We had eleven starters (even though one came technically as a supporter).The first three legs went pretty much to plan and there were eight still in play and on time at Wasdale. When It began raining the temperature dropped and it started to get windy. Honister was a bit of Read more
Alan Yates writes: the river crossing below Wardsend cemetery remains impassable since the 2007 flood. So arrangements for July 31 have been changed. The \’Not the National\’ cross country race, another DPFR golden oldie, will replace the Urban Fell race. The Cobden View venue is unchanged. More details will be Read more
British Championship (3). Just north of Dumfries. This was the veryessence of classic fell running. Durisdeer is a tiny churched hamlet, so just start in the field and set off into the hills. Clear, warm and dry. Hard climbs, steep drops, some fast running, some awkward bilberry descents. A superb Read more
One week to go for the BG. There are going to be a lot of people out on the hills next week. I have a current list of all who are taking part and it is as up to date as I know. There are still a couple of sections Read more
Alan Yates writes: This sporadic minor classic is reconvened as a Pharewell to Phil Winksill and Phamily (Helen and Isabel). Thursday July 31. Start at 6.30 pm from The Cobden View (Cobden View Rd., Crookes. Usual course with controls at 1)Shirecliffe Hill summit (viewing platform) 2)Wincobank Hill (site of trig Read more
How could I leave my own event out of the calendar? It\’s now there, on Saturday July 12th. The usual challenging course, followed by beer and a barbecue as the sun sets in the garden. All welcome, plus families, friends, well-behaved dogs and daredevil stuntmen. DH
The traditional Dark Peak Camping Weekend will be held at Thornbridge on August 22nd,23rd & 24th. You are free to arrive anytime from 5pm on Friday. The fell race will start at 11am Saturday in the village & the BBQ\’s will be ready for cooking your food at approx 7pm.The Read more
Dear Competitor, Entries are now OPEN for the 2008 Lake District Mountain Trial. To enter, please go through the Trial website There is an entry limit of 300 – we met this limit well before the closing date last year so we would advise you to enter early!! Looking forward Read more
Many thanks to the Dark Peak members, friends and family who helped with the Country Day Fell Race marshalling on Sunday. It is one of the many positive aspects of Dark Peak that so many people are willing to help at an event that is not a club organized race. Read more
If anybody would be able to help with the marshalling of the Country Day fell race on Sunday I would be very grateful. It is a short A race of about 5 miles so it won\’t take up to much time, plus there is the usual array of events and Read more