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It was a perfect day on Sunday 15 September for the fourth annual Dulverton Trail Fun Run & Canicross! Starting on the Exmoor Lawns beside the River Barle, runners and 4-legged canicross friends listened attentively to the briefing and then set off across our beautiful countryside on 5km and 10km routes!

All home safely – and the winning dog was Oscar! Congratulations to all!

All finishers were awarded the tasteful wooden medal and Oscar won the beautiful ‘doggie treat’ trophy – all of which were designed and created by our friends at Exmoor Engraving.

The Dog Trophy, beautiful wooden medal and one of the delicious cakes available in the refreshments tent

Many thanks to our generous local sponsor – Oggies Music Shop of Dulverton.  Pay them a visit to discover an Aladdin’s cave of musical instruments, music, sheet music, instrument repairs and beautifully repurposed instruments transformed into other objects such as table lamps!

 

What could be more fun than running across beautiful autumnal countryside around the pretty moorland town of Dulverton in the Exmoor National Park?  All ages and abilities of runners are again invited to enter the Dulverton Trail Fun Run and Canicross, to take place on Sunday 15 September.

For the fourth consecutive year, this family-friendly event will take place on the Exmoor Lawns alongside the River Barle in front of Exmoor House, with refreshments available for all comers.  The routes of 5km and 10km guide runners across beautiful Exmoor countryside around Dulverton, including the challenging steep woodland track that leads to Court Down above the town.  From this amazing high point, the views are incredible – Dartmoor to the south and Dunkery Beacon (Somerset’s highest point) to the north!

Setting off from the Exmoor Lawns beside Exmoor House

Dulverton is known to be a particularly dog-friendly town and there is the opportunity to bring your four-legged friends and run either the 5km or 10km routes as a traditional canicross race – with all the fun of letting your dog(s) help you along the paths and up and down the hills!

Numbers are strictly limited so runners are advised to book their places well in advance to avoid disappointment.  Full details and booking links can be found here: https://bookwhen.com/dulvertonevents

Our grateful thanks to Dulverton’s brilliant music shop, Oggies Music, for sponsoring this event.

Did you know that Dulverton is the birthplace of the founder of the YMCA, Sir George Williams? Yes it’s true, he was born on an Exmoor farm close to Dulverton and founded the YMCA in 1844 – 180 years ago!  Learn more about this inspirational Dulverton man HERE.

Sir George Williams

Sir George Williams who founded the YMCA

Dulverton Hostel (part of the YMCA Group) is located just off Dulverton’s High Street and close to the River Barle and all that Dulverton and Exmoor have to offer.

A great self catering family or group accommodation in the heart of Dulverton – which can sleep up to 36!  A perfect place to stay for larger groups looking to explore Exmoor and the surrounding area. Why not get a group of friends together this September 15th and stay at the Hostel for the Dulverton Trail Fun Run & Canicross?  Entries are now open via this LINK and the start/finish for the 5km and 10km routes is just around the corner!  Dogs are welcome to stay at the Hostel too, so couldn’t be more ideal.

The start of the Dulverton Fun Run & Canicross – just round the corner from Dulverton Hostel

The Hostel is also deal for groups of mountain bikers, walkers, kayakers and canoeists, school and residential trips.  Close to Wimbleball Lake for watersports and the River Barle for kayaking and canoeing in the season.

Amenities at the hostel include parking, a large garden with bbq, a generous size lounge, plentiful bunk beds, lots of showers, a huge dining room and a fully equipped kitchen.  Bring your own bed linen and you’re good to go!

Dulverton Hostel

The garden at Dulverton Hostel

To book your stay at the Dulverton Hostel, go to their website, email info@dulvertonhostel.org or call 01823 331844.

Entries are now open for the Dulverton Trail Fun Run and Canicross 2024 – let’s spread the word!  Share this link with all the details with all your running and canicross friends: https://visitdulverton.com/dulverton-trail-fun-run-and-canicross/

For the fourth consecutive year, runners of all ages and abilities are invited to enter the event which will take place on the morning of Sunday 15 September.  With the start and finish taking place on the Exmoor Lawns alongside the River Barle in front of Exmoor House, the routes of 5km and 10km guide runners across beautiful Exmoor countryside.  Who will be brave enough to tackle the steep woodland track that has become known as the Dulverton Demon?  Marshals will guide you along the river, with water stops too.

All finishers are awarded the tasteful wooden medal designed and created by our friends at Exmoor Engraving.

Dulverton has long been known as a particularly dog-friendly town – with dogs welcome in all our pubs and many of our shops – and there is the opportunity to run either the 5km or 10km routes as a traditional canicross race – with all the fun of letting your dog(s) help you along the paths and up and down the hills!  A special trophy will be awarded to the winning dog on the day.

Many thanks to our generous local sponsor – Oggies Music Shop of Dulverton.  Pay them a visit to discover an Aladdin’s cave of musical instruments, music, sheet music, instrument repairs and beautifully repurposed instruments transformed into other objects such as table lamps!

Setting off through Dulverton, with Exmoor House in the background

Numbers are strictly limited so runners are advised to book their places well in advance to avoid disappointment.  For the direct booking link, click HERE.

If you would like to volunteer to help as a marshal on the day, please kindly get in touch via hello@visitdulverton.com

Running across the beautiful countryside around the pretty moorland town of Dulverton in the Exmoor National Park is clearly very popular – as entries for this year’s Dulverton Trail Fun Run and Canicross are coming in thick and fast!

 

For the third consecutive year, runners of all ages and abilities are invited to enter the event which will take place on the morning of Sunday 17 September.  With the start and finish taking place on the Exmoor Lawns alongside the River Barle in front of Exmoor House, the routes of 5km and 10km guide runners across beautiful Exmoor countryside.  Who will be brave enough to tackle the steep woodland track that has become known as the Dulverton Demon?

 

Dulverton is known to be a particularly dog-friendly town and there is the opportunity to run either the 5km or 10km routes as a traditional canicross race – with all the fun of letting your dog(s) help you along the paths and up and down the hills!

 

Numbers are strictly limited so runners are advised to book their places well in advance to avoid disappointment.  Full details and booking links can be found here: https://bookwhen.com/dulvertonevents

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