Most Sunday mornings, an informal gathering of Road Runners get together for a relaxed run across the beautiful Devon countryside. When and where we go is usually decided on a Wednesday evening down the pub. Runs start promptly at the time below, so please make sure you arrive in good time so you’re not left behind. There's lots of re-grouping, chatting, and stops to admire the scenery - this is not a competitive run! Non-members are welcome. Just turn up!
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Date: Sunday 5th August
Meeting Place: Ottery St Mary, Canaan Way car park (Matt's new run!)
Start time: 9.30am
Directions: Take the A30 out of Exeter towards Honiton. Come off at the sign for Ottery St Mary and follow the signs into the town (B3174). Go over the bridge over the River Otter and continue along the road as it bends its way through town for a further 200m. You will see signs for 2 car parks. Head for the the one marked "long stay" which is on the road you are already on (Canaan Way) just up on the left. (also signposted as "Civic Amenity Site")
Don't be tempted to turn right into Hind Street! The car park is free on Sundays.
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location (the start is where the letter A is):
Canaan Way car park
Distance: 9.5 miles
Difficulty rating:7 or 8
Brief run description: From Ottery, follow trails to the foot of East Hill. Follow the road and track up onto the ridge, run along the ridge a bit, then back down, back up and back down into the town.
Terrain: About 2/3rds off-road. One big, long hill and one shorter but steeper hill. yes, that's two hills in total folks!
Recommended shoe choice: Trail
(Fell= Swoops, Mudclaws, Walshes. Trail= Trailfox, Grizzly Approach,
Flyrocs. Road= any road shoe)
Weather: The weather as it is now in Exeter so that you can dress accordingly.