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Holiday Running: Kielder

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Well, I was very excited for the first run of my holiday and I set out nice and early (for me). Forgot to bring the running lead so the dog is pulling me along faster than I wouuld like to start off. Ran (too fast) in the wrong direction for 5 minutes (Google said go east, I went west) and then realised that I hadn't started Mr Garmin. . .Turn around and pretend that never happened.

Running in the right direction now, we reach the castle in 5 minutes and the dog is off sniffing and tearing about as we pick a trail at random and start to ascend. The paths are very well maintained and meander back and forth , rather than going straight up the hill. This suits me fine and I am enjoying running up through the woods, stopping every now and then to read the information boards. I meet the Gruffalo in the arboretum.

Out onto a forestry commission road but there is not a soul about. I miss a sign and just run on in a hopeful sort of way. I always get lost at least once, on holiday runs and this time is no exception. (In Wales I had to ask a man which town I was in). I stop to consult maps but of course, Google has left the building. Decide I should turn around as I have no idea where I am going. I do see some of the tougher trails, which we will no doubt walk at some point this week.

I see the sign where I must've gone wrong and start the descent, back on the other side of the castle and on to the road. 4k up and down (plus a bit that I dropped in the bin at the start).

Home, shower and bacon sandwich and very happy with that excursion. Dog had a fabulous time too, he said. Tomorrow, now that I have my bearings, I shall go a little further.

Happy running all!

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MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10

I am so envious! I’d love to visit Kielder-it looks like a beautiful part of the country. Great run too. It’s amazing how difficult finding starts of runs can sometimes be. I bet that shower and bacon sarnie were super satisfying!

in reply toMissUnderstanding

It is very beautiful in Northumberland and running is a good way to explore.

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skysue16Graduate10

That really sounds wonderful - getting lost adds to the fun 😂 I hope the Gruffalo didn’t give you too much of a fright - what did the dog think (my spaniel sometimes barks at carvings/statues!).

in reply toskysue16

Yes I like the jeopardy of getting lost! The dog was following other pursuits and didnt notice the Gruffalo!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Oh that sounds perfect, Google's not always right so it was a 50/50 chance that you were right first time. The Gruffalo? You lucky lady

in reply toSueAppleRun

He had terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to

Oh my goodness I'd have run like the wind, we found owls and things when running in Lancashire which were amazing

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RoxdogGraduate10

That sounds exciting. How lovely to be on holiday!

in reply toRoxdog

It is lovely indeed to be on holday, especially after 4 days back post Christmas😂

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TimeInNatureGraduate10

What a beautiful place to be running.

We called in on the Forest last September when we were driving from Dundee to Newcastle.

So tranquil.

Enjoy every moment

in reply toTimeInNature

Yes very tranquil, except fot the MTB's and runners everywhere today! The Kielder duathlon was on😄

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