AS 11 May 2023

Skirrid Night Race

Thu, 11 May 2023
9:00 PM
Distance
5km / 3.1mi
Climb
307m / 1007ft
Safety information
AS Partially marked
Male record
30:41
Tom Mollekin
2023
Female record
32:54
Bethan Logan
2023
Minimum age
Over 16
Extra details
This shares only 180m of the ‘Xmas’ route ! Well marked with reflective arrows. Good headtorch essential.

Location

Llandewi, east of Abergavenny (SO 328163)

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Safety information

Night race - Increased overall risk of trips and falls. Small degree of exposure on the right, whilst ascending steep north ridge. Most of the course is very slippery when wet/muddy

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

Occasional moderate exposure and/or moderate terrain risk (see left)

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Navigation skills required

None: navigation is simple or route is fully waymarked

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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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