Does anyone know if the Longmynd Valleys race has a website showing the route or listing the checkpoints?
Does anyone know if the Longmynd Valleys race has a website showing the route or listing the checkpoints?
I've been wondering that. It's organised by Mercia, but there's no course details on their website,
http://www.merciafellrunners.org.uk/node/236
It was discussed here http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showt...g+mynd+valleys last year.
Seems you need to go down to post #8 to get the real info
What's this killer descent like then??
In fact, whats the whole shebang like?
Not done this, but done the Cardington Cracker, some of the ascents are very steep, as in pulling on grass time, nice area to run in. Mainly grassy descents so no real worry about falling.
Sadly i've got the Abergele Border league Road race that day so that will take preference.
I'd say, for the hardened fell runner, the race is not that tough, but it is enjoyable. The section south along the top of the hill (although fast) can get a little dull, especially because you will see cars, dog walkers etc up there, but wait until you get out on the spurs in the second half of the race. That is where it's best.Originally Posted by FellMonster
About the "scary descent": most people go to the cross dyke after Callow because that seems like the fastest option. With all due respect to Invisible, the descent to Ashes Hollow is not that scary - unless frozen when you can go A over T.
The interesting part of the race is the final third, the climbs of Callow and Yearlet are pretty steep, though grassy, and the combination of steep climbs and associated descents is hard on the legs. I really like this race, short enough to run hard, but hard enough to sort the men out from the boys.
Just had a nasty image of people dropping off cliffs.....glad that is not the case.. sounds like a good un'
Our faller last year has recovered and will be returning for more this year.
Dare say he'll be taking it slowly down to checkpoint 3.
See you all there.
Excellent, got the info now - thanks chaps...
Looks like a nice map-fondling session is in order
i'll be there
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