Canicross Trailrunners Malards Pike Rally
Wed 22nd June '11
- Wed 22nd Jun '11
Event Info
Forest of Dean Athletic Club Mallards Pike 5 mile run, more info at http://www.fodac.org.uk
Location Info
Mallards Pike is located on the road between Blakeney and Parkend. It sits within the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and centres around a lake surrounded by mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland. The site includes Forestry England tracks, lakeside paths, and gravelled multi-use routes.
Terrain is gently rolling, reflecting the broader Forest of Dean plateau. Surfaces are mainly firm forestry aggregate with occasional softer earth sections under tree cover.
Course Description
The majority of the trail will be forest road – a hard rolled dirt surface. However as much grass will be available as possible. Dog boots, which should not be needed, should be available as a means of coping with last minute adverse weather/trail conditions.
Directions
From South
M5 J15, M4 South Wales. J21, M48 Chepstow. Over Severn Toll Bridge, J2 and at roundabout take 3rd exit then at next roundabout take 3rd exit A48 Gloucester. Through Chepstow, Woolaston, Alvington and Aylburton. At miniroundabout, take 2nd exit continuing along the A48 to Blakeney 50 yards after the Cock Inn take left turn into New Road signposted Parkend. Follow this road for approx 2 miles where venue is on right. Follow signs to our car parking.
Alternatively…
M4 junction 22 A466 – and North East – Gloucester – take the A48 to Lyndey. Take the B4234 north to Parkend – left turn from South, right turn from Gloucester. At ‘T’ junction in Parkend turn right and follow the road for approximately 2 miles where Mallards Pike will be located on the left hand side.
From North
M5, J11, A40 past Gloucester and towards Ross-on-Wye stay on dual carriageway and DO NOT turn off at the lights to Newent. Next roundabout turn left onto A48 Chepstow, through Minserworth and Westbury-upon- Severn, under railway bridge, through Broadoak, Newnham on Severn and into Blakeney. 50 yards before the Cock Inn take right turn into New Road signposted Parkend. Follow this road for approx 2 miles where venue is on right. Follow signs to our car parking.
Alternatively…
M50 to Ross on Wye B4234 through Lydbrook, cross A4136 next left on B4226 to Speech House Hotel, turn right and follow the road to its end, turn left at ‘T’ junction – Mallards Pike 0.5 miles on the left.
From West
A4136 from Monmouth through Staunton. Follow the road to B4234 sign posted right to Lydney then see North above.
Canicross Trailrunners
CaniCross Trailrunners is a UK-based community dedicated to promoting dog-powered sports and encouraging people to run, bike and explore the outdoors with their dogs. The organisation focuses on inspiring safe participation and sharing best practice so that both dogs and handlers can enjoy canicross and related activities responsibly.
The group provides educational resources, training advice and guidance for newcomers as well as experienced athletes. Through articles, clinics and beginner training plans, the organisation helps people learn the fundamentals of canicross and other cani-sports, where a dog is connected to the runner by a harness and bungee line to work together as a team.
Alongside educational material, CaniCross Trailrunners also supports a wider community of clubs, events and training groups across the UK. By connecting participants and promoting responsible practice, the organisation helps grow interest in canicross while encouraging people and their dogs to stay active together outdoors.
Event Completed
Start Date
Wednesday 22nd June '11
End Date
Wednesday 22nd June '11
Event Length
1 day
Start Time
19:00
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