No, the heat hadn’t sent us into delirium but we had the age-old problem of confirming we’d actually arrived at Madwoman’s Stones. Fortunately, it was clear (and hot) so we could see other stones to our left and to our right, so we were correct, Madwoman’s Stones are the middle Read more
After a brief absence, the Cap’n returned to the Serious Slow Warts to lead us from Fairholmes on a classic Harmerian outing in early July. We’d already endured a jungle-hot and -humid, climate for a few weeks in the Dark Peak and this had resulted in extraordinary vegetation growth and Read more
We were apparently under a heat dome covering mainly Europe but, for us, particularly the Westend in the Dark Peak where the Serious (Slow) Warts were gathering. Even before we started there had been a bit of drama about the forecast record temperatures in the UK, so some Slow Warts Read more
It is rare for the Serious (Slow Warts) to venture to the more “civilised” south west corner of the Dark Peak, (dangerously near to the White Peak) but, with a touch of trepidation, we brave five did (Tom was cycling in Normandy, Andy was on honeymoon duties in the Solway Read more
What a glorious evening! The air (possibly Arctic) was clear and the views were extensive; it was claimed that even Pendle Hill could be seen. Of course, that was not our only impressive sight. Closer than distant fells, we nine fortunate Serious (Slow) Warts also had the pleasure of a Read more
In contrast to the previous few days, we were dressed in almost winter gear including Chris’s Bloomers, now modified to stop them inflating in the wind, such are the deep discussions before starting an outing. The weather forecasts were for showers, wind and a feels-like temperature of 5⁰C, confirmed by Read more
Yes, there were nine Serious (Slow) Warts including returnees Tom, Roger and Ian, who gathered at Cutthroat Bridge for what promised or threatened to be a hot evening. It was about 30⁰C with a bit of an easterly wind to relieve the heat. These were probably not the most suitable Read more
There were excuses, justified or not, Moz was in Prague, Roger was injured, Pete was on woodcock spotting duties, Chris was making music in Wales and Tom was cycling. To make up for these absences, we had the return of John W, Simon and Andy from holiday, a total of Read more
Was it the forecast that kept the Serious (Slow) Warts away from the outing? We were three, and about to set off early when Moz appeared over the horizon to Dennis Knoll to swell the numbers to a fine four. Before his arrival, we were grumbling about the charges for Read more
The Serious (Slow) Warts have always had an interest in the natural world and that was encouraged by the 100th birthday of David Attenborough. So, our spotting of four types of moorland birds and animals seemed very appropriate during our outing from Nether North Grain. However, there was a dismal Read more