W2R3

[ShannieP]

Slight delay in completing wk2

Family weekend in Devon,friends house is on a hill and surrounded by hills or roadworks and as a newbie thought would put me off so delayed run

Today was hard as last run was Thursday but proud I completed it without stopping

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Which part of Devon. I live there, near Ashburton; a lovely part of the world.

I hope the weather was kind to you. It was here, but Devon is a BIG county.

Keep running and keep us up-to-date.

[ShannieP Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Friend lives in Newton Abbot

Went to Exmouth beach yesterday

Down for a week in August....after I've graduated so hope to do some beach running and have ago at those hills

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I know NA well...I won't tell you what my son says about it!!

There is a lovely there and back run from Shipley Bridge to Avon Dam. About 6.4K in total that it is a water board access road which runs along the river Avon with rhododendrons dipping their flower laden boughs in the river and the open moor acting as an amphitheatre with sheep, cattle ponies all watching you.

If you want grid references, let me know.

Bigbury on sea is a good spot for running. A pretty big double-sided beach with an island to run on and explore...not to mention a pub for a pint!

[ShannieP Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

Would love the grid reference for the run

Thanks so much

[Hidden in reply to ShannieP]

Hi

GR is Ordnance Survey sheet OL28, 681629. It is sign posted as Avon Dam/Shipley Bridge from the Marley Head junction off the A38.

There is a car park with basic loos and the access road just follows gently(!) uphill crossing over and running by the river Avon.

Any problems, text me on 07905 443622.

Nick

[ShannieP Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Great thanks so much

[mcgurranhouse Graduate]

Well done for getting out there. I am proud of every stage that I can do without begging for mercy. Keep it up.

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Good for you. Onto week 3!

[Tarisayi]

Wow. Isn't it amazing what your body can do if you put your mind into it. Good for you. Well done.