Heptonstall Fell Race

[Trig]

Race web site www.heptonstallfellrace.org.uk now updated with confirmed 2013 date - Sunday 17th March 2013

We are keen to get another good turnout (200-300?)
Any clubs with up coming AGMs/Fixture Planning?
You will be sure of warm welcome if you include Heptonstall in your club champs/grand prixs 2013.
Heptonstall should be a popular choice for members as its easy to get to, loads of parking, entry on day, only £5, great social at the pub, free food, and a good long route that makes it worth the journey!

[Splatcher]

Bah - can't make it. It clashes with a Cheshire Youth Orchestra concert. You'd think Trig would have checked for an obvious clash like that before setting the date...grumble grumble. Maybe I can make a recce instead.

[Trig]

[QUOTE=Splatcher;510274]Bah - can't make it. It clashes with a Cheshire Youth Orchestra concert. You'd think Trig would have checked for an obvious clash like that before setting the date...grumble grumble. Maybe I can make a recce instead.

What time does the concert start Andy? You should finish about 13.00, then back home in Weaverham before 15.00....maybe sooner if you play Cheshire Youth Orchestra's William Tell Overture on your ipod while you run.....

[Splatcher]

What time does the concert start Andy? You should finish about 13.00, then back home in Weaverham before 15.00....maybe sooner if you play Cheshire Youth Orchestra's William Tell Overture on your ipod while you run.....

They haven't published the concert details yet, so I could possibly run & get back in time. I hope so. But I'm not running with an ipod. You'll be suggesting I buy road shoes next...

[Trig]

Took advantage of the autumn sunshine this morning to trot round the whole route; noticed we have lost a bridge somewhere.....Attachment 6496

[Tussockface]

As if the course wasn't challenging enough already, this adds an extra dimension.
:w00t:

[Trig]

As if the course wasn't challenging enough already, this adds an extra dimension.
:w00t:

I can confirm that the water crossing is most refreshing and never more than knee deep - plus it got the mud off my X-Talons. There is a bridge 50m further on for those who want to keep their feet dry.

[Trig]

The rest of the route was looking as good as ever......Attachment 6501Attachment 6502

[alfa_scud]

Well Trig, if that bridge has collapsed I think the least you could do is build a new one; you managed it with the stiles t'other year!

The only thing that'll prevent me having another do, is if summat happens at the Bolton Hill marathon the week before.

The atmosphere is great for this race, if you're in two minds whether or not to do it, take my word for it, it's a great run out!

[Trig]

Well Trig, if that bridge has collapsed I think the least you could do is build a new one; you managed it with the stiles t'other year!

The only thing that'll prevent me having another do, is if summat happens at the Bolton Hill marathon the week before.

The atmosphere is great for this race, if you're in two minds whether or not to do it, take my word for it, it's a great run out!

Ha ha - now there's a challenge - I can see of film with David Niven leading a ragged bunch of fell runners whistling a catchy tune;
Bridge on the River Hebden?

Just looked at the website, Bolton Hill looks interesting, might see if I can have a go to....Will you be bring the scud-camper as usual?

Picture of favoutite descent attached...looking forward to legging it down this on the traditional winter weekend recces/training runs