Sperrin's Challenge Walk 2011

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      Sperrin's Challenge Walk

      DETAILS FROM 2011

Organised by the

MID ULSTER WALKING CLUB 

The route is approximately 32.78K (20.37 miles) and will begin at Drumnaspar Amenity Carpark (IH522 914) on the Glenelly Road (near Plumbridge, Co. Tyrone) and will finish at 'The Rural College', the Event Centre (IH764 958) near Draperstown. The route will take in thirteen of the Sperrins highest tops in the following order;

Mullaghcarbatagh (517m), Mullaghclogher (572m), Mullaghasturakeen (581m), Mullaghclogha (635m), Mullaghdoo (568m) Dart (619m), Sawel (678m), Meenard (626m), Mullaghneany (627m) Oughtmore (569m), Spelhoagh (568m), Crockbrack (526m) & Crockmore (478m).

The Total Ascent is 1684m (5,525ft) - Total Descent is 1703m (5,588ft) with total time taken to complete the Challenge (average walker) expected to be approximately 10-11hours.

Sperrin Challenge

The Sperrin Challenge will be based at The Rural College & Derrynoid
Centre, Draperstown, BT45 7DW.

Special accommodation rates have been agreed for Challenge participants.
Entry fee for the Challenge is Stg£15 or Euro€18.
There will be a surcharge for late entries Stg£5 or Euro€6.
Numbers will be limited so pre-entry is essential.
Early entry will help us to organise buses. so your co-operation is
very much appreciated.
All participants will be required to check in at The Rural College and
travel by bus to the start point.

The entry fee includes bus transport to start point, refreshments
after the walk & a donation to a charity (Charis Cancer Care).

The full route will take in twelve of the Sperrins highest tops in the
following order;

Mullaghcarbatagh (517m), Mullaghclogher (572m), Mullaghasturakeen
(581m), Mullaghclogha (635m), Mullaghdoo (568m) Dart (619m), Sawel
(678m), Meenard (626m), Mullaghneany (627m) Oughtmore (569m),
Crockbrack (526m) & Crockmore (478m).

There will be 3 separate events.
(1) Full challenge walk starting at 7am.
(2) Full challenge mountain race starting at 10am
(3) Half challenge starting at the approx half-way point of the full
challenge. Start time of this will be advised closer to the event, but
will be approx 10am or later.

FULL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE LINK BELOW

MID ULSTER WALKING CLUB 

For more information post a message on Facebook or email
harraghy@utvinternet.com
For more information on the mountain race email jmccloy86@gmail.com