A club championship race and one that has been resurrected, after a 16 year absence. We head over to Muncaster Castle, a beautiful day and spectacular drive over Corney Fell. The fells are relatively low but not easy ground to traverse - one word sums it up: tussocks !
The race heads out onto Muncaster Fell, the first checkpoint being on the summit of Hooker Crag. The ground is relatively easy going along the ridge to Silver Howe, but no Marshall which is a bit of a worry. Then down through farm land to cross the River Esk, it's a good thing that's it's been very dry, this could have been a tough river crossing.
Then a long steady climb to Water Crag; we are doing ok, especially given that one of us is working night shifts, and it's not me. It's a great area but the ground really starts to get tough from here to the finish. Across to Raven Crag and some good lines, from there flagged to the Pepper Pot and to the finish. The route to the Pepper Pot deteriorate, the tussocks get worse !!
The last section is far from short or straight forward. It's flagged and seems to go round in circles before dropping down to the road and a further crossing of the Esk. Then it's just Cannon Bank to negotiate to the finish line.
A tough race, nearer to 11miles, 2 more than expected. But a good day out.
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