Quote Originally Posted by Tractorboy View Post
Since Langdale is a championship race and full, I'm planning to do the 3 Shires for a change this year. Wanted to know if anyone could help me with any of the following:
(1) Is it broadly comparable to Langdale?
(2) Route wise is there a "crinkle crags" equivalent (i.e. difficult to find!)? The route off Blisco looks a bit tricky and then up Lingmoor.
(3) The route seems to be on 2 OS maps. Should I go for a Harvey's or a Pete Bland special?
Looking forward to my first proper race since 3 Peaks
I'd say the two races are fairly similar; terrain, time, distance, climbing all being much a muchness. I can't see why someone would enjoy Langdale and not Three Shires.

Don't get cragfast on the climb up Wetherlam - if you try being too clever in cutting off the corner to reach the summit it can get a bit steep!

When decending down Wet Side Edge, don't forget to turn off left down to the Three Shires stone. Follow a trod rather than the main path down to the stone.

Don't forget to double back on yourself off Blisco summit a la Langdale, but remember not to continue down the Red Gill route...

Flagged from summit of Lingmoor to the finish.

WARNING!!! There is now a "2-person at a time" posted on the bridge which is around 100yards from the start. That should thin the field out somewhat...