North Barrule

Ratch-slieau Varrool Twoaie

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Distance - 6km

Ascent - 500m

Category - A/Short

Start - Ballure Reservoir, Ramsey (GR 468 932)

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

Start/Finish - Ballure Reservoir Road GR456935

  • Cross over dam wall and take left trail to access Old Douglas Road (Hibernian Green Way Path)
  • Ascend Old Douglas Road to its junction with the Rhowin Road at GR456922 manned safety control (1) & (3)
  • Cross over Rhowin Road and proceed through fields to gate at GR453917 (behind property called Dreemlang) MUST USE THIS GATE - DO NOT CLIMB OVER THE MOUNTAIN WALL
  • Ascend to manned safety control (2) first aid at North Barrule Summit GR444909
  • Descend by the same route in reverse to Finish

Course Records

Old Course

33.39 - Steve Partington 1989

Vet 35.43 - Paul Sheard 2005

Vet 50 38.03 - Dave Young 2002

Vet 55 40.22 - Dave Young 2005

Vet 60 44.34 - Dave Corrin 2004

 

Lady 42.11 - Cal Partington 1995

 

New Course

34.09 - Lloyd Taggart 2012

Vet 34.09 - Lloyd Taggart 2012

Vet 50 44.57 - Dave Young 2008

Vet 55 44.57 - Dave Young 2008

Vet 60 44.57 - Dave Young 2008

 

 

Lady 45.23 - Jackie Lee 2012

Lady Vet 45.28 - Gail Griffiths 2011

Lady Vet 50 55.13 - Rose Hooton 2011

Lady Vet 55 55.13 - Rose Hooton 2011