It's mostly on paths or easy up to CP3, after that it gets harder. Last time i did this everyone went ENE to the col below Docker Knott, not Witton's way. The contouring around the side of Simon's Seat above West Grain will give you sore ankles, ankles you'll need to get off Hazelgill Knott. Personally i'd get high on Simon's Seat and drop off it perpendicular to the contour lines if i did it again, but nobody would bother to follow me i dare say! Don't go low into the col north of Hazelgill Knott or you'll get slowed down by loads of little gills. CP4 is the last water and you'll need some. If the weather is crap get a cag on at CP4 because the route is very exposed from then on and you'll more than likely be running into the wind. I'd also have at least 1 spare gel when you leave CP4 preferably 2, the drop off Winder is very close to bonking time if you're short of energy from having run into a headwind for 6 miles.Originally Posted by Stagger
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