BS 17 Maw 2024

Tor y Foel

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Sul, 17 Maw 2024
2:00 PM
Pellter
7.4cm / 4.6mi
Dringo
350m / 1148tr
Gwybodaeth diogelwch
BS Farcio'n rhannol
Record M/Open
33:25
Iwan Morton
2017
Record F
36:32
Katrina Entwistle
2023
Ieuenctid
Over 16
Manylion ychwanegol
No dogs. Competitor parking - Talybont Water Treatment Works (by the dam). No parking at the Youth Hostel please. Route has a new finish (no longer on the dam).

Lleoliad

Dan y Wenallt Youth Hostel. Talybont Reservoir Dam. LD3 7YS (GR SO 105209)

Gwybodaeth diogelwch

Some slippy, boggy & muddy areas in places. Some rough stony areas along the lower paths. Weather can be unpredictable in March. In previous years there has been heavy snow. Runners to ensure they have the appropriate Race Kit.

General Area

Mainly accessible low-lying moorland and/or open fell

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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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