Lost Lad
From Peak Runners
- Date Sat 28th September 2019
- Time 10:00
- Location Hope Valley, Derbyshire
- Price £10.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an adventure at the Lost Lad fell race organised by Peak Runners on Saturday 28th September 2019 in the stunning location of Hope Valley, Derbyshire. This challenging 8.5 mile race with 1981ft of elevation will take you on a journey starting from the Fairholmes dam wall, leading you through the picturesque Derwent reservoirs and up Abbey Bank to the highest part of the course - Back Tor. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Derwent Valley as you traverse the upper edges and take on an exhilarating descent back to the finish line. Don't miss out on what is sure to become a classic event in the Peak District!
Organiser's Description
An 8.5 mile fell race with 1981ft of elevation. Starting from the iconic dam wall at Fairholmes, the route will lead you out onto the shores of the Derwent reservoirs. After the first mile you will face your first climb up Abbey Bank, a lung busting ascent which will lead you to the highest part of the course - Back Tor. From here you will traverse the upper edges of the Derwent Valley passing some fantastic rock formations en route. The best is yet to come, with an exhilarating descent back to the finish. Set to become one of the classics in the Peak District.
What's Included
Marked & marshalled course
Location
Fairholmes, Bamford, Hope Valley, S33 OAQ
Registration
Race Registration will take place from 8.00am. The registration tent is located down by the dam wall, which can seen from the information centre located by the main car park - Look out for the signs, it will be well marked.
Kit List
Full waterproof cover with taped seams
Hat
Gloves
Whistle
Foil blanket
Spare thermal top
Compass
Map which we will supply
Enough fluid and energy snacks to get you round the course
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