Edale Skyline Fell Race

[IanDarkpeak]

Tim, if you can, try and get hold of a copy of the LakesRunner map of the course. It tallies exactly with Ian's advice, and is much clearer than the OS version.

Ian, is that the map that Nobthrob produced?

Or,

Nobthrob, is that the map that you produced?

Yes

Had a look on their web site. But its not listed.
The only part I need to get clear is how to get down into the trees from the top of Lose Hill. Having a final recce on sunday, so should be fine.

It should be more trodden now as the the HPM does the same route in reverse. from corner/ladder/gate/fence drop down to where the path comes in from hope SK 1498 8504

Don't worry about Lose Hill Tim, last year it was pretty much marked as there was a marshall with a ladder as a makeshift stile.

The line isn't obvious outside of race day, but it's easy on the day.

i agree with that, unless your leading of course...

[second to last]

Dear All.
Sorry if these questions have been asked before.
1) Which is the best route over Win Hill? Stick to the main track or the little trod which runs parallel to it?
2) The best route off Lose Hill?

Ta
Tim

For the Winhill I have think my preference is with the main path. First time I did the race I took the trod and found I was held up behind people as there weren't easy spots to overtake. The other route is a bit longer but I found it easier running underfoot and easier to keep a steady pace going. Also no one is going to hold you up as it is a wide path.

[Truck]

Thanks very much eveyone.

[PaulE]

For the Winhill I have think my preference is with the main path. First time I did the race I took the trod and found I was held up behind people as there weren't easy spots to overtake. The other route is a bit longer but I found it easier running underfoot and easier to keep a steady pace going. Also no one is going to hold you up as it is a wide path.

I'm with you the STL - also took the trod last year and got held up...

[Truck]

I'm with you the STL - also took the trod last year and got held up...

Hi Paul.
Is that your GPS route on the DP website?

Tim

[Splatcher]

For the Winhill I have think my preference is with the main path. First time I did the race I took the trod and found I was held up behind people as there weren't easy spots to overtake. The other route is a bit longer but I found it easier running underfoot and easier to keep a steady pace going. Also no one is going to hold you up as it is a wide path.

Agreed. Last year two of us were immediately behind a group where the two routes diverge. They took the left hand path (narrow), & we took the main track to the right. We got to the top just before them, largely because there was a bit of a crocodile of people on the narrow path.

[Truck]

Agreed. Last year two of us were immediately behind a group where the two routes diverge. They took the left hand path (narrow), & we took the main track to the right. We got to the top just before them, largely because there was a bit of a crocodile of people on the narrow path.

So unless you're in the leading group of runners the main track is the best route.
Sorted :thumbup:

[jtinnion]

I know this one is probably covered earlier on but:

From Grindsbrook Knoll: round the edge of the plateau or down-and-up to Ringing Roger? or do people wait and see how trashed they feel?

I think these end of race route choices are great - last week I got it right and saved a couple of mins and about 10 places...

Cheers
Jim

[simgreen78]

I know this one is probably covered earlier on but:

From Grindsbrook Knoll: round the edge of the plateau or down-and-up to Ringing Roger? or do people wait and see how trashed they feel?

I think these end of race route choices are great - last week I got it right and saved a couple of mins and about 10 places...

Cheers
Jim

A lot of variables to consider so I think unless you've definitively ruled it out prior to the race it's a case of deciding at the time. A few on here have done it on race day and lived to tell the tale.

As the Lakesrunner Skyline map says on the route notes re: the down and up, "Energy and balls needed!"

[IanDarkpeak]

A lot of variables to consider so I think unless you've definitively ruled it out prior to the race it's a case of deciding at the time. A few on here have done it on race day and lived to tell the tale.

As the Lakesrunner Skyline map says on the route notes re: the down and up, "Energy and balls needed!"

...and very strong climbing legs. I feel a twinge of cramp coming on.....