Windy Hill Fell Race Recce

Dig out the winter gear because Windy Hill is back in February.
And now it’s bigger than before with a new venue right at the top of a hill which means no fast downhill finish anymore (ok, that may not be a selling point, but at least you know about it beforehand).
Details….
Date – Sunday 12th February 2023
Venue – Rams Head Inn, Ripponden Rd, Denshaw, Oldham OL3 5UN
Start Time – 10am
Distance – 19 km / 11.8 miles
Climb – 640 m / 2100 ft


The new route starts from the Rams Head with a fast downhill section towards Piethorne Res. You then head towards Hollingworth Lake but turning back at Rakewood (CP1) before heading back under and then over the motorway towards Lydgate (CP2). Climb to Blackstone Edge and then follow the Pennine Way to the layby near the Windy Hill Mast (CP3) before heading back down to Piethorne and the climb back up to the Rams Head.

12 miles of good trails and paths with over 2000 feet of climbing.

As it’s February, all runners must carry full FRA kit (Full body waterproof cover; hat and gloves; Paper map (not digital) and traditional compass; spare clothing for the day’s weather; extra food and drink.

Each checkpoint will have basic supplies of water and sweets.

Hot soup, tea, and coffee will be provided back in the pub free for all runners and the pub will also do a special runners meal at a discounted price.

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