AS 2 Mar 2024

Pipe Dream

Sat, 2 Mar 2024
12:00 PM
Distance
6.7km / 4.2mi
Climb
390m / 1280ft
Safety information
AS Partially marked Local knowledge beneficial
Male record
32.50
Tom Haynes
2023
Female record
38.08
Katie Beecher
2015
Juniors
Over 16
Extra details
Toilets, food and hot drinks available. 20th anniversary race

Location

Register at Dolgarrog Community Centre, LL32 8JS. GR SH 769676

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Safety information

The partially marked route where the direction to go is obvious, i.e. maintaining the track you are on until you are directed with markers to deviate. All parts of the route receive good mobile reception.

General Area

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

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Height

Height Rarely above 1,000 ft (300m)

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Terrain

Mostly very rough tracks and/or off track with difficult underfoot sections (e.g. bogs, tussocks, boulders) or steep ascents/descents

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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

Any inclement weather unlikely to present serious challenges

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