Manor Water Hill Race
Info: New entries for this event closed on Friday 13th October 2023 at 18:00.
| Entry Fee | £8.00 | |
£10 on the day |
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9.3 miles, 2130 feet / 15 km, 650 m
Checkpoint: One at the Scrape summit.
Route Description
From the start near Woodhouse farm (NT 212378) just through a farm gate at the entrance to Glack Hope. The route follows a section of the waymarked John Buchan Way up Glack Hope to the drystone dyke which is crossed using the gate/stile. The route takes a left turn and follows vehicle tracks fairly close to the march dyke over White Knowe and Whitelaw Hill to the dip at ‘Dead Wife’s Grave’ (NT 189351) where a marshal is in attendance.
Continue to follow the march dyke and finally a fence to the top of Scrape hill (NT 176325) at 2348 ft. There is one section where the path leaves the dyke/fence and skirts the penultimate hill which is the recommended, but un-marked, route.
At the summit, runners must call out their race number to the marshal before turning for home, returning by the same route. Runners retiring from the race between Dead Wife’s Grave and Scrape should report to the marshal’s vehicle at Dead Wife’s Grave.
Depending on conditions the route may be marked at intervals, but self-navigation is required. The bad weather alternative course will follow the same route but the turning point, rather than being at the top of The Scrape hill, will be earlier and lower down the hill at NT181332. Any route changes will be made clear to runners before the start and a marshall will be at the new return location if applicable.
The race is an integral part of the Manor Sheepdog Trial. Bring cash for refreshments and raffle tickets!
Registration:
Registration takes place in the same field as the Sheepdog Trials near the Old Manor School (NT 213 365). Note this is approximately 1 mile up the valley from the usual registration field. There will be signs posted on the day.Parking is at registration. The start is ~1 mile from registration so make sure you have enough time to make it on foot to the start field before 1 pm.
Start:
The race starts from near Woodhouse Farm (NT 212 378, on the Main Manor Valley Road). Note this is approximately 500 m up the road from the usual start location (through the gate to Glack Hope). There is no parking at the start. Parking is at registration. The start is ~1 mile from registration so make sure you have enough time to make it on foot to the start field before 1 pm.
Please note kit requirements as follows:
All competitors must carry full kit regardless of weather on the day. Kit checks will be taking place at registration.
– Waterproof jacket (with taped seams and attached hood)
– Waterproof overtrousers
– Hat
– Gloves
– Map (map below will be accepted)
– Compass (suitable for navigating the course)
– Whistle
All Carnethy organised races (unless stated otherwise) will adhere to the Scottish Hill Runners safety rules.
Full details on the Hill Racing Safety page
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