High Cup Nick Fell Race

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Originally Posted by Darwen Dashers Calvin

...Map here though - http://www.dufton.org.uk/High%20Cup%...ute%20V1.0.pdf

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Looking at that map it appears that the runners may encounter a wedding on part of the route ;)

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Originally Posted by wharfeego

Looking at that map it appears that the runners may encounter a wedding on part of the route ;)

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'Twould some big horse that could get a full bridal in its mouth.

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Originally Posted by Darwen Dashers Calvin

I think (I might be wrong), it just means there's no link in the information for the race map.

Map here though - http://www.dufton.org.uk/High%20Cup%...ute%20V1.0.pdf

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worth noting that race doesn't actually follow this route!! well it hasn't on the three occasions I've done it.

when you get to the bit that says open fell (trod) you go round the ridge and head NE to a gate in a corner, double back slightly to cross the beck then follow a lower trod on the eastern side of the beck but in the valley bottom all the way to the top of the nick

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

worth noting that race doesn't actually follow this route!! well it hasn't on the three occasions I've done it.

when you get to the bit that says open fell (trod) you go round the ridge and head NE to a gate in a corner, double back slightly to cross the beck then follow a lower trod on the eastern side of the beck but in the valley bottom all the way to the top of the nick

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Better copy of route here on Strava

https://www.strava.com/segments/3491662

Genuinely looking forward this - it's a race i've wanted to do for years and this year i can make it. Always happy to navigate but is it marked?

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Originally Posted by Mark Smith

Genuinely looking forward this - it's a race i've wanted to do for years and this year i can make it. Always happy to navigate but is it marked?

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Hi Mark

I think small bits are but the route is very obvious.. follow the fast boys in to the valley, run up to the top. Follow PW back, there is a turning low down which sends you over fields to the finish, this is marshalled and flagged, worth just reccieing the last 300m so you don't miss the corner at the farm...;)

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Hi Mark

I think small bits are but the route is very obvious.. follow the fast boys in to the valley, run up to the top. Follow PW back, there is a turning low down which sends you over fields to the finish, this is marshalled and flagged, worth just reccieing the last 300m so you don't miss the corner at the farm...;)

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Brill, thanks. Following the fast lads sounds like hard work unless they leave a trail of something...:)

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Originally Posted by Mark Smith

Brill, thanks. Following the fast lads sounds like hard work unless they leave a trail of something...:)

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and wasn't there a lot of fast lads...!!

I've not seen a field of such quality outside a champs race.

Thanks to Morgz and his team, we had another great day on such a superb race. 270+ runners in perfect conditions.

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

and wasn't there a lot of fast lads...!!

I've not seen a field of such quality outside a champs race.

Thanks to Morgz and his team, we had another great day on such a superb race. 270+ runners in perfect conditions.

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I was saying that to my club mates before the race, saw tons of them, brilliant to see and would've been a cracking few battles at the front.

Thanks to Morgan & his team, this race surely has one of the most spectacular views of any

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

and wasn't there a lot of fast lads...!!

I've not seen a field of such quality outside a champs race.

Thanks to Morgz and his team, we had another great day on such a superb race. 270+ runners in perfect conditions.

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Wonderful race except those bloody fields at the end but superb and the view back down was stupendous. Not many races with 4 mile descents - totally wonderful running.

My mantra of not going out too fast was in tatters thanks to the fast lads and lasses. 270+!! Well that makes my 100th place (or thereabouts) seem better as i was hoping to scrape into the top half.

Haha - we were saying the same! Quality race as always!

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Originally Posted by Mark Smith

Wonderful race except those bloody fields at the end but superb and the view back down was stupendous. Not many races with 4 mile descents - totally wonderful running.

My mantra of not going out too fast was in tatters thanks to the fast lads and lasses. 270+!! Well that makes my 100th place (or thereabouts) seem better as i was hoping to scrape into the top half.

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I must have been with you at some point. 1.21 for me but ran past quite a few on those bloody fields. I could let the legs go where as I was a bit steady on the rock.
Not sure of my position 90ish?

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

and wasn't there a lot of fast lads...!!

I've not seen a field of such quality outside a champs race.

Thanks to Morgz and his team, we had another great day on such a superb race. 270+ runners in perfect conditions.

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Wasnt there a lot of Dark Peakers too! 😉 club race?

High cup Nick....well it has to be said, you're one good looking bugger. On the return leg I couldn't help looking over my shoulder and being in awe of your rugged features. I wouldn't normally 'check out' masculine beauty but I couldn't help myself you big tease. It would've been far safer to stop running and simply stand there gawping, but that's not really racing etiquette.

Like Ian has already said, the large numbers of quality runners at today's race was very impressive. With Black Combe being only two weeks away I suppose today was a good gauge on how well ( or shit in my case ) winter training has gone for some. The usually suspects didn't disappoint, with Ricky, Tom, Rob, Carl and Karl all showing their ever present talent. Once again it looks like Vic is going to be the lady to beat, also great run from Lou.

Fantastic turn out from the lads and lasses of Wharfedale Harriers who were out in large numbers. The lads winning the team prize of beer...its gonna get messy tonight for the Wharfedaler's, they're all staying over celebrating Nic Charlesworth 50th birthday...god help em, thick heads in the morning?

Many thanks to Morgan and all his helpers. The soup and cakes were a treat.....yum!

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

I must have been with you at some point. 1.21 for me but ran past quite a few on those bloody fields. I could let the legs go where as I was a bit steady on the rock.
Not sure of my position 90ish?

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1:22 for me (just) so i suspect you were just ahead all the way, no-one passed me on the way down and i made a few places up. I think this event id going to end up being a fixture - as Darren says, it is just beautiful

My God that hurt! :0)

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Originally Posted by Martins Mrs

Wasnt there a lot of Dark Peakers too! �� club race?

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I've been bringing a car full for the last two years and they wrote an article for the club mag, that and me banging on about it having the best view of any race in England persuaded 3 or 4 cars up for the carshare league. (this is an unofficial club league. times of every one in the car divided by engine capacity.!!! some thing like that.)

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Originally Posted by Mark Smith

1:22 for me (just) so i suspect you were just ahead all the way, no-one passed me on the way down and i made a few places up. I think this event id going to end up being a fixture - as Darren says, it is just beautiful

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I passed about 5 runners in the final fields and was going fast at that point.

2016 Inov8 High Cup Nick Photos on racingsnakes

Side note: ITV1 from 8pm (a bit late, I know, but ITV player can be used)...Best Walks with Julia Bradbury, walking from Dufton to High Cup Nick

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Originally Posted by Darwen Dashers Calvin

Side note: ITV1 from 8pm (a bit late, I know, but ITV player can be used)...Best Walks with Julia Bradbury, walking from Dufton to High Cup Nick

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Watched this last night, never been to these parts but wow, I'm missing out big style.

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Originally Posted by Fozzy42

Watched this last night, never been to these parts but wow, I'm missing out big style.

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One of the many upsides to fell running I guess mate, most of the places I've/we've ran in, we probably wouldn't have gone to otherwise

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Originally Posted by Fozzy42

Watched this last night, never been to these parts but wow, I'm missing out big style.

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Had similar thoughts myself watching this last night, hence adding it to my to do list for this year.

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Originally Posted by Fozzy42

Watched this last night, never been to these parts but wow, I'm missing out big style.

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I ran the first ever High Cup Nick Fell Race, fell in love with the place and ran the race the next two years. Sadly I didn't get to run it after that but I made a point of having a walk up there last June as part of the 30 Days Wild Challenge.

A lovely place, see for yourself: my-30dayswild-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/day-28-walk-in-place-of-outstanding.html

please could somebody point me in the direction of the results for this one... :)

Weather forecast is rain in Dufton tomorrow, anybody doing this race?

first time in 3 years I've missed it...brilliant race

I can't be there, but as Ian says, brilliant race, the brainchild of Dave Cannon! Check the MWIS site, the heavy rain may well come through later today, with showers tomorrow. Sorry, mind was elsewhere! Dufton Pike was the brainchild, High Cup Nick still brilliant and the same weather outlook!

I've had it pencilled in to attend but am wondering whether a 2hr+ drive solo from Liverpool will be worth it if greeted by disaster weather.

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Originally Posted by Monolith

I've had it pencilled in to attend but am wondering whether a 2hr+ drive solo from Liverpool will be worth it if greeted by disaster weather.

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Although it looks like it will be a wet race, it will be worth it for the cakes etc in our village hall! Hope to see you tomorrow. Morgan

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Thanks Morgan,hope to be able to make it!

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Originally Posted by Monolith

I've had it pencilled in to attend but am wondering whether a 2hr+ drive solo from Liverpool will be worth it if greeted by disaster weather.

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I'm planning driving up from Warrington - same plan, same thoughts to be honest. Was planning staying up and BG reccie of Leg 3 (gulp) Sunday.
I don't mind a bit of weather adversity ... but the forecast looks proper biblical. Very wet and very very windy.

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Originally Posted by Morgz

Although it looks like it will be a wet race, it will be worth it for the cakes etc in our village hall! Hope to see you tomorrow. Morgan

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Sorry I won't be there Morgz. it has the best view of any race in the country...that from a Yorkshireman:)

but you'd all be bored waiting for me at the moment, hope to be back next year fit and well.

Great race as always yesterday. Weather nowhere near as bad as forecast which certainly helped! Boggy in the valley and a bit windy on top but not much rain.

In my opinion this is the best fell race route in England outside of the Lake District. The descent just goes on and on (once you get to it).

Many thanks to Morgan and his team for organising.

My fragile, semi-injured arse is in.

I'm in for this year, and definitely going a different way to the top of the nick. I've identified a 'short cut' that may be longer, but will avoid the stop/start boulder strewn carry-on at the top of high cup gill, and the scramble up the nick. I'll have to check with Morgan and refuse any sound advice not to go that way, but if it's permitted it's on.

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

I'm in for this year, and definitely going a different way to the top of the nick. I've identified a 'short cut' that may be longer, but will avoid the stop/start boulder strewn carry-on at the top of high cup gill, and the scramble up the nick. I'll have to check with Morgan and refuse any sound advice not to go that way, but if it's permitted it's on.

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This is on the sunday isn't it?

i thought about it, but going to do Dufton Show the day before instead.

Dufton Show is a brilliant race and show Travs. Have done it a couple of times. I've yet to race High Cup Nick, have only walked it, but wouldn't mind giving it a go.

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Originally Posted by gazb

Dufton Show is a brilliant race and show Travs. Have done it a couple of times. I've yet to race High Cup Nick, have only walked it, but wouldn't mind giving it a go.

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I'm sure High Cup Nick is a rearranged date this year, because i'm pretty sure it often clashes with the National XC

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Originally Posted by Travs

This is on the sunday isn't it?

i thought about it, but going to do Dufton Show the day before instead.

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Do them both, there's free camping in the show field and no doubt everyone will be getting loaded in the village boozer sat night.

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Originally Posted by mr brightside

Do them both, there's free camping in the show field and no doubt everyone will be getting loaded in the village boozer sat night.

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Its a nice thought... however it will already be my 3rd race in 7 days, then got to look towards the following weekend which is one of my main targets for the entire year....