The park has a Modern visitors centre and a big cafe... its a short walk from the finish onto the other side of the park. The Rugby club is closer so more handy for the start line toilets, but there is definitely toilets and a cafe, cafe does everything plus icecream, worth a visit. would recomend the thick toast they do. The Park is world famous as it was the worlds first public park, which Central park in New york was modelled on. It was also the park where Irvine and Mallory lived during their Everest expeditions . The visitors centre provide some interesting history with a room dedicated to it with pictures etc.
Thanks! I rely a bit on the Parkrun website for things about facilities so if that misses it and it’s not somewhere I’m super familiar with I might miss things here and there. I caught most of what you said in your second para in the Timelapse commentary I hope.
I bet! It felt busy last week w 625, the park seems to be able to handle it though. Nice wide roads for the majority of the route. I think most Parkrun's likely had a bump this morning with the 20th Anniversary weekend.
There is a cafe in the lower park, at the visitor centre. It’s about 500 yards from the first hairpin turn. But the rugby club is great anyway. Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed it
@@RunSDJ ah I was only joking pal, I love Parkrun and its vibe. I do sometimes pick a runner though and have a race with them (that they know nothing about!), someone who’s going at a slightly higher pace than I’m comfortable with to try to beat my own time 😂
