AS 27 Jul 2024

Y Domen Fawr

Sat, 27 Jul 2024
12:00 PM
Distance
9.3km / 5.8mi
Climb
549m / 1801ft
Safety information
AS Partially marked
Male record
47.44
Jonathan Ford
2024
Female record
51.40
Lucy Williamson
2024
Juniors
Over 16
Extra details
Race starts and finishes on the famous Alpine climb a brutal 900ft path. With a fully marked 4.5 mile anticlockwise loop up and around Y Domen Fawr.

Location

Cwm, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7RD. GR 180059

nuance.crops.leaky

Safety information

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

Any inclement weather unlikely to present serious challenges

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