Saturday 4th July: #1 Smithy Lane Loop #2 Forest Loop #3 Charles Head Ridge

Today (Saturday 4^th July) there were 3 D Trail groups of 6 runners out – Group #1 on a Rainow Loop (with Alison G), Group #2 out on a Forest Loop (with Oscar T leading his first Saturday run) and Group #3 for a new route out to Charles Head (with Neil G). Everybody maintained the necessary ‘social distance’ and carried suitable kit for the run (thank you). 

Neil, Ali, Oscar

RUN OPTION 1  - Smithy Lane Loop (maximum 6 runners):

Meeting Place: Smithy Lane, Rainow (the lane behind the Robin Hood Pub)

Route: An undulating 5.5 mile route with lots of twists and turns!

Duration:1h20m

Shoes: Trail

Leaders: Alison Gunn

RUN OPTION 2 - Forest Loop (maximum 6 runners):

Meeting Place: Small lay-by on Cock Hall Lane, Langley - on the left before the cricket club. There is enough space for 6 cars if parked 'tidily'. Grid Ref SJ 943712

Route: A 6 mile circular and hilly route taking in Forest Chapel and Hardingland

Duration:1h25m

Shoes: Trail

Leaders: Oscar Trevena

RUN OPTION 3 - Charles Head Ridge (maximum 6 runners):

Meeting Place: Spuley Lane (Bollington) - site of old Cheshire Hunt pub (go up past Poachers and turn left). Grid Ref: SJ 945781

Route: A clockwise circular and hilly 6 mile route taking in Harrop Wood, Charles Head & Hedge Row. This is a new route with new paths and great views - will do it again soon if you miss out.

Duration:1h25m

Shoes: Trail (wet feet)

Leaders: Neil Gunn


PLEASE NOTE - COVID RELATED DETAILS:

- Runners will be expected to travel to/from the run alone, carry appropriate ‘kit’ including fluids and food taking the weather and route into account – no sharing will be permitted.

- Runners must not come to a group run if they are experiencing any C-19 symptoms or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms.

- Runners must maintain ‘social distance’ (at present 2m) at all times.