Quote Originally Posted by MrMoosehead View Post
Now then all. Going to be testing out the old / repaired hips tomorrow on the Rombalds. Have recce'd the route, and know most of the areas well, but a couple of questions.

1) Does everyone go over teh stile after the railway bridge/tunnel in Esholt woods, or do some go around the big track?
2) Does everyone go straight up the nose of the hill to the checkpoint on entering Baildon Moor section.
3) Will I get disqualified if I use my direct from Lanshaw lad to masts route instead of those bloody slabs? (near miss on bad ankle twist on them when I had to use them the other night)
4) When coming down off red bog to Piper Crag, where exactly is the checkpoint? I checked the GR, but It doesn't match with Pipers Crag and teh description from what I can tell. Is it inside the mini enclosed bit and should we enter through the top of that? or is it best to go down one side or the other? The public footpath is marked as entering the enclosure at the top.
5) Where exactly is the checkpoint on the climb up the grassy back onto the Chevin? is it low down near the road, or is it closer to the steps just before the woods.
6) when finishing, do we use the little path from the Leisure centre to the school, or is there another way in?
7) do I need to carry a mug for drinks?

Thanks all.
1) It's a straight through to your right after the railway bridge (the fence has been kicked in/removed).
2) Straight up
3) You should (typically) follow the specified 'route'. Also note that the marshals may lurk a fair bit prior to refreshment checkpoints so you may end up having to double back if you try and short-cut it. It's good form to follow the route described though (I.e adhere to the challenge, no point going up Everest on a escalator!)
4) Marshalls will be lurking about so you will see them.
5) Half way up on a post just before the gradient eases slightly if I recall correctly.
6) Main entrance (up the side of the staff parking area).
7) Don't need to but lots do (I will).

Wrap up warm - looks like a chilly one. Enjoy the day!