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THE IRREGULAR BLACK BROOK
SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER 2008
(A QUADRATHON EVENT)
BWF APPROVAL No. BWF 104/E2/08
A 22 mile challenge walk exploring the Black Brook Valley, a narrow, steep sided tributary of the river Calder which runs from Scammonden dam, north to the village of West Vale between Halifax and Elland. This is a relatively unexplored area of the country regards challenge events. The walk begins at the community centre in the village of Sowood and comprises three loops of twelve, six and five miles. The twelve mile route crosses fields and goes through the old part of the village of Stainland. It then crosses the main valley and turns west going close to the villages of Barkisland and Krumlin, and reaches Scammonden Dam, where will be situated a check point and refreshment stop. From here the route passes the small linear village of Pole Moor, and heads east along the ridge with the Colne Valley, crosses the head of Longwood valley a tributary of the river Colne, and skirts the village of Outlane. It then returns to Sowood crossing the valley of the Holywell Brook, the main tributary valley of the Black Brook. The five mile route is an inner loop of the twelve mile route, taking the south side of the valley, but with differing views from those of the longer route. The shoulder of the other main tributary valley of the Black Brook, the Red Lane Dike is then followed south before the route returns in an easterly direction along the southern shelf of the main valley. It then goes between the villages of Sowood and Outlane, and the head of the Holywell Brook, before returning to the finish. The six mile route explores the lower part of the Holywell Brook passing through the hamlet of Jagger Green, and between the villages of Holywell Green and West Vale. It then visits the lower section of the Black Brook, again passes through Stainland village passing the ancient stone cross, and returns to Sowood via the deer-park in the Holywell Brook valley.
Entry Fee:
£7.00 (£10.00 on day)
Send to
Kelly Measures,
4 Denton Way,
Swanwick,
Derbyshire,
DE55 1EJ
(Tel: 07522-862489)
Cheques and postal orders made payable to THE IRREGULARS LDWA
(Enclose s.a.e. for confirmation of place - route descriptions available on the day).
Start/Finish Venue:
Sowood Village Hall, (Landranger 110), (GR SE 079185), Nr. Outlane, W. Yorks .
Start Time:
08.30 hrs. (before 10.30 a.m. if walking one loop).
Registration:
Open from 07.30 hrs.
Aim:
To walk as many different loops of the route as suits you.
(Loops are 12 miles, 6 miles and 4 miles) (20k, 10k or 6k).
Refreshments:
Hot drinks and toast at start; hot drinks and selection of food at completion of each loop; cold drinks and snacks at checkpoint; light meal and drinks at finish.
Retirements:
Those
participants who retire from the event must do so at a checkpoint.
Marshals have the right to withdraw participants if their fitness is in doubt or
if they are behind schedule.
A Certificate & Badge:
These will be issued to all who complete their walk.
Runners and dogs (with owners) are welcome.
Location of Hall:
Leave M62 at Junction 23 or 24 and follow A640 west to Outlane. Then follow signs to Stainland (B6112) and after ½ mile you will encounter the Airborne Pub on the right.
This event does not fall within the scope of the AALR.
Third of the 2008 Quadrathon Evnt. Completion of all four of the annual Irregular walks will enable participants to purchase a superb commemorative badge. The events are the NEW HANGOVER (January), THE POSTMAN PAT CHALLENGE (August), THE BLACK BROOK (October) and the REGULAR IRREGULAR (December).
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I agree to abide by the rules of the event and to observe the Country Code at all times. I have sufficient knowledge, experience, equipment and navigational skills to take part in a long distance challenge walk in all conditions. I confirm that I am in good health and have no medical condition that may cause undue concern or inconvenience to others. I confirm that I participate at my own risk and that no liability is accepted by the organisers for any injury, damage or loss sustained by me during the event. I will be over 18 years on the day of the event. I understand that particular rules may apply to entrants taking part in this event and I undertake to make myself aware of these rules before I start.