Holme Moss

[Grouse]

Are there any clues anywhere as to the route?

[grimmer]

Are there any clues anywhere as to the route?

Did it last year Grouse and the two main route choice sections are:
from top of the climb onto Tooleyshaw Moor and the checkpoint at Crowden, and the line from the top of Bareholme Moss to the Laddow checkpoint.

The rest is pretty straightforward. Even more so with the out and back to the mast.

I did lose time getting across to Laddow on really rough (boulders/deep ferms and billberries) stuff. Not sure if there is a right way across here?

[Derby Tup]

A good do this! Climb up to Laddow Rocks isn't too technical but the approach is over rough ground. Excellent sarnies and truly awesome cakes!

[T'owd lad]

Did it last year Grouse and the two main route choice sections are:
from top of the climb onto Tooleyshaw Moor and the checkpoint at Crowden, and the line from the top of Bareholme Moss to the Laddow checkpoint.

The rest is pretty straightforward. Even more so with the out and back to the mast.

I did lose time getting across to Laddow on really rough (boulders/deep ferms and billberries) stuff. Not sure if there is a right way across here?

There is no right way up the first bit from the brook thruogh the bracken/billberries. If anyone tells you there is they are lying, I've tried it more times than most and still don't know. Having said that, have fun, I'm on my jollies but will miss the race and the hospitality.

[Alphin]

Brilliant race, crackin' little yet sharp ascents upto Bareholme and a cheeky little number to gain the path atop Laddow, great butties n' cakes to finish

[stevefoster]

Brilliant race, crackin' little yet sharp ascents upto Bareholme and a cheeky little number to gain the path atop Laddow, great butties n' cakes to finish

Agree, it's a good route, did it last year, nearly got devoured by the bog-monster, have to miss it this year, i'll be in heaven (Lakeland)

[TurboTom]

Those bogs and moors are my playground and laddow rocks is very scary in the clag. You know you are close but you know that you could end up falling at any time. Its so bleak up there. Dont know about the race but unless you have local knowledge, good navigational skills are a must

[jodg]

Well, for the 1st time in 5 years am in a position to run this local race (fit enough, not ill, not away)....only I'm doing Snowdon the day before and can't get a pass out. Typical.

With a bit of a recce/local knowledge the bulk of the route is navigable in all conditions, even in winter clag. The Bareholme and climb up to Laddow are 'on all fours' sections but not too bad. Worst part is coming down off Bareholme to cross the stream as there are rocks lurking amidst the turks heads.

Enjoy it, all - hope to be somewhere on the course to cheer you on.

[TurboTom]

Does the course go past anywhere near Ravenstones route Jan. If so i might bring up some water for you guys

[Brummy John]

Are there any clues anywhere as to the route?

Note new web address:

http://www.racemaps.org.uk/holmemossfellrace.htm