Originally Posted by
Travs
Ran the high level route of the Hodgson Brothers Relay today in fine weather.
Straight uphill to Boredale Hause, no messing about with this flat stuff, and the long slog up to High Street (1hr20)
Then over Thornthwaite Beacon, Stoney Cove Pike and down to Kirkstone (2hr15)..... noting that the descent from Thornthwaite down into Threshthwaite Mouth at speed is much nicer (if still a bit dicey) in dry conditions, rather than the sodden conditions of last sunday.
Tough climb up onto Red Screes and a long grind onto the Fairfield Ridge, which was quite busy. But soon dropped away from the crowds down the descent to Cofa Pike (3hr50).... another long grind over St Sunday Crag and finally back at Patterdale in 4hrs50.
I clocked it at 18 miles and 6700ft. I noticed on the HBR website that TheNoor went round the high level route in 3hr55, so a mere mortal such as myself should be reasonably content with under 5hrs.
The main positive was getting round similar stats to Duddon next week, without any major issues, and importantly, none of the dreaded cramp.
Beautiful day, and quite honestly, days like today are why i moved up here...