GPS Race Maps
Golf Ball Fell Race
from the Glory Pub, Commercial Street, Love-clough on the A682 between Rawtenstall and Burnley
| Advertised Statistics | Measured Statistics | |
| Distance | 5 Miles | feels longer |
| Total Climbs | 900 ft | feels more |
This race is named after the golf ball shaped radio transmitter thingy above the quarry at the final descent.
Turned up thinking 5 miles and only 900ft was going to be a doddle. It wasn't. This is a little toughy with a bit of everything. Although flat batteries meant I couldn't map it, I'm sure it was longer and/or higher than advertised. The steep downhill stretch on tarmac below the golf ball is a killer in fell shoes and made the old hip sockets feel like someone had put a food mixer in them.
The event was very well run by Rossendale Harriers with loads of prizes.
13 September 2007, (C) Copyright John Mayall 2006.