General

In 2022 there will be two race options: the usual round as described below and also an intro type route. The intro route goes to checkpoint 1 (the trig) and back the same way - 7.2 miles with 2000ft of ascent. The idea of offering this shorter route is to provide something less experienced or slower runners may prefer. It is easier to navigate being on the main path up and down and the running terrain is easier. I understand that this shorter route will count for the SW Series competition (a 'fiddle factor' will be applied to make the times for each count).

Maps will be supplied. On the ordinary route, the obvious route between checkpoints on the map are mostly on paths of some sort, from large walking highways to smaller running tracks along defined sheep-trods, however competitors are free to run off-piste' to follow their perceived optimum route.

The 'goat track' descent before reaching checkpoint 2 is along a defined path - it is relatively steep. 

Checkpoint 2 on the spur/knoll is slightly off the path that traverses under the escarpment.

There is a good path around the escarpment between Check 2 and Check 3.

Start/Finish: The race starts just north of Tafarn Y Garreg on the A4067 near Dan Yr Ogof show caves. The route includes 3 checkpoints which must be visited in the correct order, namely:

    CP1 - Fan Brycheiniog trig point (GR SN 826218) - this may end up being he stone shelter just before if weather on top is inclement.

    CP2 – Knoll/Spur near bottom of 'goat track' (GR SN 816220):

    CP3 - North end of Llyn Y Fan Fawr (GR SN 830221)

Each checkpoint will be manned/ marshalled.