OTHER EVENTS

CHEDDAR CHASE
Approx. 13km Fell Run

Registered with the Fell Runners Association
 

Sunday 16 May 2010 at 1100am

The Cheddar Chase offers runners a challenging 13km multi-terrain route with some serious climbs rising to 800 feet above sea level, but with the compensation of superb views down into Cheddar Gorge and out across the Somerset Levels.

 
Starting in the shadow of 450ft High Rock in Cheddar Gorge, this scenic run leads first to the 274 Steps up the side of the Gorge into "Cheddar Caves & Gorge" Nature Reserve, along the cliff top, tracing a figure of eight route through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, across fields and along tracks to the Roman lead mines at Charterhouse, back along the cliff top on the north side of Cheddar Gorge and returning to the base of High Rock.

Entry Fee: £8.00

Entry limit: 150 runners

NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd senior male and female and 1st and 2nd MV4O and FV4O.
One individual prize per competitor.
Running numbers and race information will be posted to entries received on or before 07 May.
Cashed cheque means a successful entry.
Memento to all finishers.

All proceeds to “Help for Heroes”

Enquiries: Elly Milln c/o Cheddar Caves & Gorge 01934 742343 elly@cheddarcaves.co.uk

You can download an entry form HERE

This year’s Crag AttaK free climbing festival is part of a much larger celebration of outdoor activities in Cheddar Gorge, featuring climbing, cycling and running.

As well as Crag AttaK you can take part in the cycling Killer Climbs and the x-country run Cheddar Chase.  For details visit www.cheddarcaves.co.uk or ring Elly on 01934 742343.  Here are the main climbing events.  Conditions apply.*

The Cheddar Gorge Tyrolean:  Continuing our tradition of creating Britain’s most famous Tyroleans, this is the longest yet, an 82m crossing spanning the mouth of the Gorge near Gough’s Cave.  Places limited; register in advance.* 

Speed Climbing:  A fun speed-climbing competition on the Cheddar Caves RockSport wall.  Big holds and big audiences = a high octane performance! Fastest climbers win a prize from our sponsors Taunton Leisure.*

Open climbing on all Summer season routes:  All climbers welcome.*

Open climbing on High Rock and Pinnacle Bay: These legendary routes such as Coronation Street, Crow, Castles Made of Sand and Heaven and Earth Show are normally restricted to Winter climbing.  All climbers welcome.*  Watch out for Ian Parsons as he forces a new 4-pitch climb all the  way to the top of High Rock.

British Mountaineering Council International Meet: Following a week on gritty Cornish granite, international guests and their hosts will recuperate on smooth, technical Cheddar Gorge limestone. Classics such as Paradise Lost, Brainbiter, Ahimsa, SkyScrape and Valley of the Blind will no doubt fall.  Pat Littlejohn will be reliving Crow 40 years after he made the first ascent. 

Sunday evening:  A get-together with drinks and a free meal at the Explorer’s Café-Bar, gough’s Cave, as part of the BMC International Meet.  Crag AttaK helpers, participants and winners can collect a voucher on the day from Martin Crocker on a first-come first-served basis.

Meeting place:  To participate in any organised Crag AttaK event, meet at the Cheddar Caves RockSport Wall (100m up Gorge from Gough’s Cave on the same side) 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Parking:  Parking is restricted, so all climbers please park in Priest Rock car park (next car park up-Gorge from High Rock) or in any car parking area further up-Gorge (apart from beneath Horseshoe Bend Buttress).  A road closure will be in force between The Reservoir and Coopers Hole from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Sponsors and supporters:  We are delighted to acknowledge the generous help of Cheddar Caves & Gorge, The National Trust, Taunton Leisure, The British Mountaineering Council, the Avon & Somerset Search & Rescue Team, Lyon.

Further information and registration:  The Crag AttaK Organiser is Martin Crocker, Cheddar Caves & Gorge.  For further information, to register for the Tyrolean or to receive an accommodation list, ring 01934 742343 or 07855 618620 or email elly@cheddarcaves.co.uk

*  Cheddar Caves & Gorge and The British Mountaineering Council’s Climbing Access Agreement.  All climbers taking part in Crag AttaK are subject to these conditions.

‘Climbing and participating in Crag AttaK on Cheddar Caves & Gorge land are subject to the conditions of the access agreement between Cheddar Caves & Gorge and The British Mountaineering Council.  Outside Winter, access is available to specific, identified parts of the Gorge during off-peak periods.  When climbing on Cheddar Caves & Gorge land (south side) climbers must hold civil liability insurance, e.g. as BMC or MCofS members or affiliated members, or if otherwise insured must have lodged a copy of their insurance document with Cheddar Caves & Gorge before climbing.’