Panopticons Ultra
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Panopticons Ultra
Panopticons Ultra is a point to point trail ultra in East Lancashire that follows local trails and varied ups and downs while visiting the four Panopticons art installations by Mid Pennine Arts. The route begins at Colourfields on a former cannon battery near Blackburn and finishes in the village of Trawden. Transport is provided from the registration location to the start line.
The route is approximately 52 km with 1430 m of climb (about 32 miles, 4700 ft). It passes The Halo, The Singing Ringing Tree and The Atom at Wycoller, and includes sections of the Pennine Way, the Rossendale Way and the Pennine Bridleway through towns and rolling countryside. Checkpoints are located at the Halo (18 km) and Towneley Hall (32 km) before the finish in Trawden. Each checkpoint carries water, biscuits and a first aid kit.
Entrants must be self sufficient for clothing, food and drink appropriate to the weather and carry required kit. Mandatory equipment includes full body waterproof cover, a map, compass, whistle, mug and a fully charged mobile phone. Appropriate fell or trail footwear must be worn. Some navigational ability is required. Minimum entrant age is 18 years and dogs are not allowed. GPX and written route instructions and an OS 1:40k guide map are provided, with the GPX available for guidance only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
