Sandpoint / Middle Hope loop 16k

Please read all event information before attending:

Event Information:

This route takes in the National Trust protected area of Middle Hope, which delivers trail runs along cliff tops and sheep tracks as well as out onto a peninsula jutting into the sea. From there we cross the beach, which is a 2k run to Kewstoke Woods where we will run through woodland trails for 7-8km before returning via a beach run to the car park 

Approximate Distance: 16km

Approximate Elevation: 271m

Expected Terrain: Sheep trails, rocky paths, woodland trails and sandy beach

Entry Requirements: This is a tough 16k run with rugged trails and hills. Runners should be able to keep up with a 6.00 - 6.30 per kilometre pace for the entire 16k.

Essential Kit:

• Trail running shoes
• Head torch with spare batteries
• Appropriate clothing for the weather
• Waterproof jacket if necesarry
• Minimum 1000ml of water
• Some form of sodium in food or drink
• Minimum 200kcal of food
• Spare, warm change of clothes in the car
• Spare food and drink in the car
• A fully charged phone

Recommended Extra Kit:

• First Aid Kit
• Foil Blanket

Other Information

• You must register on this page to attend
• If your plans change, please revisit this page to cancel your attendance so another member can take your place
• Do not attend this run if you are not medically well or injured in any way
• You must always listen to instructions and guidance provided by BTR run leaders