Happy Valley Hash House Harriers

WELCOME

We are an informal group of friends who meet every Thursday afternoon for a little exercise and socialising afterwards.  We run, jog or walk in the beautiful Cyprus countryside for around 5 km following a pre-laid route, known as a trail, and this is designed for most levels of fitness – shortcutting is allowed! 

If you are a jogger (no matter your ability) and want to participate with fellow joggers why not give us a try - our ages range from 8 to 80 and we have all ability levels! 

Our hashes, depending on the temperature, last between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

Hashing as it is known began in the 1930’s amongst ex-pats in the Far East who decided that they needed to take some exercise (see History section) and so began the phenomenon which grew into 3000 clubs worldwide.  Essentially it is based on the old 19th century idea of hare and hounds.  The hares go out the day before the hash and lay 2 trails designed to accommodate all levels of fitness and then the participants (hounds) follow one of these trails, with guidance being given as required by the hares.

The whole emphasis of a Hash is to exercise in an informal way without any competitive pressures and then to relax afterwards with friends over a nice cool beer or soft drink. On the first Thursday of the month we go to a taverna after the run in the Winter or have a BYO picnic under the trees in the Summer.  We also have the occasional weekend away and socials at Christmas and other times of the year.

Happy Valley is an open Hash and welcomes everybody including families, children and dogs. All you need is a pair of trainers and some old clothes that will cope with the local terrain – we normally hash along tracks or cross country and try to avoid all tarmac. So why not give us a try – just go to our contacts page and email or ring anyone’s   on the Committee - we will be pleased to help you. Keep smiling, this is HAPPY Valley Hash!! 

ON ON (as we say on the hash when we find the trail)

Richard Flower 

On President 

Run 1111 Thursday 12th December 2024 at 1500 hrs - Jim and Tina - Radio Sonde

Those coming from Pissouri side take the Paramali exit from the highway from either direction, at the T - Junction turn Left up the hill towards the SBA Married Quarters area. Turn LEFT/North up the Radio Sonde track which is a bit rough for the first Km but has been improved in the roughest places and is suitable for all vehicles with care.  Follow the track over the Highway on mixed tarmac and dirt track for about 5 Kms,  Hash signs will direct you RIGHT on a fairly rough track to the RV.  Allow 10-15 minutes after leaving the B6 to reach the RV.

Those wishing to approach the RV from the Limassol side should come off the Highway at Erimi Bridge Junction and take the road North to Kivvides. Turn left just before the petrol station in Kivvides onto the top end of the Radio Sonde track which takes you South through the quarry area.  Pass the quarry and goat farm 400m the tarmac ends and Hash signs will direct you LEFT into the RV.  The route in is tarmac all the way except for the last 500m.  Allow 10 minutes after turning off the Kivvides road to reach the RV.

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