Duddon Valley Fell Race - Short
Info: New entries for this event closed on Wednesday 31st May 2023.
| FRA Member | £9.00 | |
| Non Member | £10.00 |
The Short Duddon starts and finishes behind the Newfield Inn and takes in Dow Crag, White Pike and Caw. It’s only short or easy compared to the long race, of which it is roughly the second half. It’s a more navigational race than the long, through places that people rarely visit on purpose, and most people are lost for at least some of the way.
Note that this is entry for the Short Duddon only - the Long Duddon can be entered here
There is no entry on the day this year for either of the races. Registration will be open from 9am. Please be in good time and allow 10 minutes to get across the river to the start of the long race at 11am. The short race will then start behind the pub at 11:30.
The race route follows round the back of the Newfield then after the fell gate it heads up into the wilderness beneath Caw. From there it contours in various ways through the old mine workings to a stiff climb up Dow Crag. From there it shares the long race route along the Walna Scar, off White Pike and across the mosses to Caw. Coming off Caw the route is flagged from the ladder stile to the finish.
Sponsored by Pete Bland Sports and Inov8.
Requirements
- All competitors must have completed similar events or have mountaineering skills suited to fast travel in rough mountain terrain.
- A competitor must be proficient in the use of map and compass in bad visibility.
- In addition to the standard equipment of a map covering the race area, a compass and a whistle, full body cover must be worn or carried throughout the event.
- You are advised to carry food and water.
Hazards
- The route is mainly single track from the start until Wallowbarrow farm.
- The bridleway above Grassguards (on the way to Harter) is wet and boggy due to logging work.
- Particular care is required on the way down from Little Stand (GR 250033) and White Pike (GR 248955).
- The quarry cliff in the vicinity of GR 247958 is not marked on some small scale maps.
- There is very little water on the course after the Three Shires Stone.
- The terrain is difficult, especially in poor visibility.
- For much of the course there is no trod or other path to follow.
- The wall crossing after Caw GR 248 955 is a required crossing point but is not a checkpoint
Notes
- The long race is long. https://bcrunners.org.uk/?page_id=734
- The short race is not short. https://bcrunners.org.uk/?page_id=788
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