Route
MANX MOUNTAIN MARATHON 2006 RECOMMENDED ROUTE
You are strongly advised to reconnoiter the route before the race‑day.
It must not be construed that permission to use all sections of the route makes them a public right of way.
Compulsory sections are in bold print. Failure to observe these will mean automatic disqualification.
To North Barrule CHECKPOINT (1) - From Market Sq. turn right at promenade, right up Queens Drive, left after Eskdale Hotel then right to Elfin Glen. Ascend through the glen to the Mountain Road, straight across, ascend to the summit – gr.443909.
To Clagh Ouyr CHECKPOINT (2) - South ridge run to most southerly cairn on Clagh Ouyr - gr.415889
To Snaefell CHECKPOINT (3) - Flagged route to the Mountain Road. Cross at the marshal’s position, ascend Snaefell - gr.398882
To the Bungalow COUNTER-CHECKPOINT(drinks) – Easterly descent to the Bungalow - gr.396866.
To Beinn-Y-Phott CHECKPOINT (4) - Go over and follow fence parallel to the Mountain Road as far as the Brandywell Road. Ascend the path to Beinn‑Y‑Phott summit - gr.383860.
To Carraghyn CHECKPOINT (5) - South crossing the Millenium Way ascend the most southerly cairn on Carraghyn summit - gr.369849.
To the Injebreck COUNTER-CHECKPOINT(drinks) - Descend to the west keeping right of the plantation, over the stream and up to the gate. Follow the path to Injebreck - gr.355847
To Colden CHECKPOINT (6) – Left then right into field, cross stream Ascend to Colden summit - gr.343844.
To Slieau Ruy CHECKPOINT (7) - South west skirting Lhargee Ruy. Ascend Slieau Ruy - gr.328824.
To Greeba Summit CHECKPOINT (8) – West/south dog leg ridge run to Greeba summit - gr.317817.
To the Greeba Bridge COUNTER-CHECKPOINT(drinks) Follow the flagged route through Kerrow-ny-Glough Farm to Greeba Bridge – gr 301810
To St Johns - West along Peel Road to the marshall at Ballachurry Road. Down Ballachurry Road to the Old Railway line then West, crossing Curragh Road to the Old Railway Station car park at St Johns – gr 277818
To Slieau Whuallian CHECKPOINT (9) – Left out of the car park, first right then first left up Back Slieau Whuallian Road.
START OF THE SHORT COURSE AT THE PATRICK ROAD JUNCTION
Right into main plantation entrance. Follow the flags to the top of the plantation. Follow the ridge to the Slieau Whuallian summit - gr.265805.
To Garey Gate CHECKPOINT (10) – Flagged route and track Garey Gate - gr.255791
To South Barrule CHECKPOINT (11) – Left along the road to Cross Vein Mines and the Round Table Rd. Through the gate opposite on the main road and ascend to South Barrule summit - gr.257759.
To Round Table X-Roads COUNTER-CHECKPOINT (drinks) –Descend south on path, branch off right for the X-Roads - gr.246757
To Cronk Ny Arrey Laa CHECKPOINT (12) – Follow path through Cronk Fedjag to the right of the Round Table Road rejoining the road through the gate at corner - gr.233747. Follow the road for 50 yards and right through gate Ascend to Cronk ny Arrey Laa summit - gr.224746
To Sloc COUNTER-CHECKPOINT(drinks) – Public footpath descends to Sloc - gr.217734.
To Fleswick COUNTER-CHECKPOINT(drinks) – Public footpath on the landward side of Lhiattee ny Beinney for just about 1½ miles, 2Km, then bear right. Descend by the public footpath to the beach at Fleshwick. Left up road to the Counter Checkpoint – gr 201711
To Bradda Cairn CHECKPOINT (13) – Ascend public footpath to Bradda Cairn - gr.197715
To Bradda Tower CHECKPOINT (14) – Follow the coastal path with caution to Bradda Tower
To Ocean Castle Hotel FINISH - Follow flagged route to Bradda Road. Right staying on the pavement to the finish on the grassed area opposite the Ocean Castle Hotel.
N.B. IT MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED THAT PERMISSION TO USE CERTAIN PATHS AND TRACKS FOR THE MARATHON MAKES THEM A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
