Black Cattle Ultra Gwartheg Duon
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Black Cattle Ultra Gwartheg Duon
The Black Cattle Ultra follows the Cambrian Way across South Wales from Llanthony to Cardiff, offering two point to point ultra distances along mountain ridges, moorland and woodland. The route passes notable local landmarks including Llanthony Abbey, Pen-y-Fal (Sugarloaf), Twmbarlwm, Mynydd Machen and Castell Coch before finishing at Cardiff Harlequins RFC in Radyr.
Both routes require self-navigation; the course is not waymarked and runners follow Cambrian Way markers until Tongwynlais, then switch to the Taff Trail for the final miles. GPX files are provided by the organiser. A kit check is carried out at registration and required kit must be carried to complete the event.
Support on the route includes live tracking, a professional medical team, timing, a photographer and indoor aid stations with warm food. The 44 mile race has three indoor aid stations and the 33 mile race has two, with additional water points roughly every six miles. Indoor aid stations are located at Abergavenny Community Centre, Pontypool Pontymoil Church and Machen. There are changing rooms and showers at the finish venue and flushable toilets at the indoor aid stations. Transport to the start is available as an optional extra and parking is available at the finish line. Entry fees are shown as separate charges for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
