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14-07-2008, 09:57 AM
Route66

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

Brutal finish, amazing cakes. Top race all round.
14-07-2008, 10:25 AM
jodg

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

Well done to all - sorry not to have been there. Super day for it and sounds like you had a good run Fleeter (were you there too Merrylegs?).

Also a pity to have missed the cakes.... :( Look forward to seeing the results.
14-07-2008, 10:31 AM
Fleeter

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

Quote:

Originally Posted by jodg

Well done to all - sorry not to have been there. Super day for it and sounds like you had a good run Fleeter (were you there too Merrylegs?).

Also a pity to have missed the cakes.... :( Look forward to seeing the results.

i did,bit long for me but i got round ok,hurting this morning though,merrylegs was there he got round ok aswell
14-07-2008, 10:32 AM
jodg

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleeter

i did,bit long for me but i got round ok,hurting this morning though,merrylegs was there he got round ok aswell

Good man! :)
14-07-2008, 04:57 PM
stevefoster

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleeter

i did,bit long for me but i got round ok,hurting this morning though,merrylegs was there he got round ok aswell

5.20 am this morning, singlespeed to work up Ripponden bank, hurting big style. Got a bollocking for having 10 mins too long for my break, that's how long it took for two workmates to crowbar me off the chair:eek:
14-07-2008, 05:00 PM
Fleeter

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

fair play that man,i had trouble driving my car let alone cycling
14-07-2008, 09:22 PM
Brummy John

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

I made that about 4000ft. Anyone else measure it?
15-07-2008, 12:54 PM
jodg

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

Results are out! :p
http://www.holmfirthharriers.com/RHolmeMoss2008.htm
15-07-2008, 01:45 PM
Richard Asquith

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

photos are finished, from start http://www.flamingcreations.co.uk/holmemoss01.jpg

to completely finished
http://www.flamingcreations.co.uk/holmemoss02.jpg
15-07-2008, 04:25 PM
Brummy John

Re: Holme Moss Fell Race 13 Ju

Another great set of pictures Richard, thanks very much!
15-07-2009, 01:15 PM
RichK

Holme Moss 19 July

Just noticed there's no thread on this race so far this year - I've intended to do it in the past but never got round to it - looks like this is the year.

I've nothing much to add, except I notice this year the top of the figure 8 has been squished into an out and back.

One question - how bad is the climb up laddow rocks? I don't mind steep but I do fear rock climbing :o
15-07-2009, 01:58 PM
Margarine

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Not much worse than Broad Stand.
15-07-2009, 01:59 PM
Margarine

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Err.. hang on a minute: what do you mean, squished? Is there a map anywhere? (I was only kidding about the climb btw.)
15-07-2009, 02:22 PM
Datt

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margarine

Err.. hang on a minute: what do you mean, squished? Is there a map anywhere? (I was only kidding about the climb btw.)

Map on here, not sure if its up to date

http://www.racemaps.org.uk/holmemossfellrace.htm
15-07-2009, 02:22 PM
RichK

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

The inward leg is the same course as the outward leg to and from Upper Hayden.

I think it was a figure 8 last year.

http://www.holmfirthharriers.com/INFHolmeMossMap.jpg

(edit: so yes, Datt, the racemaps is out of date)
15-07-2009, 02:29 PM
Datt

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichK

The inward leg is the same course as the outward leg to and from Upper Hayden.

I think it was a figure 8 last year.

http://www.holmfirthharriers.com/INFHolmeMossMap.jpg

(edit: so yes, Datt, the racemaps is out of date)

Pesky RO’s changing the route!:D
15-07-2009, 02:29 PM
Richard Asquith

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichK

The inward leg is the same course as the outward leg to and from Upper Hayden.

I think it was a figure 8 last year.

http://www.holmfirthharriers.com/INFHolmeMossMap.jpg

(edit: so yes, Datt, the racemaps is out of date)

Yep thats right (I was speaking to one of the Harriers last weekend who said the same thing)
15-07-2009, 02:35 PM
RichK

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Heh I assumed the Broad Stand comment was a gag!

I've only seen laddow from the top and it looks like a hideous climb. I hope there's a relatively clean route up it!

I have a real fear of rocks - I nearly got crag bound in the Coledale Horseshoe but managed to keep going. Anyone know if its worse than that?
15-07-2009, 02:45 PM
SteveS

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichK

Heh I assumed the Broad Stand comment was a gag!

I've only seen laddow from the top and it looks like a hideous climb. I hope there's a relatively clean route up it!

I have a real fear of rocks - I nearly got crag bound in the Coledale Horseshoe but managed to keep going. Anyone know if its worse than that?

It's only a climb if you've gone the wrong way! It is steep, but if you head pretty much directly up to the checkpoint the ground isn't bad.

So we get to do Ramsden Clough on the way back as well now? Joy :eek:
15-07-2009, 02:54 PM
RichK

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Excellent, thanks Steve.
15-07-2009, 05:19 PM
Grouse

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Are there any clues anywhere as to the route?
15-07-2009, 05:56 PM
grimmer

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grouse

Are there any clues anywhere as to the route?

Did it last year Grouse and the two main route choice sections are:
from top of the climb onto Tooleyshaw Moor and the checkpoint at Crowden, and the line from the top of Bareholme Moss to the Laddow checkpoint.

The rest is pretty straightforward. Even more so with the out and back to the mast.

I did lose time getting across to Laddow on really rough (boulders/deep ferms and billberries) stuff. Not sure if there is a right way across here?
15-07-2009, 06:09 PM
Derby Tup

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

A good do this! Climb up to Laddow Rocks isn't too technical but the approach is over rough ground. Excellent sarnies and truly awesome cakes! :D:cool:
15-07-2009, 07:46 PM
T'owd lad

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimmer

Did it last year Grouse and the two main route choice sections are:
from top of the climb onto Tooleyshaw Moor and the checkpoint at Crowden, and the line from the top of Bareholme Moss to the Laddow checkpoint.

The rest is pretty straightforward. Even more so with the out and back to the mast.

I did lose time getting across to Laddow on really rough (boulders/deep ferms and billberries) stuff. Not sure if there is a right way across here?

There is no right way up the first bit from the brook thruogh the bracken/billberries. If anyone tells you there is they are lying, I've tried it more times than most and still don't know. Having said that, have fun, I'm on my jollies but will miss the race and the hospitality.
15-07-2009, 09:53 PM
Alphin

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Brilliant race, crackin' little yet sharp ascents upto Bareholme and a cheeky little number to gain the path atop Laddow, great butties n' cakes to finish :)
15-07-2009, 10:22 PM
stevefoster

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphin

Brilliant race, crackin' little yet sharp ascents upto Bareholme and a cheeky little number to gain the path atop Laddow, great butties n' cakes to finish :)

Agree, it's a good route, did it last year, nearly got devoured by the bog-monster, have to miss it this year, i'll be in heaven (Lakeland):)
15-07-2009, 10:24 PM
TurboTom

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Those bogs and moors are my playground and laddow rocks is very scary in the clag. You know you are close but you know that you could end up falling at any time. Its so bleak up there. Dont know about the race but unless you have local knowledge, good navigational skills are a must
16-07-2009, 12:11 PM
jodg

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Well, for the 1st time in 5 years am in a position to run this local race (fit enough, not ill, not away)....only I'm doing Snowdon the day before and can't get a pass out. Typical. :eek:

With a bit of a recce/local knowledge the bulk of the route is navigable in all conditions, even in winter clag. The Bareholme and climb up to Laddow are 'on all fours' sections but not too bad. Worst part is coming down off Bareholme to cross the stream as there are rocks lurking amidst the turks heads.

Enjoy it, all - hope to be somewhere on the course to cheer you on. :)
16-07-2009, 12:12 PM
TurboTom

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Does the course go past anywhere near Ravenstones route Jan. If so i might bring up some water for you guys
16-07-2009, 12:15 PM
Brummy John

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grouse

Are there any clues anywhere as to the route?

Note new web address:

http://www.racemaps.org.uk/holmemossfellrace.htm
16-07-2009, 12:22 PM
jodg

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTom

Does the course go past anywhere near Ravenstones route Jan. If so i might bring up some water for you guys

No, it's further east. Climb up to Laddow meets at (roughly) 057014 (on map OL1). Prob best way is to go due east from Chew Res along Chew Clough until you hit the PW then go north a bit.

Check out the OS map here: http://www.racemaps.org.uk/holmemossfellrace.htm
16-07-2009, 12:22 PM
richpips

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Any ideas of an ETA of runners at Laddow rocks?
16-07-2009, 12:23 PM
TurboTom

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by jodg

No, it's further east. Climb up to Laddow meets at (roughly) 057014 (on map OL1). Prob best way is to go due east from Chew Res along Chew Clough until you hit the PW then go north a bit.

Check out the OS map here: http://www.racemaps.org.uk/holmemossfellrace.htm

Il be up Black Hill then
16-07-2009, 12:36 PM
Margarine

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Grouse he say thank you. ;)
16-07-2009, 12:44 PM
Xerxes

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Am planning to do this, although it sounds daunting from the point of view of both distance and terrain....:( Hopefully the weather will be OK, otherwise some of it sounds nightmarish. I see the route covers a fair amount of the Crowden Horsehoe route, which I ran, and enjoyed; but, this is about twice as far!
16-07-2009, 12:45 PM
TurboTom

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

make sure the bog monster doesnt get you. It got me chest deep over featherbed moss trig point and Blindstones moss. off route but still relevant
16-07-2009, 12:51 PM
Brummy John

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Worth taking plenty of fluids and electrolytes if you can (e.g. Nuun tablets or daz remedy). Did a 5.5 mile race last night and my tongue was hanging out at the end, so Holme Moss will be very hard in this warm weather.
16-07-2009, 12:54 PM
Alphin

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Going to see how the feet are after Snowdon, if ok will try and make this one, great route / race :)
16-07-2009, 12:55 PM
jodg

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphin

Going to see how the feet are after Snowdon, if ok will try and make this one, great route / race

:eek::eek::eek: Will be tuggin' me forelock to you if you do it!
16-07-2009, 12:56 PM
TurboTom

Re: Holme Moss 19 July

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphin

Going to see how the feet are after Snowdon, if ok will try and make this one, great route / race :)

Can i grab a lift up with you Phil. As a water carrier.Just drop me off at New Snoopys so i can walk along to Black Hill. Good luck at Snowdon

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