From the top of Wansfell Pike down the race descent to the kissing gate at the bottom of the steps is I believe 1,000 ft in 0.6 of a mile. Normally it takes me 7 to 8 minutes; yesterday it took me 11. Ascending took me 23 minutes. It is mainly grass with a few muddy patches and the occasional rock. It is said that the full descent - so including the final stretch on tarmac - has been done at 4 minute mile pace. Amazing if true.