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Originally Posted by Grouse
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A bit of discussion via club email today about routes choices. Has there been any limitations in route options at Crowden, will both the Wildboar Clough and Torside Clough choices be viable?
Yes you can take wild boar but Rollick stones is Out of Bounds so you have to go all the way past the shooting area to the access point which i think is approx around SK 071 985 or Climb Lawrence edge. The standard route via Torside/hernstones/ shelf moor remains unchangedQuote:
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Just a foot note, I was in contact with Clair today. Entries stand at 180 but she has some to add to that.Quote:
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Is Fair Vage Clough part of the out of bounds?
The bottom part yes that would be out of bounds. It wouldn't be worth trying as you would get your arse shot off!! They were shooting last year and infact there were reports of shot landing close by out of the area. However as long as you go round the fence you could access the upper part.
Thanks for that IanQuote:
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On another topic,
With the the road being put out of bounds I had a look at Google Earth. I see there is, what appears to be a forestery track, going down through the woods in the new section. Is getting onto and off of this track an option people are considering or is it a case of following the stream. I have not been over there yet so I do know know what to expect.
Pat.
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I'm not 100% sure where you mean but if it isn't on the road you can use it. If it the track is on the west bank(called the blue route I think) The bridge over to it has been closed due to a land slip(again i think). However I'm sure you could get over but this would miss the Cp point on the eastern bank just North off Birchen Clough access point. After this point though you can go where you like(not the road though). There is a bridge across LC below Birchin clough layby that take you up to the track. I'll try and post a map of this section later.
I've entered :) Is there a webpage with the definitive list of CPs and other logistics?
The closed bridge would offer no advantage route wise, it is steep, very overgrown and leads to river crossing and steep climb through heather to path to then track to point where you'd pick the river crossing up from blue route pathway - if that makes sense.....Quote:
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not really. feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best. Clair is organising it this year where as Plumbum with my and Brents help has done it the last two years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Smith
The first CP is on the path junction after crossing the main road at Crowden, the second is mentioned above, approx 100m up the path up Lady Clough from where the Path comes down from Birchen clough layby. Out of bound areas are Rollicking stones and the snake road. Grid refs are mentioned above and on last years thread, The registration is in the same place as last year.
Keep an eye on the Dark peak website news page as well.
Idiot I completely forgot about the checkpoint!!
Hi ian and co just trying to enter...used the hotmail address but no reply.. Does this mean full? I thought this was good for me to enter early but after 14 pages realise I'm late. If I dont get lost I promise top 5 place haha. Love the off road new route and maybe a minibus next year when I win can get back early to make tea
I think there was about 10 places left 2 days ago.Quote:
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Ok ta. Just looked at my email and junk etc no response yet. Tried the number, no luck. Will send another request...Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
For those not from the Peak Distict, it would be really useful if checkpoint grid references could be stated. Talk of "Lady Clough" this, " Birchen Clough" that is all very well, but it leaves a south westerner like me totally cold.
It has to be said, I'm with Compo on this: I don't know what was wrong with the old route down the A57. If I never ran along an A road, I'd never go running. I really hope that the Four Inns race does not take the retrograde step of altering their route and maintains the original challenge that includes the road section along the A57.
CP mentioned here.Quote:
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http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showt...898#post365898
Get your map out and take a virtual run round it!Quote:
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Hi Ian,Quote:
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Is the first check point still on the bridge at 0725 9905 as per two years back..
Cheers
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Originally Posted by Alphin
No the CP hasn't been there for the last 2 years. It's on the path junction at a gate/stile SK 07281 99202, this is about 200m earlier along the path just after you have crossed the road.
Be good to see you again.
Excellent that mate,Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
See you on the day, hope all is well with yourself :)
Cheers Phil
still having no joy entering, any advice?Quote:
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Gavin
emailed twice, ph number for Clair not recognised
I think the clue is in the first letter of FRA :rolleyes: Don't really see what the "challenge" is of running down a busy road aside from avoiding being killed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zlod
If you've sent an entry in I'm pretty sure you will be in the race so get out there and recce like lots of other. Plenty of claw and stud marks out there todayQuote:
Originally Posted by mischeavous elf
Complete this:thumbup:Quote:
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http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/pdf/201...Entry_Form.pdf
and post to here:-:w00t:
Clair Stokes
50 Bowshaw,
Dronfield,
S18 2GB
Oh dear Elfy, you do need to learn modern systems:o
Hi
Any chance another list of entries, 100-200 would like to know if im in...cheers
I've sent Clair an email asking her to let me have an update.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glossop Boy
If any one is recceing the route from Lawrence Edge to Bleaklow Head please keep an eye out for a phone dropped by a runner. If you find it or hear of some one finding it let me know and I'll forward the runners contact details.
It's not Rodders and his holy pockets, is it?
Bless you my son. My pockets may be generous and giving to needy folk, but they are not 'holy'!Quote:
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OK Dad.
I went up Torside over Bleaklow far enough to see Snake rd and back yesterday. Great day for it, saw a few others out and lots of stud marks which gave me the idea I was on the right track (bit of a navigational novice!).
Does anyone know if my bog standard compass is likely to still be reliable after being accidentally put through the wash?!! :wink:
The stud marks you saw yesterday may not be from recce’s of the Tankys route.
70 odd brown vests were charging around Bleaklow yesterday morning in the DPFR club champs
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That said, there were checkpoints at Bleaklow Head and part way down Widlboar Clough, which means you were on the right lines at this point, provided you spotted on the way out that the studmarks were all headed in the opposite direction to your goal ...Quote:
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There was also groups out from other clubs on recce, PFPR were certainly out there and one or two from Glossopdale. More were out today I understand.Quote:
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Anyone interested in the "dog" incident that happened as a result of the PFR recce and DPFR club champs. I can fortunatly report that the missplaced mutt was found by his owner who had to divert from the recce and succesfully complete 2 checkpoints if the dpfr race before finding him languishing with a checkpoint marshall getting a lot of fuss! The afformentioned dog was not our Derek as was widely believed, but his brother Boris.
All is well and Boris's owners wish to pass on their grattitude to all concerned.
Was the “dog incident” something to do with a Bedlington terrier (or similar) one shot past me between Bleaklow head and the top of Wildboar Clough.Quote:
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I did wonder where it had come from / was going to.:confused:
Not sure what they are called but it looks a bit like a mop head ;) Sorry jane only Jesting, It's looking wet for tonight hill sessions!Quote:
Originally Posted by Datt
One of these?Quote:
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Yes one of them but not so gay looking as their not cut like that!!
They have the more traditional "mop head" cut obviously :p
Ian - not sure when i'll be at a Monday night session in the near future. Still struggling with a neuroma in my right foot. Ive had a steroid injection which has made it abit better. just getting back into running but boy its hurting :mad: Having to use orthotics and stuff.and its taking a while to get used to them. Last fell race was Broomhead and im hoping first one back will be Gravey Pud.