We are so pleased to be the chosen charity for Winding Paths amazing selection of events this year!
On Saturday 10th October take on your choice of the 30 Mile Ultra, Half Marathon or 10K entirely on the South West Coast Path. We have limited FREE spaces for all three routes, all we ask is that you agree to raise a minimum of £100.
Contact Alison to find out more on 01803 217419 or alison.upton@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
More details on all three routes below
The three routes
Ultra- Kingswear to Shaldon – 8am +
30 Challenging Scenic Multi-Terrain miles all on the South West Coast Path with 6,500 ft of ascent
Starting in Kingswear in South Devon the route starts with just under a mile of flat running along a country lane, but then the challenge really begins as the route heads off-road, 9 miles of very scenic technical coast path all the way to Berry Head, before heading around Brixham Harbour and then back off-road to Goodrington Beach, from here until Torquay Harbour the route is on tarmac, just after you pass the Imperial Hotel in Torquay the route heads mainly onto the trails again as it heads up and down before reaching Babbacombe Beach, where if you are lucky Sammy the Seal maybe about, you then duck under the famous Babbacombe Cliff Railway and head to Petitor Downs, from this point to the finish you are on very scenic 6 miles of hilly off-road trails. Finishing at the picturesque Ness at Shaldon, with views across the River Teign.
The route is multi-terrain with around 75% trails, but it is all on the South West Coast Path, the majority of tarmac is in the flatter middle section from Goodrington Beach to Torquay Harbour.
Half Marathon- Preston Green to Shaldon – 9.30am +
13.1 Challenging Multi-Terrain Miles all on the South West Coast Path with just over 3,000 ft of ascent
Starting at Preston Green nr Paignton, from here until Torquay Harbour the route is on tarmac, however just after you pass the Imperial Hotel in Torquay the route heads mainly onto the trails again as it heads up and down before reaching Babbacombe Beach, where if you are lucky Sammy the Seal maybe about, then you duck under the famous Babbacombe Cliff Railway and head to Petitor Downs, from this point to the finish you are on very scenic 6 miles of hilly off-road trails. Finishing at The Ness at Shaldon.
The route is multi-terrain with around 75% trails but it is all on the South West Coast Path, the majority of tarmac is in the first section from the start to Torquay Harbour.
As the route is totally on the South West Coast Path navigation is as simple as keeping the sea on your right and following the Acorn signposts, however we will be adding extra signage and have marshals where needed
10K – Babbacombe to Shaldon 10.30am +
Now added a Challenging Multi-Terrain 10K all on the South West Coast Path , this is one hilly 10K with over 1,800ft of ascent
Starting at Walls Hill in Babbacombe you start by running down to Babbacombe Beach, where if you are lucky Sammy the Seal maybe about, then you duck under the famous Babbacombe Cliff Railway and head to Petitor Downs, here the roller-coaster of a run starts, finishing at The Ness at Shaldon.
The route is multi-terrain with around 95% trails but it is all on the South West Coast Path.
As the route is totally on the South West Coast Path navigation is as simple as keeping the sea on your right and following the Acorn signposts, however we will be adding extra signage and have marshals where needed.