The route from Hartsop Hall now climbs directly up the main track & path from the checkpoint up before taking the climb up to Hart Crag by the route of your choice (this is the original route on this leg). The route from Checkpoint 4 to the finish will be flagged on the day. Runners reconnoitring must use recognised footpaths and ensure all gates are closed, especially on Hartsop Hall land.
In adverse conditions there will be an alternative route avoiding St.Sunday Crag. Details will be provided at Registration if necessary.
Any 4th leg runners who have not taken over by 13.25hrs. will be started in a mass start.
Important! There is a cut-off time on Leg 4 at Hart Crag summit. Any team not arriving at this checkpoint by 14.25hrs (or one hour after the mass start) will be withdrawn from the race and will be instructed to return to Brotherswater. They will be able to descend with the summit marshals if necessary. This cut-off is for the safety of marshals along the race route.
Toilets – Portaloos at barn near Hartsop Hall changeover. There are NO Relay Toilets at Sykeside campsite.