Fellsman

[MarkL]

I found it really useful. First off there were a couple of brand new fence lines that weren't up there last time I was there. And secondly I was really pleased to easily find the quad bike tracks after Deepdale that take you down to the Middle Tongue checkpoint, especially in all that snow. And then, after that, our line from there to the Hell Gap to Cray track wasn't too bad either (despite me referring to it as heading 'west' when of course I meant east)

Fair points. It's just that I've done a few snow/clagbound reccies of various routes and found that they don't help me recognise anything.
Knowing about the new fence leading to Deepdale is probably good info. Do you reckon that's the best feature to follow?
And nice one finding the quad tracks in the snow - that must be quite confidence inspiring.
What line did you take to the HellGap-Cray track?

And I agree with the "after that how bad can it be?" sentiment - good mental training.

[Stolly]

Fair points. It's just that I've done a few snow/clagbound reccies of various routes and found that they don't help me recognise anything.
Knowing about the new fence leading to Deepdale is probably good info. Do you reckon that's the best feature to follow?
And nice one finding the quad tracks in the snow - that must be quite confidence inspiring.
What line did you take to the HellGap-Cray track?

And I agree with the "after that how bad can it be?" sentiment - good mental training.

Approaching Deepdale the way I did, that fenceline was great. I didn't trust it yesterday though and climbed over it but the fence followed me all the way to the wall crossing with the blue plastic cup. As for our line from the Middle Tongue CP it was the light blue line below (the map is courtesy of MartynP and the purple line was the line he's he'd garnered from runners previously I think).

[MarkL]

Cheers for that. I tried the purple line a couple of weeks ago. It felt OK but when I did the analysis it's a lot more climbing than the light blue line. I suspect that, coupled with the fact that the light blue line is possibly easier going makes it the preferable option.

[andygib1982]

Am going to follow 3 Bingley lads thats my plan !

[fellrunner kev]

Stolly - hows the snow? heading up for a Fellsman recce Saturday and a heads up on the conditions will be good? Cheers Kev

Blog is a good read!

[Stolly]

The snow has virtually gone, apart from splodges up high. There will be snow off of the paths on the tops but nothing to worry about

[fellrunner kev]

Planning to leave Ingleton, heading down from Ingleborough to Hill Inn, onto Whernside, then maybe a longer stretch to Dent then back down the Craven Way track, Park Fell around Simon Fell heading back to start! Forecast looks like a good day ahead.

Cheers

[Martyn P]

Does anyone have any thoughts on the best line away from CP23 Capplestone Gate? I recce'd between Cray and Threshfield yesterday and from CP23 took the SW line down Conistone Turf Road - which I'm sure has many fans, this is a lovely grassy descent - then swung round to the E onto Bycliffe Road. Problem is, you then have to climb Kelber Gate before a stile then ESE across country to join the lane leading down to Yarnbury.

I have seen other variations that suggest an ESE line straight off Capplestone gate fopr about 600m (following the ridge) then heading South at approx the 450m contour down what looks like a fenceline, then the same cross-country bit before picking up the lane again. On the face of it, this would appear to be a much better line and avoid having to do that extra descent/climb. Any feedback gratefully received ....


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[Hank]

Does anyone have any thoughts on the best line away from CP23 Capplestone Gate? I recce'd between Cray and Threshfield yesterday and from CP23 took the SW line down Conistone Turf Road - which I'm sure has many fans, this is a lovely grassy descent - then swung round to the E onto Bycliffe Road. Problem is, you then have to climb Kelber Gate before a stile then ESE across country to join the lane leading down to Yarnbury.

I have seen other variations that suggest an ESE line straight off Capplestone gate fopr about 600m (following the ridge) then heading South at approx the 450m contour down what looks like a fenceline, then the same cross-country bit before picking up the lane again. On the face of it, this would appear to be a much better line and avoid having to do that extra descent/climb. Any feedback gratefully received ....


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The purple line on your map is all good running. There's a little trod along the wall from the Capplestone checkpoint and the flat section as you head south before hitting the track is easy-running short turf. I recced it not so long ago and will definitely use that line on the day.

[Stolly]

Yes I've gone the purple line way. I seem to remember the CP guys pointing us that way anyway