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The Environment |
Water bottles and plastic cups
To minimise littering and reduce our environmental impact, no water bottles or plastic cups are provided.
Runners must bring their own cup or fill their own water bottle / bladder/ hydration system at each check point.
This minimises litter-dropping on the trail and reduces our environmental impact.
Car sharing
To reduce the environmental impact of many runners travelling to the race, we encourage car sharing arrangements.
There are also social and financial benefits of sharing a vehicle and travelling together as a group. Connect with
other runners via our Facebook page and see who's travelling from your area.
Public transport
Holyhead Station has direct rail links to London Euston and Cardiff. Over the years many of our runners have travelled
to the race using the railway. Easy connections are also available from Chester and Crewe. From the train station in
Holyhead, the Breakwater Country Park is a good walk or short taxi ride.
For details on train times and fares visit National Rail.
Registration
Nothing will be sent out in the post before the event. Less paper, less impact!
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The Countryside Code |
Ring O' Fire follows the Countryside Code.
The Country Code is a standard set of guidelines for members of the public, to ensure respect and enjoyment in the countryside.
The five points of the Countryside Code are:
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Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs |
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Take maps/guidebooks |
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Be prepared for changes in weather |
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Check the weather so you know what to expect |
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Let someone know where you are going, how long you plan to be away |
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Learn signs and symbols used in the countryside |
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Leave gates and property as you find them |
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Farmers may leave gates open to allow their animals to move - so leave an open gate open, and a closed gate closed |
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Contact the local authority if you see a sign which may be misleading or illegal (e.g. Private, no entry - on a public footpath) |
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Follow paths, especially where crops are growing |
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Use gates or stiles if possible, rather than climbing walls or fences, to avoid damage |
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Don't disturb ruins or historic sites |
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Don't interfere with machinery or livestock |
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Protect plants and animals and take your litter home |
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Litter and leftover food spoils the beauty of the countryside |
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Don't damage, destroy or remove features such as rocks, plants and trees |
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Give wild animals and farm animals plenty of space as they can behave unpredictably |
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Be careful not to drop matches or smouldering cigarettes |
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Keep dogs under close control |
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By law, you must control your dog so that it does not disturb or scare farm animals or wildlife |
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Farmers are, by law, entitled to destroy a dog that injures or worries their animals |
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Always clean up after your dog and get rid of the mess responsibly |
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Consider other people |
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Respect the needs of local people |
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When riding a bike or driving a vehicle, slow down for horses, walkers and livestock and give them plenty of room |
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By law, cyclists must give way to walkers and horse-riders on bridleways |
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Support the rural economy - for example, buy your supplies from local shops |
Follow the Countryside Code wherever you go. You will get the best out of the countryside and help to maintain it now
and for the future.
For more information visit The Country Side Code or Natural Resources Wales provides a good PDF https://naturalresources.wales/media/1369/the-countryside-code.pdf
What do people say about us?
"A huge thank you to all involved from Bing and Q, all the check point teams and crew, and all fellow runners, it was a epic weekend, one that will live long in the memory, there were huge high points, many surprises, some quite spectacular lows, tears, laughs, and bonds that have become all the more stronger through the shared experience."
Past Ring O' Fire finisher