Honister
Location & Terrain
Competition
Long: 4.1km 295m climb
Short: 2.5km 155m climb
Red: 2.7km 180m climb (technically easier than the Long and Short)
Unfortunately the area is not suitable for an Easy course
Crossing Points:
Crossing points must be used where walls and fences are shown on the map as uncrossable (thick purple line).
Note: One of the walls is damaged in places but it still must only be crossed at the marked location.
Starts and Finish:
The start and finish are both within 100m of the parking area.
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.
- The area is high and exposed. Bring suitable clothing if the weather forecast is bad and carry a whistle.
Online entry for ALL courses using Racesignup https://racesignup.co.uk/
Entry on the day only available for the Red course.
Dibbers available to use on the night.
Practical Info
Honister Slate Mine Car Park (reduced £3 parking fee, please pay with cash at registration) or use the National Trust Honister Car Park
Grid Reference: NY224136
GoogleMaps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qZWzn4sAhUjSJSjY7
Post Code: CA12 5XN
W3W: ///craftsmen.marriage.topmost
Terrain:
Steep but beautiful area on the south side of the Seatoller-Honister Road.
There is some bracken, particularly in the lower parts of the area used by the Long and Red courses, but the courses avoid the worst of it (unless you take a bad route choice).