Circuit of Avonbeg

Description:

A loop of the Glenmalure valley, taking in Clohernagh, Lugnachoille, Camenabologue, Conavalla, Lugduff, Mullacor

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Sunday 24th April, 2022

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

1345

Distance (km):

25.50

Event Difficulty:

10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

Leinster Championship 

Route Description:

From the start follow the zig zag track to Arts Lough.

Depart the lough in a South Eastern direction to climb the natural shelf in the land with small footpath leading up to Clohernagh. Depart Clohernagh summit due west, up along the broad ridge to Lugnaquillia.

From Lugnaquillia head north to Camenabologue. Approximately the first kilometre is trackless but the remainder of this section can be followed on a walker's track without too much difficulty.

From Camenabologue the next checkpoint is Conavalla. A mostly direct route offers easier navigation but a more circular route closer to Table Mountain may provide easier running ground. Prior route checking is recommended.

Next checkpoint is Lugduff. From Conavalla careful navigation is required to gain the correct spur leading to the Lugduff ridge.

From Lugduff continue south east along the ridge towards Mullacor, the final summit of the race. There is a walkers track along this section. The summit is not the first cairn but 200m beyond this point.

Descend Mullacor down to the finish in Ballinafunshoge carpark. This path can be busy so please be courteous to others using it.

M/W 70 route will come down zig-zags after reaching summit of Cloghernagh and then go directly to finish.

Getting There:

Start/Finish at Ballinafunshoge car park (T 081 928)

Organisers Instructions:

The Circuit of Avonbeg requires an ability to navigate on trackless terrain and consists of the following checkpoints which must be visited in order

T 079 928 Start - Bridge (Ballinafunshoge)
T 058 930 Arts Lough
T 058 918 Clohernagh
T 032 917 Lugnaquillia
T 023 960 Camenabologue
T 040 972 Conavalla
T 072 954 Lugduff
T 093 938 Mullacor
T 081 927 Finish - Carpark (Ballinafunshoge)

Maps which cover the race area include:
EastWest Glendalough Glenmalure 1:25,000
Harveys Wicklow Mountains 1:30,000
OSI No 56 1:50,000

The EastWest map is recommended. Users of the other maps may be at a disadvantage.

Equipment:
Due to the nature of this race the following MUST be carried
1. Rain Jacket (Due to the remote nature of this race we will insist on a proper rain-jacket - not just a light showerproof top)
2. A whistle
3. Race area map and compass
4. Hat and gloves
5. Fully-charged mobile phone
6. Water & food to sustain you over the course of the race

Failure to possess 1 to 6 of the above at registration or race start will result in your entry to the race being refused.
Failure to possess 1 to 5 of the above while finishing will result in your disqualification from the race.

Please arrive with the above mentioned items, they are for your safety.

There will be an early start @ 10am for runners typically 160% of winning time.

There will be a cut-off at at Camenbologue @ 13:45. If you fail to get to this point by this time you must descent Table Track to Barravore carpark and the finish.

Prizegiving Location:

Ballinafunshoge car park

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director		John McCann	No
First Aid Officer		Mick Hanney	No
Helper		Stephen Brennan	No
Helper		Hilary Jenkinson	No
Helper		Bill Halliden	No
Helper		Roelie Smit	No

Volunteers (Running)

Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Carpool