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Snaefell and the Tholtans recce
Join ESTR for a welcoming training session built around clear guidance, shared effort and time outside.
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At a glance
- Meeting pointBungalow Station, Mountain Road, Lezayre, Ayre, IM4 5AF, Isle of Man
- Session typeTraining Session
What to expect
Course Recce
Starting at the Bungalow Car Park, we will make our way around the course, navigating all checkpoints along the route. This session will focus on identifying solid markers that can be used as visual guides on race day. We'll also practice taking bearings, assess different route choices, and aim to find the best lines between checkpoints to optimize navigation and efficiency.
Kit List Please ensure you bring the following essential items: Weather-appropriate clothing Good fell shoes (suitable for mixed terrain) Buff or hat Map (if you have one) Compass Food & fluids (sufficient for the session) Any necessary medication
Session Details
- 🕒 Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours
- 🌡 Weather Consideration: Expect cold conditions at times—please dress accordingly.
- 📏 Distance: Around 6 miles
- 📈 Elevation Gain: Approximately 2,000ft
Important Information There is no charge for this recce, but registration is required as places are limited. If you have any questions, please use the contact form on this site.
Meeting point
Bungalow Station, Mountain Road, Lezayre, Ayre, IM4 5AF, Isle of Man
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Meet your coach
Qualified coaching, clear guidance and a supportive environment for every athlete.
About the Coach
I’m Orran, a Mountain Leader and running coach with a background in endurance sport, mountain environments, and group leadership.
My work sits at the intersection of coaching, guiding, and long days in serious terrain. I support people to move well, make good decisions, and enjoy being in challenging environments, whether that’s on a mountain walk, a fell run, or an endurance project that matters to them.
I’m a fully qualified Mountain Leader (Summer) and hold multiple England Athletics coaching and leadership awards, including Coach in Running Fitness and Trail, Mountain and Fell Running Leader. I work freelance and am fully insured, first aid trained, DBS checked, and safeguarding aware.
My approach
I believe good coaching and leadership is calm, thoughtful, and adaptable. I focus on:
Clear decision making in changing conditions
Appropriate pacing for individuals and groups
Building confidence without pushing beyond what’s sensible
Creating days that feel purposeful, safe, and enjoyable
I’m comfortable working with mixed abilities and enjoy helping people develop skills, resilience, and trust in themselves over time.
Mountain and endurance experience
I have extensive experience across the UK’s main mountain areas, including Snowdonia, the Lake District, the Peak District, and Scotland, with time spent in more remote and serious environments such as Torridon and the Cairngorms.
Alongside group leadership, I have a strong personal endurance background. I’ve completed the Spine Race (Winter) twice, finishing in the top 10 on both occasions. That experience has shaped how I approach leadership: staying methodical under fatigue, navigating accurately in poor conditions, and making good decisions when it matters.
Who I work with
I work with:
- Runners and endurance athletes
- People new to the mountains looking to build confidence
- Experienced individuals preparing for longer or more committing objectives
- Groups wanting well-organised, supportive days in the hills
Whether the goal is performance, learning, or simply a good day out, my focus is always on doing things properly and safely.