Quick question...

If I was to do this as a first-timer next year, bearing in mind I am quite comfortable getting round the long fell races (Peris/Buttermere/10 Peaks/Welsh 1000/etc)....

Would I be ill advised to go straight for the classic course, or is it really dependent on my navigational ability.

I think what I am getting at, is the distance and ascent is not a worry, but does the nature of the navigation make it a massive step up from your 'average' big AL fell race?

I have seen some sample maps from previous classic courses, and whilst very challenging, I think I'd be more than happy to pit myself against them and see what happens.

(I guess I've answered my own question!)