Rowbothams Round Rotherham '12

[No vice]

I think you can have a bag taken to one of the midway checkpoints?

[Tussockface]

I've known people stop for a pint in Heptonstall on the Haworth Hobble!

[pkdo75]

Karen,

Only reason I know about the shops is that I 'bonked' during a recce and found what was required in Harthill at the half way point. After my mini-emergency I took note of all the other options along the way. All I can say is it's a damn good job I'm not running this with my usual ultra mate, he's renowned for his drinking prowess and would undoubtedly drag me into a boozer 'kicking and screaming'. In fact we finished one of our recces at Swinton, so we could get train back to meadowhall, only to find we had 45 mins to kill. Couldn't resist the lure of the Stations Arms. See you on Saturday!!

[No vice]

Just be careful if you want a drink at the start of leg 7. 1st pub you pass, ok. Within a couple of hundred yards, you're going up 3 wide steep sections of steps.
Glance right at the top, theres a pub. You won't get in, it's taped off
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[johnnyb1]

Does anyone know if the is parking available at the sports centre or nearby?

Looking forward to this if my leg is sorted by then, if not I'll be walking at the back.

[old un]

Yes theres parking at the sports hall and around it I think johnnyb1, good luck with the leg

[Drunkeneuphoria]

I'm a bit late in the day getting organised for this, for some reason had it in my head till recently it was the following weekend :w00t:

Anyway, got strip maps, route desc, gather food and water on route so not a lot else to worry over. Saw some mention of lack of kit check on this thread, but can't find anywhere if there is an actual kit list? Henry Marston site is great and loads of detail and wondering if I've just missed this?! I'm guessing there isn't (but this seems odd to me so if anybody can confirm).

[that_fjell_guy]

Road shoes or trail? My mates asking!!

[karen nash]

lots is tarmac/trail/ canal tow paths but there are some muddy fields
Trail with grip but some cushioning would be best.
Some will wear road shoes and I know some have done it in Fell

[Mark L]

lots is tarmac/trail/ canal tow paths but there are some muddy fields
Trail with grip but some cushioning would be best.
Some will wear road shoes and I know some have done it in Fell

Hokey dokey!