HEXHAMSHIRE RIDE
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ORGANISER
Sarah O'Neil & Paul Axcell
sarah: fenswood@btinternet.com
Paul: paul@axcell.co.uk
THE VENUE
Cooks House Farm is a tranquil spot 4 miles south of the historic town Hexham, a tourist spot with many UK awards for beauty and market produce.
Map Reference: NY904 590
FACILITIES
Refreshments, stabling, toilets, water, camping and corralling is available at the Venue.
Camping/Lorry - £8.00
for one night or £10.00 for 2 nights.
Stabling - £12.00 for first night and £10.00 for each
additional night.
Corralling - £8.00 for one night or £10.00 for 2
nights.
The above extras are to be paid with your entry.
THE ROUTE
The terrain is heather laden grouse moors, forestry and a few quiet lanes, a challenging route, there are a couple of short hard climbs. Short distance on quiet lanes. Fantastic views of designated area of outstanding natural beauty, natural water supplies on route and water at checkpoints as crewing involves long drives. Estimated % of tarmac: 15%. There will be approximately 10-15 gates - some manned.
Click here to view photographs of the routes.
OTHER INFORMATION
VET TIMES
Classes 1 & 2 (40k) 9 - 9.15
Classes 3 & 4 (30k) 9.15 - 9.45
Class 5 (30k PR) 9.45 - 10.15
Class 6 (18k PR) 10.15 - 10.45
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Organised by the Northumberland and Tyneside Group of Endurance GB