Hardley-a-Half and Hardley-a-Full

Here's the challenge for April/May 2021. Do is as fast as you like and as many times as you like.

Here's a link to a PDF version of the instructions with a map.  The idea is that you print it front and back of a A4 sheet and laminate it in case of rain.

You can download a gpx file of the route here. Up to you how to do it but right click and Save Target As seems to work for some

And here's a link to the map below as a jpg file

So what is it all about?

Hardley Runners are challenging you to another Check Point Challenge for April & May 2021.

 

Similarly to last year’s Hardley-a-Round challenge, this is open to all abilities and can be run, jogged or walked. The route is approximately 13 miles long and the checkpoints are listed below and there's a map on the next page.  Of course, there is extra Kudos for fancy dress!

The Rules:

• Start at any check point, run in any direction, but complete all check points in order.
• Try to only cross roads, not run alongside them (except Kings Hat to North Gate where this is not possible).
• Run, walk or hike, in pairs or in groups as Covid guidelines allow.
• Observe the country code, do not trespass, stick to trodden paths and adhere to any forestry signage.
• Let someone know you are heading out and take a mobile phone.
• The route is approximately 13.4 miles (21.5K). You finish the challenge when you reach 13.1 miles (21.1K).
• If you finish short of the distance just carry on running as if you were going to do another lap until you reach the distance.
• Once you start your watch do not stop until you reach 13.1 miles, turn off auto pause on your watch.

We also promised a marathon challenge, so if you fancy this it’s the same route, just do two laps and Stop when you reach 26.2 miles (42.2K).

When you’re finished:

Send a screen shot of your timing device, Strava / Garmin record to dansdrums@live.co.uk  along with any photos. Or text to 07395 746186.

The Check Points:

• Kings Hat Car Park Sign
• Ferny Crofts Entrance Sign
• Yew Tree Heath Car Park Sign
• Beaulieu Road Station Enclosure Car Park Sign (or refreshments at the Drift)
• Do Not cross the road bridge to get to Shatterford, use the off-road bridge approx. 300m to the North
• Shatterford Car Park Sign
• Stubby Copse Inclosure, Denny Wood (not a check point just to give approx. direction)
• Roundhill Campsite Pond
• Stockley Car Park
• Hawkhill Inclosure
• Ranswood Car Park Sign
• Culverley Car Park
• North Gate Car Park
• Kings Hat Car Park

Have fun out there!

 

 

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