Administrative Changes and Changes to Route
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The maps and descriptions issued at registration on the day are up-to-date for
this year.
There may be more changes; check here again nearer the day
There is a
possible access problem in the section between
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Administration
Maps and the route description will show this number.
Route changes 2012
Administration
For 2011, the emergency telephone number will be 07860 250878
Maps and the route description should now show this number.
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Stage 2: THIS CHANGE RELATES TO DISPUTED A
RIGHT OF WAY.
At Hilltop, cross road and take the path between fences to the left of the new buildings. Follow path
to pylon at bottom of hill. Continue on path past pylon until it turns right (about 10
metres), drop down steep bank to road, cross and take grass path across
field to lower road. Turn left and follow road.
The public enquiry endorsed the ROW, but with a caveat that could be
appealed - outcome awaited.
#$ The village hall used for the Firbeck checkpoint for the last few years has
closed; the checkpoint will now be in the hall on the opposite (left) of the
track as you approach Firbeck. Recce runs and team stage
lengths are not affected.
Stage 6/7
Consequently, Stage 6 is reduced in length, Stage 7 lengthened by 1.2 km.
This means that Stage 6 will be the third longest stage in the event.
For 2 person relay teams, the odd stage runner now gets the 3 longest stages, 1, 3 and 7
(total 49.8 km, c.f. 31.2)
#$
Crossing fields from Micklebring to Firsby Hall Farm, trees on either side of a
track have been ploughed up, making a large, open field, requiring care in
navigation. Revised instructions from field bridge (change in italics):
Take
defined FP across field to gap in hedge (aim for white “Heron Way” disk on brow
of hill) on bearing of 268°, cross railway cutting on bridge. Cross stile to
left of gate after bridge. Bear half right (302° - turn through 30°) and
cross field to gap in hedge, to left of high point of ridge; do not drop into
valley on left. Cross track (R then L). Cross field, to L end of hedge at
opening. Don’t go through opening but take track to L of hedge. Follow track
above reservoir (on left) bear L on path to L of fenced area to hamlet.
Turn R. You are now on the old route at Firsby Hall Farm.
Route changes 2010:
$# Stage 2: THIS CHANGE RELATES TO DISPUTED A RIGHT OF WAY. Monitor this page to check for updates; ROW is still disputed.
After Hilltop, take the path between fences to the left of the new buildings. Follow path
to pylon at bottom of hill. From here, there are two alternatives, depending
on how the ROW issue is resolved. If you are planning a recce run...
Follow Wood Lane through to roundabout on access road for (former) airport,
turn left to follow road to next roundabout at bus shelter (Aston Hotel on
left). Turn L at roundabout, then take ROW on right, opposite third
lamppost on this road. Follow direction of arrow on path to stile
close to main road. Cross stile, turn left and follow path between fences to
steps leading to path under bridge.
$# Catcliffe to Treeton - As in 2009 and following effective completion of the landscaping work, we will use the 'old' route parallel to river: R at main RD, (short cut in front of houses), then L on FP over earthbank at RD junction. Follow cycle path along right bank of the river, cross the large grey-green bridge, initially right and then go straight up to cross FB over RWY.
Stage 4
Lindrick Golf Course - A subway has been constructed under the A57, and a permissive path goes through it.
After climbing up from the stream crossing at the boundary of the golf course, fork right along a track past a shed (following yellow posts). Fork left obeying Permissive Path sign, then left to tunnel. On leaving tunnel, turn left as signed, passing to right of green to next sign (partially hidden by trees) going behind line of bushes. Follow edge of vegetation to path at corner. The next path crosses a fairway, emerging opposite the lane leading to Woodsetts.
Stage 8
Swinton to Finish: The route to the Finish shown on the maps and described in the written description is that to be used in any recce runs. It is anticipated that on the day a route will be taped from the 'illuminated cycle path' to the Finish Line back of the sports centre.
Changes in 2009
Organisational Changes 2009
Change of date - to be brought forward 2 months. Most people should be able to finish in daylight - and certainly there will be less dark, and less plough.
Route changes 2009:
4 route changes are already under consideration - to
be confirmed.
Changes marked # have been incorporated into written
description, $ into
Wainwright map
$# Stage 2: THIS CHANGE RELATES TO DISPUTED A RIGHT OF WAY. You will be advised on the day which route to take.
After Hilltop, take the path between fences to the left of the new buildings. Follow path to pylon at bottom of hill. From here, there are two alternatives (to be confirmed on the day - it is expected that we will be taking the alternative fall-back route).
Original: Cross stile by
pylon, drop to RD, cross to track, past steel gates if they are open for 30 m, R down
small path to R of wooden gateposts, cross rough land/stile to RD. If
you see new house at end of track, you have gone too far. If gates are
closed, go right for 20 metres and take grass path across field to lower
road.
Fall-back: Continue on path past pylon until it turns right (about 10
metres), drop down steep bank to road, cross and take grass path across
field to lower road. Turn left and follow road.
In each case, follow road to hidden path on right, opposite first road in from the left and near bus shelters.
$# Stage 2: Catcliffe to Treeton - A second change relates to a bridge that has been closed but a better bridge should be reopened. RMBC hope that this will be available for 2009. You will be advised which route to take on the day
If landscaping is finished, we will return to the old route parallel to river: R at main RD, (short cut in front of houses), then L on FP over earthbank at RD junction. Follow cycle path along right bank of the river, cross the large grey-green bridge, initially right and then go straight up to cross FB over RWY. This is likely to become available just before the event, and so can't be reconnoitred fully.
$# Amended description:
Treeton checkpoint/feedstation: moved to cricket
pavilion, 100 m straight up Washfield Lane from footbridge over railway.
Checkpoint at gate to cricket grounds, feedstation at pavilion.
$# Stage 3: From
checkpoint, go out of gate, turn R, take field path along top boundary of cricket ground (footpath and TPT signs). Keep straight on until path starts to go downhill, then
go Right through stone squeeze (obstruction to stop motor cycles) / under a
telephone wire to footpath (half right) leading to bend in track, opposite concrete bridge
leading to lakeside path
$# Stage 4: change of Right of Way after level crossing at Turnerwood
Cross RWY, turn R, follow path on L bank
of ditch towards farm complex. Go round back of farm (to L) and at track turn L
uphill along track towards woods. See the
route in pictures 4
$# Stage 8: From Swinton. Follow canal towpath under bridge, then Right up field to road, cross to stile, follow path half right across field to a line of bushes. Go to the right of the bushes, then sharp left behind them to a gap leading to a path and stile; join cycle track. Follow this to DVC. (replaces route along Hatherley Rd). See the route in pictures 8
Three starts: 6:00 for walkers and slower runners, 7:00 for fast runners, 8:00 for relay teams.
Stage 2: Minor adjustment following local redevelopment: Approaching Tinsley, after crossing canal take new FP through stile to L and then R to RD - cross where safe, turn R
We are using the 2006 Event Centre, Dearne Valley College Sports
There will be three starts: 6:00 for walkers, 7:00 for runners, 8:00 for relay teams.
Stage 1
Grange Park Checkpoint is (probably) to be moved from
the access road to the track between the Golf Driving Range and the fenced-off
football pitches, i.e. about 500 m further on. Confirmed.
Stage 2
From Hilltop. SA on fenced path at L of CP (behind houses). SA and slightly R
alongside fence to pylon at bottom of hill. Cross stile by pylon, drop to RD,
cross to track, through steel gates, for 20 m, R down small path to R of
wooden gateposts, cross rough land/stile to RD. If you see new house at
end of track, you have gone too far.
Near Sheffield Airport - Turn R down Wood Lane (road works, no road sign). L at end, at new
roundabout ('The Car People' on L, airport on R), follow RD to roundabout after
bus shelter. L on site RD, follow line of landing lights to field/site corner
adjacent to main RD, down steps and follow fence below main RD and R after
bridge. Then L at end of fence on path across rough land, fork R twice, emerge
onto open land then L alongside hedge to FP to L of wooden fence in front of
houses. Follow FP, cross RD, FP between fences. Follow RD to Catcliffe.
L at main RD, R at mini roundabout, follow RD to L bend, past track (to Wilf
Jay's), R at FP sign, through gate up bank, follow path to fence, turn L.
Follow fence, R at corner, then L to cross FB
over RWY to TREETON checkpoint
Stage 5
(from FP along edge of housing estate – Carlton-in-Lindrick) to RD. Turn L, 200 m, turn acute R on FP. Warning – this FP is reported to be overgrown and flooded at the corner. Instead, continue along the road for 15 m, turn right back on yourself and regain FP when possible.
Stage 6
On the approach to Maltby Church, a footbridge was closed for repair (as of
July) for 6 months. This has now been repaired - no change needed
Stage 7
A significant change is being introduced for Stage 7 (Maltby to Old Denaby) for
safety, to avoid a long run on a dangerous road, AS BELOW:
From MALTBY checkpoint (6) LOCATION
TO BE CONFIRMED
Change from here: Turn R follow RD 200 m then L to Micklebring. Follow RD through village to 4-way junction. Turn ½R, (L of small village green) to FP (signed) after barn after last house on L. Follow path on L of field to stile at L corner (below M18 motorway). Take path alongside fence (below M18) over 3 stiles to surfaced track. Turn R, under motorway, then L on track parallel to M18. After 100 m, R at stile, indistinct path (field edge) to FB (planks) over stream and R round end of hedge. Defined FP across field to gap in hedge, cross railway cutting on bridge. Cross stile to left of gate after bridge. Follow track to L of fence (small trees on left), to end of fence. Cross track. Cross small field, to L end of hedge at opening. Don’t go through opening but take track to L of hedge to left of opening, to R of a field. Follow track above reservoir (on left) and L of fenced area to hamlet. Turn R at track (beware of stone blocks blocking end of track)
You are now on the old route at Firsby Hall Farm. Follow track between buildings first L and then R down over stream. Turn L on signed FP across field (uphill) to escarpment, ½ R to woods, immediately turn L down FP (½ L, following L edge of wood). Becomes track, then lane. At main RD (Hooton Roberts) go SA down lane, ½ R. Lane
Wainwright
map of changes 2007 changes still apply (you may need to right click, Save Target As... and open the
Acrobat - .pdf - file),
printable summary of changes and Route
in Pictures (stage 7) updated
5 Dec 2006: GPS files have been updated to include route changes
Organisational changes for 2006:
(a) Brampton Leisure Centre is closing, and we have negotiated a new venue, the DVC Sports Centre at the Dearne Valley College, which was passed 3 km from the finish in previous years. It is signed from the Manvers roundabout (SE 454008) on the A6023, 8 km north of Rotherham. Grid Ref SE 455003. Directions in Final Details and our web site. Optional basic Friday Night accommodation (£4 pp, bring sleeping bag – see Final Details). This route is shown in pictures
(b) there will be one start for runners
Route Changes 2006
Stage 1: Start to Grange
Significant change.
Stage 2
( Brinsworth to Catcliffe):
Site work on
Europa Way obstructs route past the airport landing lights.
This section is shown in
pictures
Stage 3
In Rother
Valley Park.
Do not turn right off park access road as in previous years. Instead, follow
park access RD to main RD. Cross
RD, turn R (downhill). L along
tarmac track just before stream (bridge). Follow
track to canal, merge to towpath, uphill (Norwood). Follow canal bank.
Stage 8: Old Denaby to Finish
From Swinton, follow illuminated cycle path to Dearne Valley College and where
path emerges to college grounds (and road) turn L
up and to the Sports Centre to finish. This
section is shown in pictures
§Stage 2 ( Brinsworth to Catcliffe):
We have reverted to the original route, modified by landscaping, but at least at
present open, without last year's obstructing fences : go down Wood Lane to
Europa Way, turn left on pavement and
continue to the roundabout just after the airport landing lights. Turn L
along the road and then along the line of the lights. Continue to the
field/site corner. Down slope and then
steps, under main road. R after 40 m, 50 m then 150°L (very
sharp) on path/track, on FP cross first RD, FP (between fences) then follow RD to
Catcliffe. R at main RD, (short
cut in front of houses), then L on signed path at RD junction.
§Stage 7 (Ravenfield Common)
Turn Right after barn on slight Road bend
after 40 sign. Follow path ½ Left over stiles across 3 fields.
Note:
the power line that used to be followed has been removed. The line of the
path can be followed - with care - to the stiles at each fence. Bare ½
Right after the third stile, cross plank bridge to stile at corner of field
leading to track.
(Stage 8 changes obsolete)
§ indicates changes incorporated into map and description (later on this page)
Stage 2:
Within Grange Park, there are now even more fences. Follow park road
for 100 m, turn L and follow to road bend and gates in
security fence. Turn right following path/surfaced path between fences and
hedge, (New bit) Keep going in same general direction, down, across park road
and up following fence round football pitches, Left at corner. At
end of low wooden pole fence, turn Right along edge of rough ground to SMALL path.
You are now back on route.
Stage 2:
The field with the landing lights of
Sheffield Airport is now fenced off (Stage 2, Brinsworth to Catcliffe). Unless
the path is re-opened, follow airport access
road to roundabout, under bridge (following signs for Catcliffe), past Morrisons and 2 roundabouts, continue
to left turn on road towards Catcliffe - go straight ahead in line with Left kerb of
Poplar Way over earthbank signed as a footpath
Details will be confirmed on the day.
Thanks to Les Hill and Ian Wallis for bringing some of these changes to our attention..
Grange Park (map strip 3) - Revised again: see 2004
Meadow Hall Road A6109
(map strip 4)
New security fencing around warehouses and alongside the railways can hide
the path (on approach to river path)
Last update
06 February, 2012
by
Henry Marston