Wobbly Bridge Rathdrum

Description:

Wobbly Bridge Rathdrum

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 19th June, 2024

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

180

Distance (km):

8.00

Event Difficulty:

4 (1,1,2) - Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

Trail League Leinster 

Mandatory Kit:

Level A - Basic

• Showerproof, windproof jacket

All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.

You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.

Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.

Entry details:

No entry details have been added for this event yet. Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event

Route Description:

The route takes in the scenic trails of Ballygannon woods and Clara Vale nature reserve just North of Rathdrum. The start is located in picnic area at GR T185 895 and the finish is located at GR T187 894. The route is comprised of a series of ups and downs(some easy some not so) on mostly very forgiving trails. You will also cross over the newly constructed Samuel Hayes(look him up) bridge on both the long and short courses. See long course above and short below.

Getting There:

Detailed Directions to Hidden Valley Holiday Park GPS co-ordinates Latitude: 52.9398 Longitude: -6.2292 ==================================================================================== From Dublin and Dun Laoghaire (1 hour) Follow the N11 South to the R772 for Rathnew and Wicklow. At the roundabout in Rathnew, follow signs towards R752 for Rathdrum (approx 12 minutes from Rathnew). You will come around a bad bend into Rathdrum. The park is on your right, and is across the road from Glanbia. Turn right at the Ivy Leaf Apartments (before the road splits). This is the laneway alongside the river. This road will lead you into the park. ==================================================================================== From Rosslare (1 hr and 30 minutes) Follow the N11 North to the R752 for Rathnew and Rathdrum. Follow all the roundabouts for Rathdrum. At the t-intersection, turn left onto the R752. It will take you approximately 12 minutes from here to get to the park. You will come around a bad bend into Rathdrum. The park is on your right, and is across the road from Glanbia. Turn right at the Ivy Leaf Apartments (before the road splits). This is the laneway alongside the river. This road will lead you into the park. ==================================================================================== From Rosslare, passing through Avoca (1 hr and 20 minutes) This is another option, but the roads are not as smooth and the signs are not well posted! Take the N11 North to the Arklow South exit. This brings you into Arklow town. Turn left and follow the road down into town. When you get to the roundabout, go straight through it. This road turns into the R747. Take the R747 to the R752. You will pass the Woodenbridge Hotel, Avoca and then Meeting of the Waters. Keep going straight and you will come into Rathdrum. Follow the road down the hill. There will be a petrol station on your left. At the bottom of the hill, before you cross the river, turn left at the Ivy Leaf Apartments and Hidden Valley Park.

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Volunteers (Running)

Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize

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