Fell Running Guide
@fellrunningguide.bsky.social
Dave Taylor, UK Athletics Fell & Mountain Running coach providing specialist training for trail, fell and mountain runners.
Sub 24hr Paddy Buckley, Charlie Ramsay and Bob Graham rounds.
Also - camping, mountains, nature.
https://fellrunningguide.co.uk
Sub 24hr Paddy Buckley, Charlie Ramsay and Bob Graham rounds.
Also - camping, mountains, nature.
https://fellrunningguide.co.uk
Video answer to task from 30th July in comments.
Northumberland Landscape.
Northumberland Landscape.
September 26, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Video answer to task from 30th July in comments.
Northumberland Landscape.
Northumberland Landscape.
Map Reading Task 373
Identify the 2 features highlighted.
Where on the map was the photo taken?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Detailed video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Identify the 2 features highlighted.
Where on the map was the photo taken?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Detailed video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
September 24, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Map Reading Task 373
Identify the 2 features highlighted.
Where on the map was the photo taken?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Detailed video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Identify the 2 features highlighted.
Where on the map was the photo taken?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Detailed video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Fantastic sky last night.
High cirrus associated with an approaching cold front, and a low sun resulted in the appearance of twin "sun dogs".
High cirrus associated with an approaching cold front, and a low sun resulted in the appearance of twin "sun dogs".
September 23, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Fantastic sky last night.
High cirrus associated with an approaching cold front, and a low sun resulted in the appearance of twin "sun dogs".
High cirrus associated with an approaching cold front, and a low sun resulted in the appearance of twin "sun dogs".
Video answer in comments explains what features we can see and also some sad history about the location.
September 19, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Video answer in comments explains what features we can see and also some sad history about the location.
Map Reading Task 372 - Landscape Recognition
Which hills are shown in the photo?
Where on the map was the photo taken?
Bonus for explaining how you worked it out - what features can you see?
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Which hills are shown in the photo?
Where on the map was the photo taken?
Bonus for explaining how you worked it out - what features can you see?
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
September 17, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Map Reading Task 372 - Landscape Recognition
Which hills are shown in the photo?
Where on the map was the photo taken?
Bonus for explaining how you worked it out - what features can you see?
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Which hills are shown in the photo?
Where on the map was the photo taken?
Bonus for explaining how you worked it out - what features can you see?
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Stream direction question.
Video answer in the comments
Video answer in the comments
September 12, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Stream direction question.
Video answer in the comments
Video answer in the comments
Video in the comments based on yesterday's Map Reading Task.
I went to find the pond, deliberately choosing a route that I wasn't familiar with.
The video shows my plan, the terrain that I encountered and the features that helped with navigation.
The photo shows the ford at the starting point.
I went to find the pond, deliberately choosing a route that I wasn't familiar with.
The video shows my plan, the terrain that I encountered and the features that helped with navigation.
The photo shows the ford at the starting point.
September 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Video in the comments based on yesterday's Map Reading Task.
I went to find the pond, deliberately choosing a route that I wasn't familiar with.
The video shows my plan, the terrain that I encountered and the features that helped with navigation.
The photo shows the ford at the starting point.
I went to find the pond, deliberately choosing a route that I wasn't familiar with.
The video shows my plan, the terrain that I encountered and the features that helped with navigation.
The photo shows the ford at the starting point.
Map Reading Task 371 - Route choice
How would you get from the ford at A to the pond at B?
Consider:
Easiest to navigate.
Fastest.
Distance, elevation gain, terrain.
Tick off features and attack points.
Video discussing route options for Patreon subscribers this evening.
How would you get from the ford at A to the pond at B?
Consider:
Easiest to navigate.
Fastest.
Distance, elevation gain, terrain.
Tick off features and attack points.
Video discussing route options for Patreon subscribers this evening.
September 10, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Map Reading Task 371 - Route choice
How would you get from the ford at A to the pond at B?
Consider:
Easiest to navigate.
Fastest.
Distance, elevation gain, terrain.
Tick off features and attack points.
Video discussing route options for Patreon subscribers this evening.
How would you get from the ford at A to the pond at B?
Consider:
Easiest to navigate.
Fastest.
Distance, elevation gain, terrain.
Tick off features and attack points.
Video discussing route options for Patreon subscribers this evening.
No flagstone paths to today's interesting Peak District location.
Map and compass over rough ground to the V1 Flying Bomb crater.
Map and compass over rough ground to the V1 Flying Bomb crater.
September 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
No flagstone paths to today's interesting Peak District location.
Map and compass over rough ground to the V1 Flying Bomb crater.
Map and compass over rough ground to the V1 Flying Bomb crater.
New flagstone path on Kinder looking rather out of place.
Personally I preferred the challenge of needing to use a compass and tackling rough terrain!
#peakdistrict
Personally I preferred the challenge of needing to use a compass and tackling rough terrain!
#peakdistrict
September 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM
New flagstone path on Kinder looking rather out of place.
Personally I preferred the challenge of needing to use a compass and tackling rough terrain!
#peakdistrict
Personally I preferred the challenge of needing to use a compass and tackling rough terrain!
#peakdistrict
Video in the comments gives the answer to a task from a couple of months ago.
No man made features, no streams, no woodland just contour lines!
No man made features, no streams, no woodland just contour lines!
September 5, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Video in the comments gives the answer to a task from a couple of months ago.
No man made features, no streams, no woodland just contour lines!
No man made features, no streams, no woodland just contour lines!
Map Reading Task 370 - contours only!
Locate the 5 features on the O.S. map.
Rank them in order of elevation.
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Also posted to my FB page, see other answers there.
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Locate the 5 features on the O.S. map.
Rank them in order of elevation.
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Also posted to my FB page, see other answers there.
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
September 3, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Map Reading Task 370 - contours only!
Locate the 5 features on the O.S. map.
Rank them in order of elevation.
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Also posted to my FB page, see other answers there.
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Locate the 5 features on the O.S. map.
Rank them in order of elevation.
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Also posted to my FB page, see other answers there.
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
I've passed this feature lots of times over the years. I always think it would make a great howff.
Maybe I should get up there with my bivvy bag one night 😄
Maybe I should get up there with my bivvy bag one night 😄
September 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
I've passed this feature lots of times over the years. I always think it would make a great howff.
Maybe I should get up there with my bivvy bag one night 😄
Maybe I should get up there with my bivvy bag one night 😄
Got wet on today's run. First time in ages!
August 27, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Got wet on today's run. First time in ages!
Map Reading Task 369
4 trig points on the maps but which one are we looking at?
What landscape features help you work it out?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
4 trig points on the maps but which one are we looking at?
What landscape features help you work it out?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
August 27, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Map Reading Task 369
4 trig points on the maps but which one are we looking at?
What landscape features help you work it out?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
4 trig points on the maps but which one are we looking at?
What landscape features help you work it out?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
Map Reading Task 368
1 - Identify the body of water.
2 - Identify the precise position on the map from where the photo was taken.
What features determine your answer?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
1 - Identify the body of water.
2 - Identify the precise position on the map from where the photo was taken.
What features determine your answer?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
August 20, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Map Reading Task 368
1 - Identify the body of water.
2 - Identify the precise position on the map from where the photo was taken.
What features determine your answer?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
1 - Identify the body of water.
2 - Identify the precise position on the map from where the photo was taken.
What features determine your answer?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Is it a trig point?
Video answer in the comments.
Video answer in the comments.
August 15, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Is it a trig point?
Video answer in the comments.
Video answer in the comments.
Map Reading Task 367
Identify the 2 features highlighted and the position from where the photo was taken.
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Map extract via Hiiker
#mapreading
Identify the 2 features highlighted and the position from where the photo was taken.
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Map extract via Hiiker
#mapreading
August 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Map Reading Task 367
Identify the 2 features highlighted and the position from where the photo was taken.
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Map extract via Hiiker
#mapreading
Identify the 2 features highlighted and the position from where the photo was taken.
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Map extract via Hiiker
#mapreading
Catastrophic stile failure on the Ulster Way. @lakesstiles.bsky.social
August 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Catastrophic stile failure on the Ulster Way. @lakesstiles.bsky.social
Had a great little run to the edge of the map! (blue dot)
Malin Head, as far north as you can go.
Malin Head, as far north as you can go.
August 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Had a great little run to the edge of the map! (blue dot)
Malin Head, as far north as you can go.
Malin Head, as far north as you can go.
The far north:
Malin Head
Malin Head
August 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The far north:
Malin Head
Malin Head
Map Reading Task 366
Which of the 4 arrows on the map identifies the trig point in the photo?
Explain your reasoning (what features helped you work it out)
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video explanation for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Which of the 4 arrows on the map identifies the trig point in the photo?
Explain your reasoning (what features helped you work it out)
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video explanation for Patreon subscribers this evening.
August 6, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Map Reading Task 366
Which of the 4 arrows on the map identifies the trig point in the photo?
Explain your reasoning (what features helped you work it out)
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video explanation for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Which of the 4 arrows on the map identifies the trig point in the photo?
Explain your reasoning (what features helped you work it out)
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video explanation for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Map reading.
Not everything is on the map!
See video explanation in the comments.
Not everything is on the map!
See video explanation in the comments.
August 1, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Map reading.
Not everything is on the map!
See video explanation in the comments.
Not everything is on the map!
See video explanation in the comments.
Map Reading Task 365
1) Identify the feature circled in blue.
2) Identify the precise photo location.
What other key features can you identify?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video explanation for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Harvey map used with permission.
1) Identify the feature circled in blue.
2) Identify the precise photo location.
What other key features can you identify?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video explanation for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Harvey map used with permission.
July 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Map Reading Task 365
1) Identify the feature circled in blue.
2) Identify the precise photo location.
What other key features can you identify?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video explanation for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Harvey map used with permission.
1) Identify the feature circled in blue.
2) Identify the precise photo location.
What other key features can you identify?
If I like your answer it doesn't mean you are correct!
Video explanation for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Harvey map used with permission.
The Hiiker app has an interesting feature that allows you to compare and overlay 2 different maps.
The video in the comments demonstrates how to compare O.S. Harvey and Historical maps.
This would help answer a recent map reading task that I posted!
The video in the comments demonstrates how to compare O.S. Harvey and Historical maps.
This would help answer a recent map reading task that I posted!
July 26, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Hiiker app has an interesting feature that allows you to compare and overlay 2 different maps.
The video in the comments demonstrates how to compare O.S. Harvey and Historical maps.
This would help answer a recent map reading task that I posted!
The video in the comments demonstrates how to compare O.S. Harvey and Historical maps.
This would help answer a recent map reading task that I posted!