AM 11 Maw 2023

Tour of Torpantau

Sad, 11 Maw 2023
11:00 AM
Pellter
12.8cm / 8mi
Dringo
760m / 2493tr
Gwybodaeth diogelwch
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Record M/Open
1:02:29
Ben Mitchell
2020
Record F
1:17:37
Helen Brown
2015
Oedran isaf
Over 18
Manylion ychwanegol
Full kit, fell running experience and good navigational skills required as a condition of entry. No toilets.

Lleoliad

Upper Blaen y Glyn car park (GR SO 056176) on Pontsticill - Aber Village road

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Gwybodaeth diogelwch

Mostly good paths apart from the final descent which is rough and off-piste however there is a significant amount of route choice possible. Much of the race is across barren and featureless moorland hence good navigational skills are likely to be required if visibility is poor. The weather is frequently bad and highly changeable meaning that sound mountain judgement is required (especially given the proximity of some steep drops). An escape route is available via the ‘Gap Road’ down to the Neuadd Reservoir but it’s a very long walk back to the Race Start/ Finish.

General Area

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

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Height

Up to approx 2,500 ft (750m)

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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

Some exposure, possibly occasionally severe, and/or increased terrain risk (see left)

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Navigation skills required

Advanced: no waymarking, and runners must be confident in self navigating over challenging routes and in low visibility

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Mountain skills required

Competent: suitable only for skilled movers with increased problem solving and self-reliance required

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Escape routes

Limited escape routes; a fatigued or injured runner might require basic survival kit and skills

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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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