It was a 2pm daylight outing, later in January although any daylight was heavily disguised by the rain loaden clouds and mist. Despite or maybe because of this, the Serious Warts turned out at Doctor’s Gate in some number (5) Read more
There are at least two historic monuments in the Dark Peak area which have a notable attached cache indicating their historic significance, that is, “(rems of)”. Our outing from a place variously known and discussed as Wilkin Hill, Windy Hill Read more
After 3 years for organising Tom Westgate is stepping down and looking to hand over to a new RO. His ideal replacement being, “somebody closer to the sharp end !!”. The responsibilities of the RO include: Planning and setting the Read more
Celebrations were the priority this Christmas season. So, the fixtures committee decided that both the Christmas and New Year’s Eves Wednesdays’ outings should be brought forward a day. Not only that, but they should be held on the Tuesdays and Read more
news day race added last minute: See here from hathersage
This year’s challenge is perhaps a little harder than the last couple (by popular demand I should add) and is one for the fellrunner with a well-rounded knowledge of the United Kingdom’s hills and mountains. The answer to each clue Read more
In the midst of our carol singing, the rest of this hymn’s first line came to mind, “cleft for me”. Deep in between the rocks of Bamford Edge and sheltering from the raging wind and drizzle, we clustered together to Read more
And with it there was a welcome return, from injury, of Bob and Clive, both were in fine form and ready for what the night might challenge them with. In the valleys of Sheffield, there was a bit of a Read more
Should a group of six 70 plus year olds really be doing this sort of thing? Night time capers are a trade mark of outings organised by Andy and this was no exception. We risked being swallowed up forever into Read more
Gather together a group of mainly 50- to 80-year-olds in a pub full of memories and what do you get? A rambling set of half recollections which have little meaning to any of the young fell runners who happened to Read more