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The Gower Gallop Challenge |
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Many thanks to all those who came along to this
year’s event – we were lucky with the weather and over 300 people
took part. Next year the Gower Gallop will be on June 12th and we
look forward to seeing you again.
The Gower Gallop provides a choice of three
walking routes - 30 miles, 20 miles or 12.5 miles.
All routes cover a wide
variety of terrain, visiting major points in Gower such as Arthur's Stone,
Rhossili, and
For the last few years, the Gower Gallop has been part of the Gower
Walking Festival, which in 2010 will take place from June 5th to 20th.
For further information about the Festival contact:
Mumbles Tourist Information on 01792 361302
Email: info@mumblestic.co.uk
Website: www.mumblestic.co.uk
The information below, from 2009, should give
you an idea of what the Gower Gallop is all about.
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Please note that RUNNERS should start 30 minutes later than these times to ensure that checkpoints are open by the time they reach them.
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Route A - 30 miles |
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6:30 |
REGISTRATION |
Grid Ref. |
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7:00 |
Start - Sports Pavilion Pennard |
55338814 |
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9:00 |
Arthur’s Stone Car Park |
49219004 |
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9:45 |
Llanrhidian |
49589225 |
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11:30 |
Llanmadoc car park |
43969351 |
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14:00 |
Rhossili Lookout |
40368746 |
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16:00 |
Port Eynon Youth Hostel |
46848478 |
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19:00 |
Finish - Sports Pavilion Pennard |
55338814 |
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Route B - 20 miles |
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7:30 |
REGISTRATION |
Grid Ref. |
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8:00 |
Start - Sports Pavilion Pennard |
55338814 |
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10:15 |
Arthur’s Stone Car Park |
49219004 |
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11:15 |
Near Burry (unmanned) |
45549016 |
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12:45 |
Paviland |
43878606 |
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14:00 |
Port Eynon Youth Hostel |
46848478 |
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17:30 |
Finish - Sports Pavilion Pennard |
55338814 |
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Route C - 12.5 miles |
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9:00 |
REGISTRATION |
Grid Ref. |
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9:30 |
Start - Sports Pavilion Pennard |
55338814 |
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12:00 |
Arthur’s Stone Car Park |
49219004 |
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13:15 |
Junction east of Hangman's Cross |
48438684 |
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16:00 |
Finish - Sports Pavilion Pennard |
55338814 |
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Orienteering route – 20 km |
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9:00 |
REGISTRATION |
Grid Ref. |
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9:30 |
Start - Sports Pavilion Pennard |
55338814 |
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As per control list, includes Arthur’s Stone Car Park |
49219004 |
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17:30 |
Finish - Sports Pavilion Pennard |
55338814 |
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Checkpoint Opening/Closing Times |
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Grid Ref |
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Opening Time |
Closing Time |
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55338814 |
Sports Pavilion, Pennard |
6:30 |
21:00 |
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49219004 |
Arthur’s Stone Car Park |
7:45 |
13:30 |
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49589225 |
Llanrhidian |
8:15 |
10:15 |
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43969351 |
Llanmadoc car park |
9:15 |
12:15 |
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40368746 |
Rhossili Lookout |
10:45 |
15:00 |
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45549016 |
Near Burry (unmanned) |
9:15 |
12:30 |
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43878606 |
Paviland |
10:00 |
14:15 |
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46848478 |
Port Eynon Youth Hostel |
10:30 |
17:30 |
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48438684 |
Junction east of Hangman’s Cross |
10:30 |
15:30 |
Required Equipment Check List
Whistle
Emergency Rations
A simple first aid kit
Waterproofs - including over-trousers (may be waived for runners and orienteers
in good weather)
Sensible footwear - boots with ankle support and good tread, runners and
orienteers should have appropriate footwear
Map – Orienteers - 1:25,000 Explorer 164
- Walkers
1:25000 Explorer 164 or 10 or 1:50,000 Sheet 159
Compass
For walkers staying as groups for the entire route, one map and one compass for every three entrants is acceptable.
You may be refused entry if
you do not have these items.
1. Entrants must be at
least 12 years old. Those under 16 years old must be accompanied by a
responsible adult.
2. Each entrant must carry
those items listed in the equipment checklist. Random spot checks may be made.
3. Any entrant retiring or
in difficulty must telephone the organisers (the number is on the
checkpoint/control card) or inform the nearest checkpoint, otherwise an
unnecessary search may be instigated for you.
4. All walkers must observe
the Country Code at all times.
5. Swansea Outdoor Group
have the right to:
- Refuse entry and to require entrants to retire for any reason, but especially
on grounds of safety (including deteriorating weather conditions).
- Postpone or cancel the event if weather conditions are considered to be too
severe.
6. Neither Swansea Outdoor
Group, Swansea Bay Orienteering Club, any member of either, nor any sponsor or
supporter associated with the event can accept any responsibility for any loss
or injury, or any financial loss howsoever caused.
Registration
> Entry fee: Adults £5.00 in advance, £6.00 on the day; juniors and unwaged
£3.50.
> To register in advance, send the completed entry form plus entry fee to
the address on the form, by 5th June 2009.
> Registration/check in time: 30 minutes before start time.
Procedure during the walk
> Walkers should visit each of the checkpoints in the order shown above for
your route.
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Orienteers will receive control details at the start. The course tests
navigational skills more than the walking routes but is not a highly technical
route for experienced orienteers.
> Walk timings given are typical - your own times may vary from these but
must be within the designated opening times. Note that the event is not
competitive.
> Ensure that your entry number is recorded by the marshal at each manned
checkpoint.
> Total distances are approximate, the exact distance will be determined by
the route you choose between checkpoints.
> Route A is a particularly challenging walk and requires that a sustained
pace is maintained. Please ensure that you are up to the challenge before the
day of the event.
> Entrants must pass through the “Junction East of Hangman’s
Cross” checkpoint by 15:30, or Port Eynon Youth Hostel by 17:30, or they
will be retired from the event and offered transport to the finish.
Procedure At The Finish
> Give your checkpoint card to the check-in desk to record your return.
> Please do not go home without checking in since this could mean an
unnecessary search is carried out for you.
> The Sports Pavilion will close and
the car park will be locked at 21:00.
Refreshments
Light refreshments will be available at Arthur’s Stone Car Park,
Llanmadoc and Port Eynon checkpoints, and at the finish until 20:30. Additional
water supplies will be available, however, you are strongly advised to bring
adequate provisions for the day.
Page Updated on 08.08.09
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