Having arrived at the sheepfold, formerly known as the three-sheeper (because, surprisingly, it was thought to hold three of them), we started the now routine discussion of just how many it actually could contain. Certainly, more than three, possibly six Read more
It’s mid-February, so what would you expect but winter weather which we six Serious (Slow) Warts certainly did have, on our foray into a feels-like minus 12⁰C. Our start from the Snake Bridge, was just about tolerable, perhaps acclimatising us Read more
We were never more than about a mile from the car park on our latest moderately epic outing from Odin’s Mine. So, it was short, a total of three miles, which took about an hour and a half (at 2 Read more
The final map for the Tipsy Sportsman (Wednesday 11th Feb) has been released, see post under calendar entry. https://dpfr.org.uk/wp_dpfr/dpfr_events/857333 Drinking is very much optional. It’s a good fun 100 minute score event and should be a good lung buster for Read more
How do you maintain your balance skills? The Serious (Slow) Warts are not exactly in the prime of their youth so many of our pre-outing discussions on Wednesday nights concentrate on attempting to defy the ravages of time, knees, ankles, Read more
This Monday sees us at Fox House Trail for the first of three new race routes in these parts, all specifically designed to cater to the needs of members living in the cosier reaches of north-east Derbyshire and south-west Sheffield. Read more
Having decided last week that we were going to explore the infamous and daunting Ouzeldon, Alport Grain and Cote Clough complex, instead, we opted, on the day, for not exploring it after all unless we do it in daylight. Maybe Read more
2026 is a year to celebrate Dark Peak Fell Runners 50th Anniversary, so here are a couple of ‘save the dates’ for your diary… 19th-20th September – 50th Anniversary Camping Weekend.The loose plan is to have some sort of BBQ/Party Read more
The winter edition of the Club newsletter is now available. A huge thank you as ever to Adam Samuel as editor and all who contributed.
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