The inaugural 5k event took place within the beautiful grounds of the Hirsel Estate, Coldstream, on an equally beautiful sunny day (unusual I know in Northumberland 🤣). It was very low key (no numbers or time chips) but very welcoming , friendly and well marshalled.
The route, slightly undulating, meandered through tracks fields and woods, with beautiful views, particularly of the House itself , which wouldn’t normally be seen .
Just as we could see the finish line approaching however, a ‘ dog leg’ change of direction took us back up a grassy hilly incline before final descent to finish – and coffee van 😋 . I had a moment of panic when I thought the “back-marker” runner was herding me up the hill but turns out he was the photographer.
A great event – ideal for anyone new to trail running, or, in my case, returning from a variety of setbacks and injuries.
All in all, though thoroughly enjoyable.
(by J. Turner)
Wooler Running Club 