I was surprised to see him on the path. Is that where Mike Blake was,CP5 ? Is Mark on about the traverse from CP4 to the stile (by the stream) ? I can't believe you can save a minute going direct slightly up the hill and down. I stayed low,although went direct on my recce last week.
I also thought CP2 was way further left than I thought. Although looking at the map now,its hard to determine where they are meant to be without a little circle to highlight exactly. I ended up going through the stream for 30 yards !
The biggest route choice for me is the climb from the bomb hole to the offas dyke path before CP5. I went straight up and looked back to see Jez miles over to the left. I'd have to time both routes personally to know which one is better.