Paddy Buckley Round

Runners may start at any point on the circular route (finishing at the same place) and may run the course in either a clockwise or anticlockwise direction.

Generally, it takes in the major peaks of the ranges that are being crossed, then any minor tops that are passed along the way are also included.

[2] This old record was broken in July 2009 by Tim Higginbottom, who completed the Round in a time of 17 hours and 42 minutes.

[6] A year later, in April 2022, a new record was set by Finlay Wild, who completed the round solo and unsupported in a time of 15 hours 14 minutes.

The book "The Welsh Three Thousand Foot Challenges: A Guide for Walkers and Hill Runners" [11] describes a version of the route which avoids the slate quarries, which the fastest line utilises, and also suggests attempting it as a four-day backpacking (lightweight camping) excursion rather than a one-day run.