Fellsman

Hi JohnK,
Yes, I'm on the Wye Ultra.

Hi Socks,
I have done the Fellsman two weeks before the 100 before and I didn't notice any effects on the 100, but I'm doing a lot more this year. I'm doing Marlborough Downs Challenge the week after the Fellsman.

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Can anyone advise on bus services from Threshfield to Ingleton on the Friday? I was considering parking my car at Threshfield and bussing across to Ingleton for B&B on Friday night. I looked at some websites but it's not obvious which are the best services to take and where to change. Thanks

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Hi Britnik, I've done the Fellsman 15 times and virtually tried every combination of transport there is. If you are on your own, then there's not much alternative to leaving the car at the finish and getting the bus to Ingleton, as I did last year.

You need 3 busses; Threshfield - Skipton, Skipton - Settle, Settle - Ingleton. The timings don't really fit in very well, so expect some longish waits.

Last year, an afternoon bus from Threshfield was missed from the timetable so had to wait 1hr30 there. The total journey was about 3hr30. But it's better having your car at the finish when you need it most.

DB

Thanks very much for that, DB. It ties in with what I have found out. I'll allow the whole day for travelling. :)
Have you got your accommodation booked? The B&B I tried first, where I stayed in 2003, refused to allow 1 night's accommodation and told me that everyone else would have the same policy. The second one I tried couldn't have been more obliging - no problem at all.
(I love your avatar, by the way; it makes me laugh every time I see it.)

Sorry DB, forgot to ask, since you are such a veteran of this event, which is your preferred route across Fleet Moss - straight across or around the right edge? Is it generally OK to take the direct route, whatever the conditions? I've only taken that route once, in 2003, and I have no idea how bad it can get at its worst.

Not sure if I'm doing it this year - I can't be having too much fun at my age, it's not good for you.

I've not usually had a problem with accommodation in Ingleton as they are normally geared up for the Fellsman. But I know the 2 night policy seems to be getting more popular.

Ah, the lovely Fleet Moss to Middle Tongue. I always take to southerly route following walls & fences on dry firm ground to meet the watershed about a mile before Middle Tongue. Not only does it avoid Fleet Moss, but also the Oughtershaw Tarn area which can be equally as bad.

Cheers

DB

Entries are filling up fast according to the web-site ;)

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Entries are filling up fast according to the web-site ;)

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My entry form's going in this weekend, i'm commited, or should be:eek:
Gots yours off yet DT?

Did my Hobble form today and Fellsman entry is next job merry ;)

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Did my Hobble form today and Fellsman entry is next job merry ;)

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Hobble form gone last week, Fellsman form off today;)
OMG what have i done:eek:

Just done my form (as you do on a saturday night - rock & roll lifestyle eh!) and will commit to the post box tomorrow. Not so worried about the distance, more about the chance to reccy the route so I can just worry more about the times when I'll feel rubbish and less about going wrong!