LDWA events

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Originally Posted by chris brown

Also coming up week on Sat 31 Oct, Bottoms up Haloween from Hoghton, Blackburn. Few of us who did the Round Rotherham (any one seen the the photos??) hope to do it. Let me know if you want a map, just making one up.

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I'll have one please , or a route description /checkpoint refs if anyone has these . Has the route changed recently ? I last did it 2 years ago

Cheers D

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Originally Posted by duracell

I'll have one please , or a route description /checkpoint refs if anyone has these . Has the route changed recently ? I last did it 2 years ago

Cheers D

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There you go
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/yorkshire...bottoms_up.htm
Not sure if this is bang up todate, i've used it to put a map together best i can. If you let me have your email, i'll send you a copy
Cheers
Chris

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

Sat 14-Nov Burley Bridge Hike Ilkley Wharfedale 20
Sat 14-Nov Six Dales Circuit Biggin Peak District-SW 25
Sun 22-Nov Wensleydale Wedge Askrigg Wensleydale 23
Sat 12-Dec Regular Irregular Round Brockholes Pennines-South 4/7/11/12/16/19/23
Sat 09-Jan Reservoir Roundabout II Rhayader Wales-Mid 22/18
Sun 17-Jan Two Crosses Circuit Bury Pennines-West 25/18
Sat 23-Jan The Hebden 8:00am Mytholmroyd Pennines-South 22/14.5
Sun 31-Jan That's Lyth 23.5
Sat 06-Feb Rombald's Stride Guiseley Pennines-South 23
Sat 13-Feb Anglezarke Amble Rivington Pennines-West 24/16
Sun 21-Feb Beacon Bash Newburgh Lancs-South 21

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Hope to do a few of these. Maybe Burley Bridge and Wedge (car depending). Rombalds Stride nearly a definate. I'll also be having a bash at my local Rudolph's Romp - early Dec - perhaps the fastest LDWA challenge event out there, lots of quite flat bits in first half, but some decent scenery too.

Does anybody know if the Burley Bridge Hike definitely allows runners? Thinking of doing it this weekend.

Also, does anybody have a map/route description?

I did it last year and ran it, as did many others. Good course barring a long ish section on canal that saps the life out of you!

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Originally Posted by team pie

I did it last year and ran it, as did many others. Good course barring a long ish section on canal that saps the life out of you!

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Thanks for that. Think I'll give it a go. I've found a route description now.

I'm not a LDWA memeber - can anyone copy and paste the route description for the burley bridge hike on here. I'd like to plot it on my memory map and try to imagine what 21 miles will feel like before I accept AJF's challenge of tackling this on saturday!
Actually cancel that - I've now found it!

http://www.envsoft.co.uk/bba/events/hike14.pdf

here it is if anyone else wants to have a look.

Ah, no football for me Saturday so could do it meself !

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Originally Posted by Anorak

Ah, no football for me Saturday so could do it meself !

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Let me know if you want a map, as its my local area and the more the runners the better the event. Weather forecast for Sat is showers but mainly sunshine and breezy

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Originally Posted by Daleside

I'm not a LDWA memeber - can anyone copy and paste the route description for the burley bridge hike on here. I'd like to plot it on my memory map and try to imagine what 21 miles will feel like before I accept AJF's challenge of tackling this on saturday!
Actually cancel that - I've now found it!

http://www.envsoft.co.uk/bba/events/hike14.pdf

here it is if anyone else wants to have a look.

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Think that's just the entry form you've got there. But here is the route description I found.

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/yorkshire...ridge_hike.htm

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Originally Posted by chris brown

Let me know if you want a map, as its my local area and the more the runners the better the event. Weather forecast for Sat is showers but mainly sunshine and breezy

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Any idea about ground conditions? Not sure whether to wear Mudclaws but as there is a 3 mile canal section, wondered whether Roclites would be better.

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Originally Posted by Muddy Retriever

Any idea about ground conditions? Not sure whether to wear Mudclaws but as there is a 3 mile canal section, wondered whether Roclites would be better.

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Wet!
Mix of good moorland tracks (most of it) , hard canal paths (3 miles), farm land/ fields and about 2 miles (out of the 21) on roads – just trail shoes for me.

What is the Woldsman like in terms of elevation that sort of thing and the footing as well as considering it. Any help would be happily received.

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Originally Posted by chris brown

Wet!
Mix of good moorland tracks (most of it) , hard canal paths (3 miles), farm land/ fields and about 2 miles (out of the 21) on roads – just trail shoes for me.

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Thanks Chris - trail shoes for me as well I think on the basis of that.

I was planning on running with a bumbag rather than rucsac but the entry form mentions carrying a mug as a mandatory item, which would be a squeeze.. Do you know if this is strcitly enforced?

Nice event the Woldsman, 100x better than the Rotherham 50. More hills/valleys but they are reasonably gentle, with the route going through pretty villages, wooded sections and massive fields/farmlands, all typical of the Wolds area. The East Yorks ldwa is very supportive of runners, obligingly opening cps early, about 50 runners last year. The route is very simple and straight forward, no need for gps or reccies. I hope to do it again next year, my 3rd time.
I’m down for the Rudolph Romp, 23miles also in the Wolds area on 5th Dec, but could do with a map - anyone?

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Originally Posted by Muddy Retriever

Thanks Chris - trail shoes for me as well I think on the basis of that.

I was planning on running with a bumbag rather than rucsac but the entry form mentions carrying a mug as a mandatory item, which would be a squeeze.. Do you know if this is strcitly enforced?

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Haven't done this event, but what it usually means on LDWA events is that they don't provide cups at the checkpoints, so you won't be able to get a drink there without one.

Muddy Retriever:
Nobody will turn you away if you don't have a mug. The worst that can happen is that you won't get a drink; however, the refreshment points often have a few disposable cups (though these, if provided, often have to be shared...:eek:).
You could always thread your bumbag strap through the handle of a plastic mug, or use a carabiner. Alternatively, if you stuff your waterproof into a small plastic cup you might actually fit it into a medium sized bumbag.

Trail shoes for me too, Chris. There'll be some parts which will be very slippery/boggy and would ideally take a stud, but there's too much on tracks and paths for me to manage without a bit of cushioning.

See y'all there!

Hi all
chris you have mail re map! Looking forward to burley..also did the hoghton Twoer one, but only the short route. I will be in a stockport harriers top with some fetch gear :)

Well in typical fashion I am leaving this far to late and still don't know if I can make it but can I enter Burley Bridge Hike on the day?

Also what time is it all setting off? I think I remember 9am as the start time last year? I also think I entered on the day but memory seems to be lacking.

Yes I know I am being pretty sh*t here but just tooooooooo busy at the moment for any proper thought going into my running unfortunately.

hi there ajf have fun in the rain tomorrow!

i think you can enter on the day £8.50 and i think it starts at 8am !

http://www.envsoft.co.uk/bba/events/hike14.pdf

i thik this link says youy have to register before 7.30!

thats early for a saturday morning - you still going on your bike?!

BBH: having been almost the first entrant, I've picked up a last minute injury which puts me out.....GRRRRRRR!:mad:

Won't see you lot after all....

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Originally Posted by Tussockface

BBH: having been almost the first entrant, I've picked up a last minute injury which puts me out.....GRRRRRRR!:mad:

Won't see you lot after all....

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Sorry to hear that TF! :(
Best wishes for a speedy recovery :)

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Originally Posted by clairster

Hi all
chris you have mail re map! Looking forward to burley..also did the hoghton Twoer one, but only the short route. I will be in a stockport harriers top with some fetch gear :)

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Hey there Clairster! I don't know if you remember me but we briefly exchanged words at the Trollers Trot last year! How are you doing?
I have since had a little girl who is now 7 months old.
See you at the TT 2010? ;)

Hi MG :), congrats :), great news. Hoping to be at TT next year

BBH was lovely, thanks for the maps chris, really helped :)

Hi clairster and MG - Wahey! Let's get a list going:

Troller's Trot 2010
Mountain Goatess
clairster
DazTheSlug
Lady Slugge

Also, has anybody else seen this:
http://www.fourinnswalk.org
looks fantastic!

4 inns walk looks excellent - might try to get a team together for that. Anyone on here done it before?

Edit or maybe not, just spotted that it's the weekend after Edale Skyline... /Edit

Burley Bridge results are online now, here.

I didn't take part this time, but enjoyed a bit of spectating at various points on the route!

Missus and I shall be at the Real Ale Ramble this weekend. Missus walking the 25m both days, I'll probably attempt Saturday slow walk/jog and take the MTB out for a spin Sunday.

The free beer on the way round does seem a most civilised proposition :D :D.

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

Hi clairster and MG - Wahey! Let's get a list going:

Troller's Trot 2010
Mountain Goatess
clairster
DazTheSlug
Lady Slugge

Also, has anybody else seen this:
http://www.fourinnswalk.org
looks fantastic!

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Ooh good...cos I didn't know anyone last time...;)
(apart from Bob Hope off Emmerdale, who gave me a sweety!)

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

Hi clairster and MG - Wahey! Let's get a list going:

Troller's Trot 2010
Mountain Goatess
clairster
DazTheSlug
Lady Slugge

Also, has anybody else seen this:
http://www.fourinnswalk.org
looks fantastic!

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Hi Daz

When is the Trollers next year. I fancy a return to this from the Hobble as it's usually the same weekend.

Four Inns is an extended Tanky's and is what prompted the set up of the Peak District MR Organisation

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The Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation (P.D.M.R.O.) was formed in 1964 following the death during the bad winter of 1963 of two climbers in an avalanche in Wilderness Gully, Chew Valley, and a multiple fatal accident during the 1964 Four Inns Walk. Prior to then there were few mountain rescue teams in the Peak District. These were uncoordinated and inadequately equipped

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Troller's is Sat.6th March
could be a Slug Clan Cottage Jobby :cool:

not sure if I can swing sufficient brownie points for Four Inns, as tis first week of school hols, but I'll be working on it... ;)

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

Troller's is Sat.6th March
could be a Slug Clan Cottage Jobby :cool:

not sure if I can swing sufficient brownie points for Four Inns, as tis first week of school hols, but I'll be working on it... ;)

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Think Howarth Hobble is usually second Saturday in March so no clash this year. Might be able to do both! :cool:

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Originally Posted by Rombald

Burley Bridge results are online now, here.

I didn't take part this time, but enjoyed a bit of spectating at various points on the route!

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Thanks Rombald, you missed out on a great day - fast pace at the front. Where did you get the results from?
Chris

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Originally Posted by chris brown

Thanks Rombald, you missed out on a great day - fast pace at the front. Where did you get the results from?
Chris

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It was definitely more relaxing for me to be watching than running! I think I've pretty much done what I can with the BBH but no doubt will do it again.

Was nice to see Paul Hart at the front after he came second last year. Must take a bit of commitment to come down from Dumfries every time.

Results are from the Burley Bridge website:
http://www.burleybridge.com/funds/pa...draising/index

When I get a spare 30mins I'll put a map together for Rudolph's Romp. Last year I did it off Recce memory and local knowledge, should map ok from that. Its fairly straightforward for most part, if any of my club (City of Hull) are wearing vests (purple) then follow them as many have recce'd or done before.

Brief description of route. Short road to start before sharp undulating bit on edge of Wolds to edge of South Cave. More unulating/hilly before a long flattish track and field section for most of first half. Sancton roughly halfway is biggest foodstop. After this there is some dry-dale running including some long steady climbs which may catch you out if you went out too fast on flat first half. Some drops as well of course, this second half follows Wolds Way for many miles - its quite well marked. After short road sections losing height. Before running along bottom of dry-dale running on decent tracks (in summer). Before climb, field crossing near High Hunsley Beacon before descent into Woodland and flat run through Woodland. You then hit the sharp/undulations of start of race, with a big climb from the woods. Slightly different route back, will hurt if you've overdone.

To compare with other events its much easier than Rombalds Stride. Easier than Trollers Trot. Comparable to Scarborough rock or Smugglers Trod. Apologies this is probably no use for a lot of you!

Because of long flats the sharp (usually short) climbs can be a shock. Biggest ones are near start, end and about halfway. Its longer than 23m, probably more like 24.5 (I think I stuck to route pretty well last year). Lots of runners last year.

I have heard it may well be on the 13th March

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Think Howarth Hobble is usually second Saturday in March so no clash this year. Might be able to do both! :cool:

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Originally Posted by brett

I have heard it may well be on the 13th March

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Hobble vs Trollers
Come on Brett a man of your influence (I think I have that right!), am sure you can make it so they don’t clash. Keeps the numbers up on both events

Is anyone doing the Wensleydale Wedge on Sunday? I'm keen to do it as it looks like a great route, but will have to enter on the day. Trouble is there's a 250 entry limit and, unless I've missed something, no way of telling if it's full (no online entry). I don't fancy going all that way to not do it; does anyone know if there's usually entries left on the day? Tried contacting the organiser but no luck.

Oh and I'll be doing the Trollers Trot next year, hopefully as a final long training run before the Edale Skyline!

Wedge is full and no OTD entire apparentley :(

Just received my cheque back today so not doing it unless I can find somebody who has dropped out. Never known an LDWA event fill up like that :confused:

http://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/show_news.php?c=25&p=686

This is probably too late now but I'm not able to take my Wedge place due to illness. I'm number 164. I'm sure the organiser wouldn't mind changing the name assigned to that number. It might screw up the certificate though if it's pre-printed.

This event always fills up before the day. It's very popular.