THE BLACKDOWN BEAST 2022 - 29th January
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The Blackdown Beast is a very social, self-navigated run. Runners follow a picturesque cross country route of 7.6 miles on seldom used footpaths to Smeatharpe. Here they enjoy a doughnut (gluten free options) and a cup of tea at Smeatharpe Village Hall as a reward for their hard work. The next leg of the run is 2.8 miles on lanes and country paths which drops down to the village of Upottery and the Sidmouth Arms which will provide more sustenance to the runners. The 10 mile option finishes here. Minibus transport will be provided to take the 10 milers back to Dunkeswell, BUT please select the 10 mile option on the entry from. The 16 milers then take the road to Rawridge. Here they will turn on to the country, cross the river Otter and climb to the top of the ridge to the viewpoint above Luppitt for a spectacular panorama of the surrounding countryside before running the remainder of the 3.3 miles to the Luppitt Inn for another refreshment stop. The last 2.7 mile leg of the day takes you across country over Luppitt Common back to Dunkeswell Airport for a well earned drink and food at the Aviation Cafe. Cash and card payments are accepted.
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Photos and Comments of 2022 Beast
Raising money
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Elevation profile of 16 mile route
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Comments on 2022 Beast
Jamie Howard Thanks for putting on this event, really enjoyed it, a satisfying slice of east Devon hills with plenty of mud - my legs haven't forgiven me yet!
Rob Anderson Thanks. Great event. My first ever Beast, and I suspect my first ever 10 mile run! Loved everything about it.
Judith Jeeves Thanks a lot for today. I think to say I enjoyed it all may be a little untrue, but I found it very good fun in parts, very tough in others, and it is the longest run I have ever done! I am proud of myself for doing it. PS The ladies who provided refreshments at the first stop were really lovely, and I was very pleased with my gluten free flapjack!
Annabel Russel Thank you, it was a really well organised event and my first time. I look forward to the beauty in the summer.
Lisa Hatchard Thank you for organising, Blackdown Beast is one of my favourite runs and always the start of my running year.
Caroline Tait Thanks for another fantastic event, loved all the off-road sections.
Simon Malley A quick note to say thanks to you and all the volunteers for organising and delivering a great run. It was my first Blackdown Beast but it definitely won’t be my last!! Carry on the great work raising money for such a worthwhile cause.
Lorraine Ayres Thank you so much to you and your colleagues for another friendly, fun and muddy at times run event. It's always my favourite in the calender. I will look for some photos.. fantastic atmosphere as always and a very worthwhile charity. I'll be back for the Beauty next.
Terry Bewes On behalf of the 24 runners from Sidmouth Running Club I would like to thank you and your team for another excellently organized Beast. I thought the new HQ at the Airdrome was so much better with plenty of parking and inside space to have a drink and hide from that biting wind. Everyone of our runners had a great time. Thank you
David Cobb Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the run. I was meant to do 10m but stayed on to do the whole distance...although it wouldn't have been possible without the very kind village hall-ers at Smeatharpe and Luppitt, and the pub staff at Upottery. Many thanks for organising.
Jamie Howard Thanks for putting on this event, really enjoyed it, a satisfying slice of east Devon hills with plenty of mud - my legs haven't forgiven me yet!
Rob Anderson Thanks. Great event. My first ever Beast, and I suspect my first ever 10 mile run! Loved everything about it.
Judith Jeeves Thanks a lot for today. I think to say I enjoyed it all may be a little untrue, but I found it very good fun in parts, very tough in others, and it is the longest run I have ever done! I am proud of myself for doing it. PS The ladies who provided refreshments at the first stop were really lovely, and I was very pleased with my gluten free flapjack!
Annabel Russel Thank you, it was a really well organised event and my first time. I look forward to the beauty in the summer.
Lisa Hatchard Thank you for organising, Blackdown Beast is one of my favourite runs and always the start of my running year.
Caroline Tait Thanks for another fantastic event, loved all the off-road sections.
Simon Malley A quick note to say thanks to you and all the volunteers for organising and delivering a great run. It was my first Blackdown Beast but it definitely won’t be my last!! Carry on the great work raising money for such a worthwhile cause.
Lorraine Ayres Thank you so much to you and your colleagues for another friendly, fun and muddy at times run event. It's always my favourite in the calender. I will look for some photos.. fantastic atmosphere as always and a very worthwhile charity. I'll be back for the Beauty next.
Terry Bewes On behalf of the 24 runners from Sidmouth Running Club I would like to thank you and your team for another excellently organized Beast. I thought the new HQ at the Airdrome was so much better with plenty of parking and inside space to have a drink and hide from that biting wind. Everyone of our runners had a great time. Thank you
David Cobb Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the run. I was meant to do 10m but stayed on to do the whole distance...although it wouldn't have been possible without the very kind village hall-ers at Smeatharpe and Luppitt, and the pub staff at Upottery. Many thanks for organising.