Bob Graham Leg 1 Recce

I don't think I'm up to doing a 24hr Bob Graham Round, but always something to aim for eh! This is a 'notes to self' video as I check out the one leg of the route that I don't know. Leg 1 starts in Keswick and then takes in Skiddaw, Great Calva and Blencathra before heading down to the A66 at Threlkeld.
The activity is on Strava at / strava

[@TimeGoesBack]

I ran leg 1 a month or so back. I had the same mindset as you at the bridge after Great Calva. I ended up running across the bridge first, then backtracked went up the path to the right…and finally back to the bridge where I discovered that smaller path 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ That heather was energy sapping but a superb workout nonetheless.

[@robinmager]

I was lucky to get a tip off as to the right route or I’d have been doing the same. Shows how a recce could save valuable time and energy when taking this on as part of a bigger challenge! Doing that route again I’d be tempted to opt for ‘longs’ to keep the heather at bay and gortex socks, for obvious reasons. Happy running!