Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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249 m

The Cat's Back Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cat's Back is the long narrow and very runnable ridge south of Black Hill. It's on the eastern edge of the Black Mountain range so gets brilliant views east into England. Exposed so can feel hard in high winds.

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2.43 km

Black Hill Summit

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Black Hill stands at the top of the Cat's Back ridge and south of Hay Bluff. The running here is really fun, with good trails underfoot and soaring ridgelines with …

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7.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

2.14 km

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.14 km

2.08 km

Elevation

Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

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Thursday 20 November

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