Some of our members cross between orienteering and fell running. Some notable long distance challenges are The Rankin Round (in the Mournes), the Wicklow Round and The Bob Graham Round (in the Lake District). If you are thinking of tackling any of these challenges the following accounts will be of great interest to you.
The Wicklow Round
- Alan Elwood’s account of the Wicklow Round on 23 May 2023.
- “Coming Home” a documentary including LVO’s Moire O’Sullivan recalling the first completion of the Round.
- “Mud, Sweat and Tears” Moire’s book written on her experience of completing the Round.
The Rankin Round
- Alan Elwood’s account of “The Rankin Round”
- Billy Reed’s double Rankin Round
- Moire O’Sullivans winter Rankin Round
The Bob Graham Round
- Andrew + Alan Elwood’s account of “The Bob Graham Round”
Cassie’s Challenge
- Moire O’Sullivans Cassie’s Challenge report
- Cara Lavery and Susan Lambe’s Cassie’s Challenge hiking report