race - I'll ensure the bloke that does all the work gets to hear about it :)
The farm at Graig Ddu does not lie on a right of way but is easily bypassed by footpaths on recces. The race does go through the farm, with the farmer's permission. Please make sure you go round the farm during your recces or ask permission to go through - we do wish to keep in the good books of the local landowners :)
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Great,thanks Rhosgadmath,looking forward to it.Quote:
Aye it's no probs reccying this as it's all on PROW'S.
As I recall from quick look at map, the route is:
1. Starts in Rhewl nr Llangollen
2. Along farmtrack then up Graig Ddu
3. Across ridge and up Moel Morfydd
4. Up to Moel y Gaer
5. Up Moel y Gamelin
6. Back down Gamelin the same way
7. Take bridleway then road back to Rhewl.
Superb little race, quite tough, nice pub at the Sun Inn, well organised..............should enjoy it!
It's one of the only races I'm planning to miss this year, otherwise I may drop dead............
Yeah good advice Toni,i always like to ask organisers before any recce.:)Quote:
The farm at Graig Ddu does not lie on a right of way but is easily bypassed by footpaths on recces. The race does go through the farm, with the farmer's permission. Please make sure you go round the farm during your recces or ask permission to go through - we do wish to keep in the good books of the local landowners
Rodders, when you planning on doing your recce? I could maybe make Friday afternoon if you can get along.
Hi fellrunner,yeah i can make fri,anytime after 3 if thats any good ? :)Quote:
Rodders, when you planning on doing your recce? I could maybe make Friday afternoon if you can get along
Rodders, I'm going to make it part of a long run, so I'll meet you at 3 at the pub if that's ok.
I've ran the race a few times, but I've got the memory of a goldfish when it comes to remembering race routes :o .
Swiss Toni, could you tell me the best way to get around the farm & up the first climb without upsetting the owner? Cheers.
Yeah sounds good to me,see you then.Quote:
Rodders, I'm going to make it part of a long run, so I'll meet you at 3 at the pub if that's ok.
ps.make your extra bit before we meet,will act as a good handicap system:D
The farm is easily avoided, just leave the farm track at the corner of it before the farm (when the track bends right) and you'll see a right of way arrow pointing over a field ahead and uphill slightly. Head past the caravans which you'll see on your left and basically head stright for the bottom of the heathery rocky ridge that you climb on the race. Cross the fields and you'll pop out on the track that leads out of the farm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fellrunner
Or, you could just ask the farmer, he's always been very nice.
Many thanks for that ST :) .Quote:
Originally Posted by Swiss Toni
Don't think we'll need to go through the farm, I don't want Rodders knowing all my short-cuts ;) .