Great run Tom, I want to attempt this in October.  Would be great to grab your .gpx off strava as the one on here doesn't seem to work..  Just sent you a friend request  All the best..

Its not 1000m difference.  Thats over 3000ft of climbing or 5 full size mendip hill climbs higher.  Both ways you have big climbs just coming at them from different sides of the hill.  Depends whether you'd prefer to end with hills or a flatter… read more »

It is my intention to try this route on September 15, 2020. I plan to start at the backpack trail and go clockwise, hoping to set a new FKT for men.  Steve Wallen  

It's worth noting these Strava candidates for the FKT. Due to the nature of the route, I would suspect they were unsupported. Male: Wyatt Mullen;  7h04m; https://www.strava.com/activities/4012936304/overview (likely solo due to trip report language… read more »

Curious what made Neil's trip self supported vs unsupported? Didn't see it in his notes.