Peak Raid races will challenge your decision making, navigation and fitness! A series of four three-hour navigational fell races over a variety of Peak District terrain. Time limit three hours.
Sunday 1 October – Shireoaks – Roych Clough, Brown Knoll and beyond
Race #1 starts from the secluded Shireoaks on the south western edge of Brown Knoll. The course heads out across the impressive Roych Clough and up onto Brown Knoll then north towards Kinder Low and the western slopes of Kinder. Roych Clough is a stunning area, completly new to Peak Raid and the flanks of Brown Knoll offer good running and tricky navigation.
Sunday 22 October- Castleton – Mam Tor, Grindsbrook and around
Race #2 Starting from Castleton, the second race in the series visits, Lose Hill, Grindslow Knoll, Grindsbrook Clough and the Edale Valley. Great running, big climbs and fantastic views.
Sunday 5 November – Gradbach – Lud’s Church to Axe Edge Moor
Race #3 explores the moorland tops and valleys around Gradbach and the Roaches. Lud’s Church offers an interesting route choice for the adventurous.
Sunday 3 December – Grindleford – Eastern Moors North
Race #4 Starting from close by the Grindleford Pavilion the race visits Burbage Valley, Hounkirk Hill, the Longshaw Estate and the northern part of Big Moor and White Edge. A popular Peak Raid area.
