Important Information - The Three Peaks Trial Challenge walk Mar 31st

Hi there,

A remnder about the The Three Peaks Trial Challenge walk. If you are interested in joining us on one of the routes, give me a call on 07990 807510 to book a place on March 31st 2007.

The Three Peaks Trial is an organised challenge walk arranged each year in March by the Cardiff Outdoor Group. Over the years the event has been modified so in 2007 there is a choice of three routes:

• Platinum Route: This is a linear walk of about 17 miles and 5000' of ascent from Llanthony to Abergavenny over Bal Mawr, Pen Cerrig Calch and Sugar Loaf. Entry to the Platinum Route is limited to 50. Although shorter than the Gold Route, the Platinum Route is more demanding both physically and in map reading skills as the area is more remote. I am told that there are only 5 places left on this route. Doug and I are tackling this route so let me know quick if you wish to join us.
  

• Gold Route: This is the original challenge, a circular walk of about 20 miles and 5000' of ascent, which crosses over three prominent peaks around Abergavenny in Monmouthshire Skirrid, Sugar Loaf and Blorenge. This route is never far from civilisation yet there is no obvious route so that concentration on map reading is essential to keep to the best route.

• Silver route: This is a new route, a circular walk of about 15 miles and 4000' of ascent. it follows the Gold Route from Abergavenny over Blorenge and Sugar Loaf, then descends back to Abergavenny.

The Walk was first held in March 1963 and was designed for less experienced walkers who wanted to test their powers of endurance and skill at map reading. The event is ideal for this purpose, for one is never far from civilisation, yet there is no obvious route so that concentration on map reading is essential to keep to the best route.

All the relevant information may be found by clicking here.

Hope it may be possible for some of you to join us.

Rob