Edale Skyline Fell Race

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Originally Posted by southernsoftie

Hmm, after last yr's disastrous tally of 1 race, I think I'll make a more concerted effort to get out there. This looks like a good one to be getting on with. When is it?

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I think the race is full Gary!

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

I think the race is full Gary!

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Bugger.:rolleyes:

I really enjoyed the Hope Moors and Tors 20, despite rain virtually throughout - shame this one is full.

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

But it's the shortest route ;)

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Are you up for it?

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Originally Posted by Marvin

I've just plotted the route shown on Ian's map on Tracklogs. It works out at only 16.8 miles, but there's 6,300ft ascent. This compares with 21.3 miles and 4,500ft on the more conventional route. Anyone for IDP's line?:D

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In a slightly more reasonable manner, I've put the shorter and longer routes onto a google map to show the distance/climb difference.... Not Ian's straight line short route though.... that would be silly!
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...tt/skyline.jpg

This year, I need to learn the good line from Edale Cross to Grindsbrook Knoll, and then I'll be happy.

Just back from a 2nd recce/ 2nd leg; good day for it again - except for the fact that Mudclaws are as useful on icy patches as a pair of skis...
Two questions for you helpful people if you don't mind:) : what line is recommended through the woolpacks? Do you stay completely on the left side? I dropped a bit to the right, but made a mess of it...
And finally - the Ringing Roger CP - is it right on the top of RR? Or can you skirt to the right in front of RR?
Thanks again all! Will keep plodding on....

Not sure about the woolpacks line - don't think mine was optimal.

On Ringing Roger the checkpoint is on the top of the rocky bit.

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Originally Posted by PaulE

Not sure about the woolpacks line - don't think mine was optimal.

On Ringing Roger the checkpoint is on the top of the rocky bit.

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it's pretty much where the upper path comes down to it for the plateaux

so I see entries have closed

are there any subs? I seem to remember last year about 70 entrants did not turn up .... :angry:

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

so I see entries have closed

are there any subs? I seem to remember last year about 70 entrants did not turn up .... :angry:

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I've heard no subs. Really wanted to this race but a new job means I cant commit to it until next week. Not entered as I didn't want to be one of those who don't turn up.