Canix UK Fundraiser Malards Pike
Sun 1st May '05
- Sun 1st May '05
Event Info
5km Canicross Race (canine cross country where your dog takes you for a run!) Individual and team charity events.
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.
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.
Event Completed
Start Date
Sunday 1st May '05
End Date
Sunday 1st May '05
Event Length
1 day
Start Time
9:00