Ellan Vannin (Counter Clockwise)

Distance - 23km

Ascent - 1250m

Category - A/Long

Start - Ballaugh Plantation (GR352 919)

The organisers reserve the right to change any part of the course and their decision on any matter concerning the race is final. Minimum age of entry is 18 years on day of race. Held under FRA rules, waterproof whole body cover, map and compass, whistle and emergency food are required

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Race Route

  • Sign on at Ballamoar Campsite. Start and Finish at beginning of plantation track GR352919

  • Follow the public footpath through Ballaugh Valley to Unmanned Control 1/9 GR347901.

  • Ascend northwest to Slieau Curn Manned Safety Control. GR343906

  • Descend southerly into valley. Unmanned Control 2 is at derelict building GR338891

  • Sharp ascent to Slieau Freoghane Summit GR 341884. Unmanned Control 3

  • Traverse to Sartfell Summit GR 335873 Unmanned Control 4

  • Descend to Brandywell Cottage and to Manned Safety Control, gate at end of greenway GR 343866. CUT OFF TIME 2 hrs

  • Traverse east to northeastern corner of fence GR366867 Unmanned Control 5

    Brandywell Road is out of bounds apart from the short section from Brandywell Cottage to the Manned Safety Control.

  • Traverse to Sheep Pen south of the Tholt Y Will Rd GR 386875. Unmanned Control 6. The punch will be located at the fence below the sheep pen.

  • Traverse westerly to Druidale Water Splash GR355880 Manned Safety Control. CUT OFF TIME 3 hrs 45 mins

  • Unmanned Control 7 is at the top of the public footpath GR347884. FLAGGED SECTION

  • Ascend to Slieau Dhoo GR.353894 Unmanned Control 8

  • Descend to Ballaugh Valley Unmanned Control 1/9