Slooby Dhoo & Scrappy Dhoo

Distance - 9.5km/4km

Ascent - 640m/300m

Category - A/Short

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 on day of race or 12 for the “Scrappy Dhoo” junior/novice race. Under 18's must complete the parental consent form available HERE. Held under FRA rules, waterproof whole body cover, map and compass and whistle are required for all competitors in the full course, waterproof jacket and whistle required for those running the “Scrappy Dhoo” novice/junior course.

NB: Note that the start finish area (Ballaugh Plantation) is located approx 1km further up the road from the registration area (Ballamoar Campsite)

Race Route (Full Course)

  • Sign on at Ballamoar Campsite, located a short way up Ballaugh Glen Road which runs adjacent to the Raven Pub (GR 349 931).

  • Start and Finish at beginning of Ballaugh plantation track GR 352919

  • Follow the public footpath through Ballaugh Valley to UNMANNED CONTROL (1) GR 347901

  • Ascend to Slieau Curn. UNMANNED CONTROL (2) GR 342906

  • Travel south and descend valley to stream junction. UNMANNED CONTROL (3) GR 342889

  • Ascend to Slieau Freoghane summit. MANNED CONTROL (4) GR 340883

  • Travel north east to Slieau Dhoo summit. MANNED CONTROL (5) GR 352893

  • Return via public footpath through valley to finish GR 352919


Race Route (Junior/Novice Course)

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(junior/novice course will be fully flagged)

  • Sign on at Ballamoar Campsite, located a short way up Ballaugh Glen Road which runs adjacent to the Raven Pub (GR 349 931).

  • Start and Finish at beginning of Ballaugh plantation track GR 352919

  • Proceed up the green lane into the plantation for 500m before taking the track to the right, over a wooden gate

  • Continue along this path for approx 1km before entering the open fell side.

  • Proceed across the moorland to the north side of Slieau Dhoo to CP1.

  • Follow the stream down the steep gulley to the end of Glen Dhoo.

  • Follow the path along the valley floor to the tholtan, cross the stream and follow the track back to the finish (once at the road junction the finish is up a sharp rise to the right)

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