Handicappers Special!

ROMANNOBRIDGE HANDICAP

Romannobridge, near West Linton.
The race starts at GR 162466 (Sheet 72). Go to Leadburn on the A701 or Howgate road, then follow the A701 southwest towards Biggar for about 6 miles to Romannobridge. Here turn left onto the B7059, follow this road for 1 mile and park on the right opposite the church. The race is about 10k over grassy moorland often without tracks with about 1500 ft of climb. A sketch map will be provided but in poor weather a compass and map may be necessary. Refreshments will be available in the Romanno Inn afterwards.

Willie Mykura

Romanno Handicap Map

The route starts by going up the track on the right hand side of the church, through the metal gate just before Whiteside cottage, and up to the top of Whiteside Hill [Check 1]. Now descend north eastwards towards the wood and join the track beside Flemington burn. Follow this track north to the stream ford, then climb onto Hag Law [Check 2] and follow the ridge to the trig point on Wether Law [Check 3]. From here retrace your steps towards Hag Law and drop into the valley, cross Fingland Burn and climb to the top of Drum Maw [Check 4]. From Drum Maw take the best route back towards Whiteside cottage and down the track to the finish at the church.