Cronk Ny Arrey Laa

Distance - Medium - 12km
Ascent - 790m
Category - A
Start - White Beach, Niabyl. GR214773

Minimum age for the race is 19 on 31 December 2025 i.e. born in 2006 or earlier. You must carry the full emergency kit of waterproof jacket with attached hood and waterproof trousers (both having taped seams), a hat, gloves, map of the route, a compass suitable for navigation, a whistle and some emergency food. The use of electronic devices for navigation and running poles are not allowed.


Route Description
USE PATHS AT ALL TIMES, DO NOT CLIMB OVER WALLS OR FENCES.

Park in Niabyl Cafe car park. Ten minute walk to start.

  • Start on White Beach, north end, Grid Ref 214773

  • Proceed using beach and footpaths to stile at CP1 GR218771

  • Ascend the ‘Slabs’ track then take footpath past Eary Cushlin House to path junction CP2 221755

  • Ascend to CP3 - summit of Chronk Ny Arrey Laa GR 225747

  • Descend east to CP4 path junction CR 232747

  • Follow MTB path southwest to path junction CP5 GR 217736. Road is out of bounds.

  • Return to CNAL summit CP6 GR 225747

  • Descend via Coastal Footpath to stream crossing (care - slippery rocks) CP7 GR 216756

  • Follow coastal path to finish at Niabyl Cafe car park GR 212777