As a further indication that the nights are drawing in, it’s time for Andy’s Hunter Wreck race, details will appear in the calendar soon. The details are (as always) Date: 13 October start/finish – gate on to the fells at 243926 [Mortimer road/Windy bank] CP1 – New cross remains of Read more
It was good to return to the regular Warts’ Wednesday night outings, this time at the autumn equinox from Fairholmes where ten athletes (average age, mid-sixties; Michael, Simon and Roger reducing it from seventyish, otherwise) gathered for another adventurous Andy Harmer designed route. The Warts’ desire to reach obscure manmade Read more
As previously announced, the next AGM of Dark Peak will be held at remotely via Zoom on Tuesday 21st September 2021 commencing at 8.00pm. We have emailed joining instructions for the Zoom meeting to all members, however a few emails were not delivered. If you did not receive the email Read more
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The next AGM of Dark Peak will be held at remotely via Zoom on Tuesday 21st September 2021 commencing at 8.00pm.You are invited to attend and if you wish anything to be included on the agenda please email Rob Moore at rob.moore@tayloremmet.co.uk. An email with Zoom joining instructions will follow Read more
Kris is looking for volunteers to help out with the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race on Saturday 4th September. Helpers are needed for the usual roles (marshaling, sweep, finish line, results). Race details including route map available at (https://www.dpfr.org.uk/pages/view/longshaw-sheepdog-trials). If you have a particular role or marshaling spot in mind Read more
Great Grinah It was a limited but distinguished turnout for our expedition from Westend. We were pleased to see Tim again as he recovers from his op and also Dave Markham, long time not able to join the Warts. They planned a walk up the track whilst the remaining five Read more
Is it climate change or are my legs getting shorter? These were my thoughts as I fought through some more high bracken and other vegetation (bilberry, grass, reeds, heather, thistles and various unidentifiable species) whilst simultaneously struggling uphill through some very soggy moss of precariously unknown depth. This was what Read more
After much consideration, the rescheduled race pencilled in for Wednesday 11th August, has been cancelled, due to ongoing covid uncertainty and related logistical challenges. Apologies to all prospective entrants. Next year’s race will be back in its usual early season slot, Tuesday 10th May – inshallah! Paul