Rannerdale Knotts

All courses cross a main road between registration and start/finish.
The courses cross some very steep and possibly wet grass.  Shoes with good grip are essential.  The Long Course goes amongst some big crags.

For the Long and Short courses it's worth reminding yourself of the difference between 'uncrossable' (thick black line along the top) crags and 'crossable' (thinner black line along the top) crags.   Unlike sprint events, you are allowed to cross 'uncrossable' crags, but it isn't advised!

Bracken is not shown on the map.  It's growing, but shouldn't cause a runnability problem.

All courses go high, and the fell is very exposed. Cagoules and whistles will be compulsory in the event of bad weather.

Long               4.8km, 330 m climbing. Technically difficult
The long course has a 500m walk to the start, unless it's been raining a lot, when we'll used a shortened course.

Short               3.5km , 170 m climbing. Technically difficult

Novice            1.8km , 140m climbing.
The novice course is all on paths.  The path network is complicated, and not every junction will have a control on it.

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Closing Date Tuesday 23:59

Grid Ref: NY172172
Google Maps: Location
Registration and parking is in the small NT car park opposite the quarry.  If it's a sunny day, the valley could be very busy with bluebell-watchers.  You might have to park in the big car park behind the pubs;  if you're on the long course its worth stopping off and registering before you park.