Did the James Herriot the week before which is pretty near the same in distance and height gained. Weather conditions weren't that dissimilar. But what a difference in running surface. Round Hill was much more technical and you really did need some experience to get the best out of the course.. Very dodgy passing people (I'm told) and very tricky for foot placements except the beginning and the end. Those forest trail parts were more like the JH was all the way round. Enjoyed both races but I was 5 minutes exactly slower on the RH. Never been able to do them both before as they usually coincide. I'd definitely recommend the JH as a beginners course.