Thanks for the reply. Do you know if it's a public right of way through the field after the barn or is access only granted on race day?
Thanks for the reply. Do you know if it's a public right of way through the field after the barn or is access only granted on race day?
It's not a right of way - hence the sign.
Acces on race day only... you did the right thing, as your principle was right.
But that particular farmer is usually quite understanding to a lone fellrunner.
Joe
Surprised no one has started a thread about this Lakeland classic.
Those not doing the Ben and / or Shelf moor - anyone having a run as I am tempted despite being up for Shelf moor the following day. Anyone got any insider tips re terrain / navigational conundrums.
hi manhar - i hope to be doing this - I did it a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it - its long - but not too long - if you know what I mean! i distinctly remember a big climb at the end! I need to dig the map out and look at the route again to be honest - but with good weather forecast - we could even be going for a dip in the lake after!?
Also thinking of doing this one. Some discussion of route off St Sunday Crag here and a GPS plot here but the closest to a list of CPs I can find is the Achille Ratti site description "The first top is Catstye Cam followed by Helvellyn, Dollywaggon, Grisedale Tarn and then St Sunday Crag. The return journey is via Grisedale Beck to Hole in the Wall and back to Glenridding Village Hall". Does anyone have a GR for Hole in the Wall as my OS has it at 360155 - nowhere near where said GPS track appears to go ...
A great race! One of the few Lakes race that isn't like a trip round Ikea!
All the route is pretty straight forward apart from the route of St Sundays, just make sure you have good grip on your shoes!
And the last climb is a killer!
Last edited by hopey; 03-09-2010 at 08:39 AM.
The Hole in the Wall on your OS map isn't the same hole in the wall that you go through on the race, the GPS plot that you've posted looks pretty spot on to me.
Is there a list of check points anywhere??
Thinking of doing this as an alternative to the DNS Great North Swim.
Perhaps a dip at Glenridding after would be appropriate??
Thanks.
Kate B.
GR for hole in the wall.....(it ain't a hole just 3 stone steps set into the wall) is roughlyOriginally Posted by GreenFlash
NY 371 160. I seem to recall a CP at gate-ish/side of the barn NY370 149 then its straight down and cross the river at NY369 150.
I'll be along, got to get one lakes race in this year, even if it is a bit of a killer and I'm not fit.
If you look at the link to the previous forum thread (GreenFlash posted it above). Everyone seems to think it is a tough one and I'll have to agree.
See you at the back of the field or on the steps at Glenridding village hall.
Ill be the one crying.
ps
I followed HUW down his St Sunday Scree run a few years back its great fun
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