AL 15 Sept 2024

Mynyddoedd Du/Black Mountains

Sun, 15 Sept 2024
12:00 PM
Early starts from 11.00 AM
Time cut-offs apply
Distance
27.4km / 17mi
Climb
1586m / 5203ft
Safety information
AL Local knowledge beneficial Significant experience required Navigational skills required
Male record
2:16:01
Keith Anderson
1993
Female record
2:40:10
Menna Angharad
1996
Juniors
Over 18
Teams
Teams - 3
Extra details
Refreshments provided. Any profits/surplus donated to local Mountain Rescue. Early start (11:00) not eligible for prizes.

There is a cut off at Pen Y Gadair Fawr of 2 1/2 hours and then at the final road crossing before the pull up through the forest to Crug Mawr, of 4 hours. If you think you can't make this cut-off and still want to take part it will be possible for you to start 60 mins earlier than the mass start.
This is an AL category fell race. It is not suitable for beginners. There are no course markings. Good navigational skills are required and a recce or two recommended. Black and White maps will be available on race day but it is strongly recommended that you source your own colour version of a suitable scale.
There is no parking in the village. Please do not jeopardize the event by annoying the locals and parking adhoc within the village. Park in the designated car park  - this will be signed on entry to the village.

Location

Llanbedr Village Hall, near Crickhowell (GR SO 239203)

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