Day two
Nant Gwynant to Dolgellau
59km (36.5 miles) | 3000m (9,842t)
Southern Snowdonia has a special gnarliness! Welcome to the Moelwynion and Rhinogydd.
Hatchling course?
Start to support point (Cwm Bychan) – 36km | 1600m
OR
Support point (Cwm Bychan) to the finish – 23km | 1400m
The race line plunges directly south, but in the way is some of the most broken terrain of the race. Underestimate these mountains at your peril - they might be small but they are perfectly troublesome. Also, this is a day that is devoid of population, except you!
Event Guidance & Cut-off Times
- lightbulb Tip: Click/tap on "Learn more" then expand the map to get more route details.
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Cut-off times:
- Path/Road junction (CP 4) cut-off time is 12:20
- Support point (Cwm Bychan - CP 7) cut-off time is 15:45
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Guidance times: (These are best viewed on the race map issued at registration but included here for your convenience)
- START 06:00 / CP 1 08:05 / CP 2 09:10 / CP 3 10:15 / CP 4 11:20
- CP 5 14:00 / CP 6 N/A / CP 7 15:00 / CP 8 17:15 / CP 9 19:00
- CP 10 20:00 / CP 11 20:35 / FINISH 22:00
- route Following the route: Please see our guidance on following the route for information about mandatory/recommended sections, accessing the digital route (including GPX files), and details about the event map issued at registration.
- directions_run IMPORTANT: Exploring the route pre-event: Please see our guidance on exploring the race route pre-event for information. Some sections of the route are private, and special access is arranged for the event—accessing these areas outside the event may jeopardize future races.
- map Get a step ahead with the official event map: Aspirant participants can purchase last year's event map. This is a great companion for those who prefer a tangible map to study before the event.
Day two terrain type
Get a full flavour of day two from our race footage
video cover photo ©No Limits Photography