SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge
This is a 10-mile trail running event along part of the iconic Lykewake Walk long-distance FP visiting Lilla Howe which is home to the oldest cross on the Moors, Lilla Cross. Dating back to the 7th century it commemorates the death of Lilla a thane to Edwin King of Benicia who sacrificed himself to save his Lord from an assassin.
You will also visit Louven Howe which is believed to be a Neolithic/Bronze Age long barrow burial site. Then it’s a long gentle run back down to Jugger Beck before the climb up onto Jugger Moor once again. Throughout the route, you will be blessed with views stretching out to the coast at Whitby onto Ravenscar, Scarborough Castle and the Wolds all the way around towards Blakey Ridge right to the coast off of East Cleveland.
But beware as Lilla will get his revenge.....and there is always a forfeit to pay for revenge. A sting in the trail will have to be overcome before the finish line.
Each finisher will receive a bespoke medal which has been specially commissioned to celebrate their achievement. There will be a time limit of 3 hours.
Mandatory Minimum Kit:
- Waterproof Jacket with taped seams unless Paramo.
- Hat and gloves
- Spare thermal top or jacket for emergency only.
- Emergency bivvy bag.
- 500 mils of fluid
- At least 60 grams of food (about a handful of jelly babies etc)
- Fully Charged Mobile phone. It is advised that you have What3words and OS Locate or OS Maps loaded onto it.
- Working compass. (no bubbles and settles pointing towards magnetic north when you hold it flat in the palm of your hand)
- OL 27 OS Map or Harvey’s Map of the North Yorkshire Moors.
- Cup for drinks.
Participants should be self-sufficient for circa 10 miles and 3 hours. Water, coke and sweets are provided at the finish only. Some flags and marshals will aid navigation, but participants are expected to navigate themselves. The route will be marked on a master map at registration.
The event start will be at the Lay-by on the A171 above Jugger Howe at grid reference NZ 945002. Parking is available at the start, with a £1 per car donation collected for the National Park. Canine companions are allowed on short leads or harnesses and dog powered entrants start five minutes after the main field with an adjusted three hour limit.
Entry is limited to 50 participants. All participants must be at least 18 years of age. Entries are managed via SiEntries with no entries on the day.