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Starting at 10.00 hours from the lane by the Lantern Pike pub at 034882. Parking at this venue is, of course, something
of a nightmare as there are usually only free spaces for about 5/6 vehicles and it might be easier to park in Hayfield and
cycle or walk to the start.
By my reckoning the optimum route would give you 8 miles and 2145 feet of ascent – no idea what it might be in grammes and kilolitres !! You may visit the checkpoints in any order you wish but please punch one of the boxes on your map at each point. Maps will be provided and will contain the checkpoints and the boxes for punching at each point. As the map doubles up as your control card PLEASE bring a poly bag or map case to protect it – illegible maps/control cards at the finish will result in your disqualification. We are now in November, so please bring and carry appropriate bad weather gear and a whistle. Checkpoints are as follows: Start & Finish 034882 Lane by the Lantern Pike pub. 1. 072876 Spot height 468 below the Three Knolls path. 2. 074886 Mermaid’s Pool – west side. 3. 076893 Trig column. 4. 061904 Cairn on Mill Hill summit. 5. 048888 Stream junction There will be kites and punches at each checkpoint. The Junior race will start immediately after the last Senior runner has left – probably about 11.00-ish. Prepare to get wet – twice !! As usual, adult assistance with the Junior race will be very, very much appreciated. Please note that no Junior can run unless a) one of their parents is a Pennine Member and b) they have a parent or adult appointed in loco parentis at the event with responsibility for them. As this particular event is very close to Hayfield we have, in the past, had to disappoint children who were friends of Pennine junior runners and had come along hoping to run. Post-race Relaxation and Presentation of Junior Certificates will be in the Lantern Pike. Dave Jones
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