The route is partially marked and runners should not take short cuts. Runners MUST follow the main tourist path (stone steps) up to the summit of Sugar Loaf to limit erosion. This race is suitable for road runners wanting to try fell racing for the first time. Be aware that the weather in October can be harsh and you MUST carry full WFRA kit list for the whole race. Anyone crossing the finish line not carrying the full kit will be disqualified. Link to kit here:
https://www.welshfellrunnersassociation.org.uk/en/info-for-runners
General Info:
Extremely limited parking available towards the rear of the pub car park (gravel area only), so everyone will please need to cycle and car share (more details on this below). Once this is full, cars will be turned back to Abergavenny (again, more details on this below). For the continued running of this race we cannot block the lanes or access to any of the farms or the pub.
Active travel
We encourage you to cycle wherever possible! It is fun and if you are taking part in this race, then you are fit enough to cycle at least part of the journey. You can cycle to and from race HQ, which is on national cycle route 42, very easily.
Abergavenny Train Station has direct trains from Manchester and Cardiff (you can change at Newport for trains from Bristol) and is only 3.5 miles from race HQ, most of which is along national cycle route 42.
Travel by car
There is a good, large car park on Deri View (off Llwynu Lane in Abergavenny), opposite Deri View School (now Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni) which is 2.4 km from race HQ (ideal for a warm up run/jog).
Facilities
We are able to use the pub by the good grace of the landlord and landlady. Please thank them and perhaps buy a drink! Baguettes will be available on the bar for £6 and can also be made to order once those are sold. If you prefer to sit down for a full meal they are also available, but it may be best to book a table ahead.
If you are coming from further afield, the pub does have lodges you can stay in. For more details please see the pub website (https://www.thecrownpantygelli.com/staywithus#/search)