Twin Peak

[LostOldTimer]

Could someone scan & post an old Errwood West map please?
Does anyone know if it is very steep and rough?

[johnloguk]

Sorry I've not got a map to post. But from what I remember it isn't steep but it is quite rough underfoot.

[RS]

Day 1 terrain is steep, dark green and grotty from what I remember

[FatBoy]

Yes steep and rough, but not totally devoid of technical interest. The moorland for day 2 far more runnable but due to lack of trees not really much of a challenge technically.

[Lizi Beee]

day 2 could be quite challengin physically, i heard rumours that is was rougher than people remembered recently...

[HOCOLITE]

I thought it was pretty rough when I last visited there. That was a long time ago, I put it on the list of areas that I wouldn't rush to visit again. Mind you I did that with Macclesfield Forest and still went back.

[johnloguk]

There is always Lincoln South Common if you want to avoid steep and rough areas , which is rough (but fast) open hillside with some contour detail.

A few years ago someone said about it, "why would I want to run round a City park when I can do proper orienteering somewhere else?" then they turned up and got the shock of their lives. It ain't Docharn and Deishar but it ain't a soft City park either!

And you could get a sneak preview of part of the Bomber long-O

[Stu]

Will the twin peaks have the route gadget uploaded for the maps?

[Carnage Head]

A fun weekend, well-organised. Tough, tough, tough moorland in places. I just never seem to get a good technique on it - but at least most others seemed to be walking uphill through it! I especially liked the challenge of the 'slippery bridge' on Day 1's run-in! Next year, I'm looking forward to an 'alligator-filled marsh' or some such hazard... Only joking...

[RogYoman]

I really enjoyed day 2 and that wasn't just because I had a good run. I think the planners did a very good job as the courses were phisically and mentally challenging in places. Well done MDOC.

[RogYoman]

I went round the 'slippery bridge' instead of going over it!!!

[FatBoy]

I went over the bridge then I went over onto the gravel

[Stu]

I just slipped and flung my arm out and now my arm is all bruised!

[tokoloshe]

Even with warnings about the bridge being given there were still some crashes. Obviously by the time runners are at the end of their course they forget some of the limitations of rubber studs.

[Andy.T]

It was after I slipped onto my back (wearing rubber studs!) on the bridge that they put out the warnings!

Enjoyed Twin Peaks thoroughly. I especially enjoyed the fact that they let us wear shorts on the second day....but it still probably wasnt the greatest idea to wear them.

Day one was a physically tough area, but Day 2 was excellent with large open areas to run around at great speeds.

I look forward to see what the organisers of Twin Peaks 2007 have in store!