Anniversary Waltz

[God's oddment]

Are there any water stops on this route? Which of you carries water for this and who doesn't? I'm in the rucksack/bumbag dilemma!

Anything to avoid carrying water. I've never had a problem with the water at the crossing near dalehead tarn. Just take it slightly upstream from the runners and you should be okay. Convenient part of the race to have a swig as well.

[Deejay]

Are there any water stops on this route? Which of you carries water for this and who doesn't? I'm in the rucksack/bumbag dilemma!

Can't remember any water stops, I carried half a bottle last time and had a drink below Dalehead

DJ

[Stagger]

Are there any water stops on this route? Which of you carries water for this and who doesn't? I'm in the rucksack/bumbag dilemma!

I would carry MG just to be on the safe side.

PS This has to be one of the nicest routes in the lakes on a clear day. I do hope you enjoy it

[wynn]

There will be water at newlands hause for the twa

[Nathaniel Lee]

Would i be right in thinking because of the severity of the climb in the first part of the race it would be prudent to take it steady until reaching the top of that summit thus saving much in reserve and then start going for it from there ?. Does that sound about right ?. I'm looking at this from the perspective of a back of the pack person.

[Al Fowler]

Im wondering the same.

I wound't quite go for it straight away, its still a long way with a fair bit of climbing left until the top of cat bells.

Just see what feels right I suppse, and if its hurting im doing it right.

[skennaugh]

Is it easy to get to the start from Braithwaite with no transport?

[Deejay]

Is it easy to get to the start from Braithwaite with no transport?

It's about a 2 mile walk so I'd say it was pretty easy, at least on a nice sunny day! Just leave the village following signs to Newlands and Swinside and Stair (which is where you want to be), Turn right when you reach the Swinside Inn and you can't miss it. I seem to remember, from many years ago, following a footpath that followed Newlands Beck starting from a bridge just outside Little Braithwaite which would be a bit shorter

[stevefoster]

I would carry MG just to be on the safe side.

Is MG part of the kit requirement

[Deejay]

Is MG part of the kit requirement

Quick ML, too quick for me, I must get a faster keyboard