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The Great Carradale Canter 2017

Posted on 23/03/2017 by sailorMay 18, 2018

This year The Great Carradale Canter is taking place on Sunday 25th June 2017. The route will be the same as in previous years, both the 10k and the 5k races starting and finishing at Carradale Harbour. The course enjoys a hilly start on the local roads before heading for Carradale Bay and then forest roads, finally returning to the village across fields to Shore Road and back to the Harbour. The 5k run follows a similar route but has short cut after the beach. A map will be included in the entrant pack to be emailed out to all participants.
The 5k course is actually 5.7k in length.
Photos from previous Canters can be seen on Facebook via this link.

RACE TIMING: Race timing will be carried out electronically by Keep it Simple Timing using ankle bands.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Some of the 10k route is on public pathways. Participants are advised to use pavements where possible and avoid running on the road. There be no road closure during this event. The rest of the race will be off road over country paths and Carradale Bay beach. Depending on the weather the off road sections may be muddy under foot and people are advised to wear appropriate footwear. People are advised to be careful as the surfaces are uneven and may become slippery. Use of headphones will not be permitted during the race. ALL participants MUST follow directions from the Marshalls, Coast Guard and Police.

PARKING: There will be no parking at the harbour car park. Participants are advised to use the parking at the Primary School, at Port na Storm and at the Village Hall. These places will be clearly marked.

REFRESHMENTS: There be water stations available at Caravan Site Road (after the beach), Carradale Network Centre and at the finish line. Tray bakes will be available at the finish line for participants as well as a cash barbeque.

To enter go to https://www.q-buster.co.uk/the-great-carradale-canter-2017

Follow this link to see a map of the route

Great Carradale Canter 2016

Posted on 27/04/2016 by sailorMay 18, 2018

Carradale Harbour Enterprises Ltd is delighted to announce the Great Carradale Canter taking place on Sunday 10th July 2016

We are delighted to announce that this year’s Great Carradale Canter 5 &10k event will take place on Sunday 10th July 2016 and will follow the same route as 2015.

To see a video of last year’s event follow this link https://youtu.be/sS4YUplmCa4

Check in will open at about 10.00 and close at 11.00. Race briefing on the Start line at 11.20. The 10k will start promptly at 11.30am and the 5k will start at 11.35

To enter go to https://www.q-buster.co.uk/the-great-carradale-canter-2016

Entry fees are £18 for the 10k (Early Bird £16 until 20th June) and £14 for the 5K (Early Bird £12 until 20th June). Junior, under 16 5k will be £7.

Both races start and finish at Carradale Harbour. The 10k course enjoys a hilly start on the local roads before heading for Carradale Bay and then forest roads, before returning to the village. Then across fields to Shore Road and back to the Harbour. The 5k run follows a similar route but has short cut after the beach. A map will be included in the entrant pack to be emailed out to all participants.
The 5k course is actually 5.7k in length.

This is an idyllic trail race with a mixture of sandy beach, path and forestry track with a few short(ish) road sections. Depending on the weather the off road sections may be muddy underfoot and entrants are advised to wear appropriate footwear. Some surfaces are uneven and can become slippery. Maps will be included in the entrant packs.

There will be water stations available at Carradale Network Centre, and at the finish line.

There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd Male and Female in 5k and 10k as well as Senior. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for the junior 5k. There will be Shields for the fastest male and female runners.

Follow this link to see a map of the route

Posted on 04/05/2015 by sailorJune 9, 2015

Carradale Harbour Enterprises Ltd is delighted to announce the inaugural Great Carradale Canter taking place on Sunday 12th July 2015.

This will be primarily a 10K event although there will also be a 5K alternate for younger/beginner runners. Check in is from 10.30 to 11.15 am for 11.30 (10K) and 11.45 (5K) start.

To enter go to https://www.q-buster.co.uk/carradale-canter Entry costs just £15 (£10 and £5 for the 5K) and entries close 30th June 2015 or earlier if fully subscribed.

The race begins at Carradale Harbour, a hilly start on local roads. The 10K course then heads across Carradale Bay and then onto forest roads, before returning to the village across fields to Shore Road and back to the Harbour for the finish. The 5k run follows a similar route but has short cut before the beach.

There will be water stations available at Carradale Network Centre, and at the finish line.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st Male and Female as well as Junior and Senior.

Follow this link to see a map of the route

For more information and results go to the
Carradale Canter Facebook page

The slip is open for business

Posted on 03/05/2015 by sailorApril 4, 2017

We made it! The final lorry drove away this week taking the last of the spoil with it, the fencing was taken down and finally our lovely new curved bench was installed, a place to rest and admire the view.

Champagne was used to toast the handover of the slip by the contractors, Macleod Construction to Carradale Harbour Enterprises Limited, part of Network Carradale Limited, the village’s community business. The project was part-financed by Axis 4 of the European Fisheries Fund 2007-2013 programme with contributions from Marine Harvest, East Kintyre Windfarm Trust and the Carradale Community. The main subcontractor was local firm AJC Civils.

The slip is available for use by anyone, with users being requested to make a small contribution to ongoing maintenance. It will be useful for launching small boats by visitors and locals and should be of great assistance to the Marine Harvest fish farm. One project, put forward during community consultation was a small ferry service across Kilbrannan Sound to Arran, which now has the capital infrastructure to get underway.

One use that was not anticipated, however, was as a picnic area in fine weather.

But no sooner is the slip open when the Flick family, from Hilversum in Holland, made use of it to spread out their lunch. Bon appetit!