Paddy's Pole

PADDY’S POLE FELL RACE

TUESDAY 7th JUNE 2005 at 7.15pm

Preston Harriers invite you to the seventeenth running of this fine event. Race open to all over 18 with knowledge of the fells.

  RECORDS:               Men                 D Hope                        30.25               2004

                                    MV40              D Lewis                      31.45               2004

                                    MV50              T Hesketh                   33.57               2003

                                    MV60              J Nuttall                      39.52               2003

                                    Ladies             T Sloan                       36.49               2003

                                    LV40               M Laney                     37.07               2003

DISTANCE:              4.5 miles plus 1100 feet ascent.

  START:                      GR. 601442 - Road junction SE of Fell Foot, 1.5 miles NW of Chipping. 

CHECKPOINTS:             1. Fell gate                              GR. 597455

                                    2. Stile                                    GR  597472

                        3. Paddy’s Pole                       GR. 591467

                                    4. Parlick Summit                  GR. 595450    

FINISH:                     Edge of fell near Fell Foot Cottage   GR. 599445

  Experience has shown that navigational skills are required on the fells and to find the start! Do allow plenty of time to locate Fell Foot as it’s off the beaten track and in past years some runners were still looking for the start after the race had finished!

PARKING:                On the road near the start.  Please park as directed and share transport wherever possible. Public toilets are available at Chipping village GR. 622433.

REGISTRATION:    Entries only taken on the night near the start. Fee £3.00 (+40p optional for results). PLEASE try to provide the CORRECT MONEY and ease pressure on the officials. Familiarise yourself with the route on the maps displayed.

EQUIPMENT:          Be prepared to carry full body cover, map, compass and whistle.

AFTERWARDS: Retire to the village hall CHIPPING where you can shower, exchange your race number for a modest supper of pie ‘n’ peas (whilst stocks last) and enjoy a drink at very competitive prices. If the weather is kind drinks can be enjoyed outdoors, if its foul the hall will probably be heaving.

PRIZES:        Prize-giving will take place around 9pm. Prizes to first five men; first three ladies plus M40, L40, M50 & M60. There will also be a prize for the first team - 3 to count.

  Race supported by Sweatshop (prizes & numbers) and Ashworth’s Foods (pies)

Race presented by Preston Harriers.    Race organiser Brian Dearnaley (01772 691421)

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