Blakeley Raise
Location & Terrain
Competition
Easy/Spark - 1.4km, 40m
Red/Trail - 3.8km, 165m
Short course: Visit 3 controls of each colour. Your first 3 controls must all be the same colour; after that, visit the remaining controls in any order. Approx. 3.7km, 100m
Long course: Visit 4 controls of each colour. Your first 4 controls must all be the same colour; after that, visit the remaining controls in any order. Approx 4.8km, 130m
There are 15 controls in total: 5 red (black features), 5 blue (blue features), and 5 green (green features).
Start and Finish are 100m from registration. Finish for the easy course is at the stone circle.
Important Safety Notes:
- You must come and register before starting your run and you must return to registration to download even if you retire from your course.
- If you travelled to the event alone, you must state this at registration or leave your car keys.
- Please come prepared for bad weather and carry a whistle.
- There are horses walking around the area, please take care around them.
Online entry for all courses on Racesignup CLICK HERE
Entry on the day is available for the Easy/Spark and Red/Trail courses ONLY.
Dibbers will be available to use on the night.
Practical Info
Parking alongside the road, look out for horses
Grid Ref: NY 05960 13772.
Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/i8fhNtQayeawvV8Z7
Postcode - CA22 2PE
What3words: ///brew.first.campfires.
Some local trivia:
One of the highlights nearby is the Blakeley Moss Stone Circle, also known as the Kinniside Stone Circle.
The small Bronze Age circle:
- Originally dates from around 2000–1500 BC.
- Was dismantled in the 19th century when many stones were removed for use as gateposts.
- Was reconstructed during the 20th century and now consists of a ring of granite stones