BRIEF:
A voyage from Paddington Station to Penzance and back loosely following the GWR line through the countryside that the Cornish Riviera Express once took.
EVENT REVIEW SUMMARY:
Route:
Extensive route notes and a variety of files will be distributed to entrants via email a week or two before the event. In the mean time use the interactive map for an overview of what lies ahead (subject to change); toggle the elevation & grade on/off by clicking the key. *Please note plugin's 'grade' is experimental so take it with a pinch of salt, especially where rocky outcrops may be present.
| Type: BR |
Points Distance: 1000 |
Total Distance: 1017km |
| Speeds: 13.3-30km |
AAA: 10.00 Gold Grimpeur |
Climb: 10460 |
| Time: 76h17 |
Entry closes: n/a |
Entry (min): £4.50 |
DESCRIPTION:
If you time it right you can leave Paddington Monday-Saturday at 10:03 as the GWR train leaves carrying the Cornish Riviera Express badge, and return 3 days later (Mon-Sat) at 14:01 as the return badged train arrives; 75h58m, allowed time 76h17m. Perhaps you could bag a stamp on your brevet card from the conductor?
DETAILS:
IT IS AN ADVISORY ROUTE – time dependant some sections will be Busy. Trunk and dual carriageways are avoided where ever possible but are used for short sections in places. Cities/towns can have dense traffic. You are free to follow a different path as long as you collect proof of passage at the relevant controls.
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