Meirionnydd Round.

[RobW]

I'm assuming you can't try later in the year cos of the bracken, is that it?
i.e. May most sensible month to attempt?

Bracken, plus the trods are hard to find later. Better runners could manage it at other times but I know my limitations - needs to be fairly optimal if I'm to complete it.

[Baggins]

Bracken, plus the trods are hard to find later. Better runners could manage it at other times but I know my limitations - needs to be fairly optimal if I'm to complete it.

What's the bracken like in Sept

[RobW]

What's the bracken like in Sept

Pretty bad, but I'll support you if you want to find out the hard way, Bill

[RobW]

Bad luck Rob, when I sore the forecast I didn't fancy anyone's chances this weekend. It's just so hard in the heat, and the early season warm days seem to take their toll because we just aren't acclimatised to the heat yet.

There was a group of Scottish based runners doing the Paddy Buckley, anyone know how they got on?

Thanks Iain. Re the Scots - 3 (out of 5!!) got round. http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showt...668#post334668 Maybe that diet of deep fried Mars bars helps

[Pierre LaRoche]

Two of us are planning on running the Aran Fawddwy Ridge section and next bit through to the car park before Cadair on Monday. The more the merrier. Will recheck this thread on Sunday to see if there are any takers.

Sam.

[gafrymynydd]

Yo Sam, Could hook up with you buddy, I did Maesglase on Thursday. It's a section that Yannis wanted to be in the round but could,nt fit it in (I think). Think you would need to get to Penybrynfforchog with a good 4hrs in the bank to fit that section in, It's a monster!!!!! especially after doing the rest of it!!
Where were you thinking of starting up to Fawddwy, from near the old creamery on the A494?? That's the way the round goes after scooting over from Rhobell.
Let me know your plans buddy.

[molehill]

Let us know your start time etc. Just a chance I may come up and meet you on the Aran tops somewhere, I come up from Cwm Cywarch. I won't attempt to run far with you as not fit enough yet, but could show you the forestry shortcut after Glasgwm if you don't know it?

Have to see what plans the Missus has for Monday before I commit (and the weather).

[rocksteady]

hi Gafr
I`m thinking of doing something tomorrow(the missus is going shopping)was thinking of going to CYB for a MTB ride but this run sounds like a good one ,i havent done that much in that area so i`d love to come along for the run,if that would be ok?what times the kick off and where from?
my contact details are Dylan 07917173815 send me a txt or e-mail me
cheers

[gafrymynydd]

Iawn chief.
Aye no probs. Sambo's the main man so just waiting for his word regards location, meet up time etc.
Not sure how much he plans on doing. If he does Aran, Dyfi and Cader it's going to be around 20+ I think
By the way it's Monday he's planning on running, because he's cheking this thread on Sunday.

[Pierre LaRoche]

Right then, looks like it could be quite a social one. My plan is to meet up at the car park at the start of the Cadair Section, the one on the A487. Then all pile into half the cars and drive to the point where you come off Dduallt. Start the run from here, up over the Aran Fawddwy ridge, cross over the A470 and continue with the next section back to the other half of the cars at the first parking spot. Then those who haven't had their fill can go up the Cadair section as far as they like and back again.

Probably best to get an early start, since there's nay too much light about these days. How about (deep breath in) meeting at 0715 at the A487 Cadair Car Park (grid ref 753 126 ish - sorry, only on-line map to hand). That way we should be running by 8am.

Best bring headtorches - Kat and I got well and truely benighted yesterday after starting out at 1230!

I'll bring a 4 person group shelter in case things go unexpectedly.

Text or call me to let me know who's in on: oh triple seven eight two, zero five nine, double one four.

See you tomorrow bright and early, Sam.:w00t: