Three Peaks Fell Race

[Tractorboy]

I agree re. the train times - it would save so much in terms of congestion in Horton if there was a sensible train you could get in time for the start.

On other matters, did the race for the first time last year (4hr50). My advice for any newcomers (such as it is worth):
1) don't get over excited by PYG - it's the lowest and there's a long way to go (It's long enough just to get to Ribblehead).
2) I spent the majority of the time last year obsessing about meeting the cut offs. Having done so I was quite tempted to jump in the minibus at the Hill Inn! I can't see why in retrospect since by then you've conquered Whernside and made the last cut off, but it was tempting at the time believe me.
3) It is a bloody long way from Ingleborough.
4) Wave harriers were ideal.

My slow time was largely due to a intermittent walk which I was overcome by I think just after the Hill Inn. It's a little hazy.

HOWEVER, looking forward to it this year. Will be no thoughts re. minibuses or the like and would love to finish sub 4hr30.

[Stolly]

I read the excellent race programme today and saw that the race is sponsored by Northern Rail. Great methinks - I won't have a car, so I'll get the train to Horton. Everyone's a winner.

Having looked at the timetable (http://www.northernrail.org/pdfs/timetables/200712/07.pdf) there are two trains from Skipton to Horton all morning - arriving at 0724 or 1000. So that means I either get there 2.5 hours early or I miss the start.

What a wasted sponsorship! They ought to put on a fellrunners train from Skipton or Steeton and Silsden. It would be a great environmental message, it would be a fun journey for all, it would alleviate the parking problems in Horton and it would make the train company look like a real part of the community.

Anyone got a spare seat in their car?!

Hey I live in Settle so don't talk to me about frigging trains - if I want to get a train to Leeds (where I work) in the morning its pretty much 7:30 or nothing from Settle. Coming back the other way, the only train is at something like 5:15 pm from Leeds dropping me off at Giggleswick station - this "station" is a platform in the middle of nowhere maybe 2 miles from Giggleswick and 3 miles from home!!!! Needless to say I don't catch many trains going anywhere from here abouts.

Or you could always bus from Skipton - 7:25 Penine to Settle arriving at 8:06. Either walk to Horton from there or hang about for the 9:25 mini bus to Horton arriving at 9:45 - just enough time to tighten your laces before the off!!

Welcome to public transport in the countryside.

The parking at Horton on race day is pretty good though and the parking field is usually plenty big enough. This year's record field size might give it a run for its money mind.

[Manhar]

Just wondering if anybody is stopping over for the weekend, either camping or BB'ing, rather than driving home once it's all over, which may be anti climatic. Have I left it too late to book anywhere ?

[jodg]

Hiya Manhar!

I'm staying at the Knight Stainforth caravan park in Settle. The wife 'n' kids are coming as well as we're bringing over our biscuit tin on the Friday to make a weekend of it.

http://www.knightstainforth.fsnet.co.uk/

[jodg]

Just wondering if anybody is stopping over for the weekend, either camping or BB'ing, rather than driving home once it's all over, which may be anti climatic. Have I left it too late to book anywhere ?

Forgot to say, Knight Stainforth do camping as well!
http://www.knightstainforth.fsnet.co.uk/

[AJF]

Just wondering if anybody is stopping over for the weekend, either camping or BB'ing, rather than driving home once it's all over, which may be anti climatic. Have I left it too late to book anywhere ?

I got a few slots at Holme farm. He was filling up fast though for both the Friday and the Saturday 01729 860281

[Leeds Rhino]

I'm camping at Holme farm too. Might stay Saturday night as well for the post-race craic

[AJF]

I will look out for you and come say hi on the Friday.

Also, anyone know is there is any entertainment on the Saturday? If not I am suspecting a very busy pub.

[PaulH7]

Man, I'm staying up Friday & Saturday. It was a joke last year, driving up from Wales and returning the same day. I am staying near Kirby Lonsdale.

[Goldie]

I live in settle so hopefully there might be a few runners about on the sat night for a jar or two, Few drinks in Horton after the presentation and hog roast first then down to the bright lights Ha ha!!!

Think i did a gallon of guiness after last years race!!!!