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The pleasant green trod up Abbey Brook has been bulldozed out of existence and replaced by a gash up the hillside. The land here is owned by the National Trust but it was the shooting tenants who requested improvements to access. All this land is a highly protected SSSI and Read more
I know it’s a scandalous use of the DPFR website to publicise my own event but I though that you’d all appreciate the opportunity to enter early for this popular event. Full details on the website Note the £2 discount for online entry MN
Gavin has supplied me with the final version of the race map, click below. A limited number of B&W photocopies will be available at the start. Roy has completed his deliberations, the final list of start times is here Webmaster’s note: I would appreciate it if anyone who has a Read more
As per usual, we’ve a B team entered for this on Sunday 13th Dec. and need six pairs of runners. An opportunity for anyone who fancies a go at a relay to run – novices particularly welcome, so don’t be shy. To stake your claim, contact Willy Kitchen at calendar@dpfr.org.uk Read more
This was last weekend of the DPFR local league and with the Roaches and Lathkill dale results still to come in there will be a few movements before the final positions are known. As usual prizes will be announced at the club dinner. Well done to everyone for their efforts Read more
Gavin has supplied a slightly modified map for this year’s race. The main change is the addition of two bad weather controls Bw1 & Bw2, which if conditions require them would replace CP2, thereby avoiding 2 crossings of the Alport river. Click on map to download a full size copy.
Lynn has entered ladies and vets teams for the Pennine Bridleway relay on Sunday 31st January. It’s online entry so if anyone else is interested in putting together a team let her know and she will sort the entry out. For those of you interested in running put it on Read more
This week is that final week for bookings for the annual “not to be missed” DPFR event of the year, the Club Dinner at Low Bradfield Village Hall. Details can be found on: click here Please book by going to: click here and for those of you who have booked Read more
A delayed report – the webmaster mislaid it – from Kirsty: Excellent run by all the Dark Peak Ladies to win the Ladies title after dominating the race from the start! Lizzie ran a solid first leg to finish 2nd just behind Keswick and clear of the other ladies teams. Read more