AS 27 Jul 2024
Y Domen Fawr
Sat, 27 Jul 2024
12:00 PM
Distance
9.3km / 5.8mi Climb
549m / 1801ft Safety information
AS Partially marked
Male record
47.44
Jonathan Ford
2024
Female record
51.40
Lucy Williamson
2024
Juniors
Over 16
Extra details
Race starts and finishes on the famous Alpine climb a brutal 900ft path. With a fully marked 4.5 mile anticlockwise loop up and around Y Domen Fawr.
Location
Cwm, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7RD. GR 180059
Safety information
General AreaMainly accessible low-lying moorland and/or open fell | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
HeightUp to approx 2,000 ft (600m) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
TerrainSome moderately challenging terrain, e.g. reasonable tracks over moorland or good fell paths | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Exposure (drops) and hazards on or near routeNo exposure but mild risk from e.g. ground holes, bogs, or river crossings | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Navigation skills requiredBasic: route may be mostly obvious or waymarked, but some basic navigation required in parts | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Mountain skills requiredBasic: off-trail experience helpful, e.g. in route planning, preparation and emergency considerations | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Escape routesLots of options but with possible “decision points” before some sections | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Season time and effect of weatherAny inclement weather unlikely to present serious challenges | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |