Right I'm now not running this with the pooch by the looks of things in which case I can hopefully give this a proper crack. Some probably daft questions:

1. I've got the grid references but no map of that area at all. Do I actually need a map, assuming that I will always be within spitting distance of someone who might know where they're going?

2. And if I do is it the Lower Wharfedale and Washburn Valley map that I need? I'm kind of worried that the route might go through two explorer map areas and buying one map for a race at a push is acceptable but two would be pushing the boat out!

3. Is the route marked at all or maybe flagged in certain less obvious places?

4. Is food and drink provided on the way round?

5. Do you have to carry a plastic mug?

6. Is there a specific kit list and a kit check? Don't worry I'll be carrying all the sensible stuff and more probably but I don't want to miss something more obscure like compulsory emergency food or whatever. Nothing springs to mind from the entry confirmation I received (which isn't to hand to refer to at the minute)

7. 9 am start so presumably everyone gets there for 8 ish? I don't know Guisely at all so where do I go if I'm coming from the Menston direction?