AS 3 Chwef 2024

Hatterall Hammer

Sad, 3 Chwef 2024
1:00 PM
Pellter
4.8cm / 3mi
Dringo
335m / 1099tr
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Record M/Open
25:00
Wyndham Turner
2023
Record F
26:15
Katrina Entwistle
2023
Ieuenctid
Over 16
Timau
Teams of 3
Manylion ychwanegol
The Hammer runners turnaround at the trig, whilst the Flow Test runners go off into the wilderness...however, as it is part of the SW winter series, the open fell sections will be marked with flags. These aren’t necessarily the best option, but the option that I happened to mark out on the morning of the race. (I tend to find a different sheep trod every time!) If you follow them, they will get you to the checkpoints. You don’t need to follow the flags, but you must go to the checkpoints! The Hammer is not part of the SW winter series, but it is a good introduction to fell running. A recce is always worthwhile A lot of time can be gained (or lost) by cutting a few corners on the route... be warned- runners often come back with blooded legs, after dropping off too soon from the final ridge descent. Start and finish is in a private field and they will be marked to a stile – from there on you need to find your way to all the checkpoints in order. The route is fairly straightforward, if weather is good. Sounds good, doesn’t it? The Hammer route will be easier to navigate and suitable for all! The Sledge is having a rest this year, but may return. Full safety kit.

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The Old Pandy Inn, Hereford Road (A465), Pandy, Abergavenny, NP7 8DR

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General Area

Includes upland moorland / open fell, or more remote low-lying areas

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Height

Up to approx 2,000 ft (600m)

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Terrain

Some moderately challenging terrain, e.g. reasonable tracks over moorland or good fell paths

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Exposure (drops) and hazards on or near route

No exposure but mild risk from e.g. ground holes, bogs, or river crossings

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Navigation skills required

Basic: route may be mostly obvious or waymarked, but some basic navigation required in parts

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Mountain skills required

Basic: off-trail experience helpful, e.g. in route planning, preparation and emergency considerations

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Escape routes

Lots of options but with possible “decision points” before some sections

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Season time and effect of weather

Conditions could be challenging and/or route may be prone to sudden weather changes; effect may be significant

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Rasys eraill yn rhan o Hatterall 2024