This weekend...
Sugar Loaf record holder Matt Collins
So, outside of The OMM things are starting to wind down a little on the fells, hill and mountains of the UK. As you’d expect at this time of the year too, the races tend to be shorter, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some quality races on this weekend…
Apart from playing host to The OMM, the Scots also have Meall a`Bhuachaille to get the blood pumping, with a new 13km route in the Glenmore region. In the Brecon Beacons the famous Sugar Loaf is on offer, promoted by the Mynydd Du club, the 5 miler with around 1500ft of gain starts from the Crown pub in Pantygelli, nr. Abergavenny, with entries on the day.
Great Whernside 2009
Up in the Yorkshire Dales it’s time for the blast up the classic Great Whernside fell, and on Sunday there are a couple of 8 milers in the form of the Three Tops and the Bronte Way for fell runners to get their teeth into.
More info online from respective Welsh, English and Scottish associations here WFRA, FRA and the SHR sites. As usual take care, take the right kit for the time of year and enjoy!
