News

Very pleasing to welcome fully 28 runners to the first race of the series a couple of week’s ago.  Here’s hoping there’s a comparable number next Monday for the short – but decidedly varied – Pike Lowe Direct.  Please note the revised start point on Gilroyd Lane, and try to Read more

Looking forward to welcoming participants old and new to the first Summer Series race from Strines Inn this coming Monday 27th April.  At Simon M’s request, there will be a slightly later 6:45pm start for the speedier folk amongst us, in order to accommodate travel times.  The more senior members Read more

Notwithstanding the scandalous usurpation of the Way Out West race route last Wednesday, the real Summer Series gets under way a week on Monday – 27th April at 6.30pm – with a trot around Back Tor and Beyond, from Strines Inn.  You’ll find the full 2026 series programme here, with Read more

It was with great sadness that I heard of John’s death in March. He was a distinguished “character” in the Dark Peak Fell Runners as evident by the soubriquets he was given, Gentleman John, Squire Edwards, John Ed which reflected his aspiration of being a member of the countryside gentry. Read more

John’s funeral will be held on Thursday 30 April: 2.15 Service at St Thomas’s Church, Crooks  3.30 Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium  4.00 onwards reception at Norfolk Arms Ringinglow

The A57 is scheduled to be closed on Manchester road, between Onksley Lane and Wyming Brook drive, from 20th April, reopening 3rd June, with the planned diversion from Amey being through Hope Valley.  Due to the high numbers of Wednesday night regulars who would use this road, the decision has Read more

Sadly, last week, John Edwards (87) known variously as Gentleman John, John Ed and Professor John Edwards, has died at home. He was known as a character in the club and a staunch supporter of DPFR. He will be missed. More details later.

Early announcement to save the date! To mark 50 glorious years of Dark Peak, we’re going to have a special function with dinner and ceilidh.  This will be on Saturday 7th November at the Kelham Island Museum, and has been picked based on feedback from members for venues and venue Read more