The 6 Sewer Gas Lamps race is a circular, orienteering urban running race starting from the Hammer & Pincers pub (Sheffield) and visiting 6 Sewer Gas Lamps around the South & West of Sheffield. The start and finish point is fixed, and there is no set route.
The aim of the race is to see how fast you can visit all 6 sewer gas lamps and get back to the start.
The run is normally in the region of about 10.5 miles or 17 km with around 400m overall ascent
Due to the nature of this run, there is a lot of scope for creativity with routes – do you try to reduce the overall ascent, the overall distance, or simple go for the easiest route?
Current leader board
| Name | Date | Overall time | Distance (km) | Total climb (m) | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jacobi | 5/12/23 | 1:24:34 | 16.41 | 384 | https://www.strava.com/activities/10334061143 |
| Ben West | 5/12/23 | 1:30:08 | 16.89 | 400 | https://www.strava.com/activities/10334075734 |
| Chris Deeble-Rogers | 5/12/23 | 1:32:21 | 17.67 | 414 | https://www.strava.com/activities/10334075622 |
| Chris Day | 5/12/23 | 1:27:42 | 16.79 | 394 | https://www.strava.com/activities/10334059328 |
| Richard Watts | 8/11/22 | 1:15:51 | 15.59 | 405 | https://www.strava.com/activities/8088901812 |
| Peter Harris | 8/11/22 | 1:53:41 | 19.95 | 478 | https://www.strava.com/activities/8088844234 |
| Paul Grayson | 8/11/22 | 1:34:43 | 17.65 | 431 | https://www.strava.com/activities/8088912858 |
| Chris Day | 8/11/22 | 1:45:04 | 17.58 | 410 | https://www.strava.com/activities/8089104615 |
| Clare Howarth | 19/2/19 | 1:39:24 | 17.52 | 410 | https://www.strava.com/activities/2161068787 |
| Chris Day | 19/2/13 | 1:39:24 | 17.52 | 423 | https://www.strava.com/activities/2161068787 |
Rules
- You must start and finish in the car park of the Hammer & Pincers pub
- You must visit all six sewer gas lamps in any order and in one run
- You can do this run on any day and at any time
- The run must be done completely on foot – e.g. no bikes, taxis, roller skates, or busses
- you can attempt the run and enter as many times as you like
- To submit your run, use the form at the bottom of the page. Please include:
- Submit your name / date of run / time taken / total distance in KM / link to your run on Strava
Start & finish location
- Car park of the Hammer & Pincers, Ringinglow Rd, Bents Green, Sheffield S11 7PW (please don’t park in their car park unless you’re buying a drink. There is a lot of free on-street parking there)
- OS Grid Ref: SK 31472 84194
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/BnfKtbBxr3t85m8g9
Gas Lamp – Stewart Road (1)
- At the top of Stewart Road, off Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield S11
- OS Grid Ref: SK 33520 85596
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/ViWYdb5Kp6geyLqR9
Gas Lamp – Frog Walk (2)
- At the top of Frog Walk, Cemetery Road, Sheffield S11
- OS Grid Ref: SK 34109 85725
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/g7w11v8MjETF5YQ27
Gas Lamp – junction of Westborne Road (3)
- Junction of Westborne Road and Ashdell, Sheffield S10
- OS Grid Ref: SK 33260 86596
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZSj447wLt1KWK1i87
Gas Lamp – School Road (4)
- School Road, Sheffield S10 between Blakeney Road and Glebe Road
- OS Grid Ref: SK 33137 87531
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/rw3biWGUudpqGFXt9
Gas Lamp – Bishopscourt Road (5)
- Bishopscourt Road, Sheffield S8
- OS Grid Ref: SK 35472 84086
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/UZrrKVxV5CBWDdms5
Gas Lamp – Brincliffe Edge Road (6)
- Junction of Brincliffe Edge Road and Union Road, Sheffield S11
- OS Grid Ref: SK 33664 84523
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/wAyQgojUZb66Kqgu8
FAQ
What is a sewer gas lamp? A sewer lamp is one that is illuminated by burning the natural methane from the sewers. None of the lamps you’ll visit on this run still use sewer gas, but they were among the last ones to do so in Sheffield
Can I attempt this in a group? Yes, run however you like – in a group or individually
Can I take a few weekends over this run? No, the run has to be completed in one go