BS 25 Jun 2024

Night Sugar

Tue, 25 Jun 2024
7:30 PM
Distance
8.8km / 5.5mi
Climb
350m / 1148ft
Safety information
BS Limited experience required Partially marked
Male record
35:11
Mark Hopkinson
2018
Female record
44:53
Helen Brown
2018
Juniors
Over 18
Extra details
Hoping to retire to the pub for snacks + awards afterwards.

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Location

Llanwenarth (National Trust) car park , NP7 7LA SO268167

Safety information

This is an easy fell race in fair conditions. It can however provide a significant challenge if the weather is poor in terms of wind and rain. Being fully marked, it requires no navigational skills. It’s all on paths.

General Area

Mainly accessible low-lying moorland and/or open fell

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Height

Up to approx 2,000 ft (600m)

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Terrain

Some moderately challenging terrain, e.g. reasonable tracks over moorland or good fell paths

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Exposure (drops) and hazards on or near route

No exposure but mild risk from e.g. ground holes, bogs, or river crossings

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Navigation skills required

None: navigation is simple or route is fully waymarked

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Mountain skills required

None: little or no off trail experience needed

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Escape routes

Lots of options but with possible “decision points” before some sections

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Season time and effect of weather

Conditions could be challenging and/or route may be prone to sudden weather changes; effect may be significant

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