Canix UK Delamere Rally
Sun 25th March '07
- Sun 25th Mar '07
Location Info
Delamere Forest in Cheshire is a mixed woodland managed by Forestry England. The forest includes several lakes, wetland edges, and an extensive network of gravel forestry roads and recreational trails.
Terrain is mostly flat with mild rises formed by glacial deposits. Surfaces consist mainly of firm forestry aggregate with localised patches of softer soil in wetter areas.
Course Description
The trail is mostly hard packed surface, undulating, very interesting with plenty of turns to keep both musher and dog alert.
Directions
From The North & The South:
Leave M6 aJ19. Turn onto the A556 signposted to Northwich/Chester & North Wales. Stay on the road for approximately 13 miles. Turn right at the Abbey Arms pub onto the B5152 to Frodsham & Delamere Forest. After approximately 1 mile turn left into the forest following event signs.
Canix UK
Cani-Cross UK (CaniX) is a UK organisation that promotes the sport of canicross, a form of cross-country running where a runner is connected to their dog using a harness, waist belt and bungee line. The group encourages people of all abilities to take part in running with their dogs, emphasising fitness, teamwork and safe participation for both handler and dog.
The organisation runs a series of CaniX events across England, Scotland and Wales, typically held during the cooler months from autumn through spring when conditions are safer for dogs to run. Races are generally short off-road courses, commonly around five kilometres, with additional classes for juniors and “have-a-go” participants to encourage newcomers to the sport.
Through organised races, training guidance and community events, Cani-Cross UK helps introduce runners and dog owners to canicross while supporting the continued growth of dog-powered sports in the UK. The organisation promotes participation across all ages and breeds, highlighting the benefits of exercising and exploring the outdoors together with dogs.
