Despite the winter clag 11 hardy souls braved the conditions for my "farewell-trot-out-with-a-difference". The route was from Snailsden dam to Snailsden trig before crossing murky peat & bog to Dead End Edge. Aside the DPers we had a Holmfirth Harrier and several of the Peak Bog Men among us.
Setting off the whistles we threaded our way between the tussocks to the furthest trig. A bit thankyou to Dickie Fingers for his navigational skills. At Dead Edge 8 of us disrobed, 2 opting to wear mankinis. I must admit I found it all hilarious – it's not often do you get to see quite so much Andy Harmer & Willy Kitchen. The going was easier on the homeward leg as we were all nicely warmed up.
Back at the dam wall a variety of (family) spectators greeted us with (not quite) open arms. Commemorative bottles of MR ale, pepperamis & certificates were presented to all runners. A special mention must go to Chris Beaven who actually filmed the starkers bit by means of a head cam, can't wait to see that ! And star of the day was Russell Beresford who'd cycled over from Sheffield especially to take part, top man !
Can't believe I haven't done this sort of thing sooner ! Right, that's the 'two trig' Bronze run done. Anyone for the Silver "between-two-Peak-District-national-park-markers ???