GORPLE ROCKS TRAIL RACE
Route Description:
Starting alongside the landmark of Worsthorne, the village church, the race begins on the one mile climb of Gorple Road. Making your way up the trail to the Yorkshire/Lancashire border, you'll race towards to the races namesake "Gorple Rocks". A fast turn around, and you reach the point of what makes this one of the BEST trail routes in, dare we say it, the whole country*.
Now begins the 3 mile race back down...
Three things: Number 1: taking on the Downhill at Dusk produces awesome sunsets occurring over Pendle Hill on the horizon. Number 2: The descent is amazing... Have we said that already? Well it's worth mentioning again! Number 3: You'll be getting great support along the way as you pass fellow Pennine Trailers on the way up/down - give a high 5, just remember to stick to the left to ensure there's no bumps along the way.
*We hope you agree!
Race HQ: Simply Fields, Hurstwood Ln, Worsthorne, Burnley BB10 3LF
Parking: Simply Fields, Hurstwood Ln, Worsthorne, Burnley BB10 3LF
Distance: 9.3km
Elevation: 255m
Registration: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Race Start: 6:45pm
Date: 31/8/21
Entry:
https://www.penninetrails.com/Shop/inov-8-Pennine-Trails-Midweek-Trail-Series-2021-Entry-p181117004
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