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) to enjoy the wet and blowy conditions. These finely tuned 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 and the gas station included one such monument, New Cross 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 in the mornings, firstly at 8.30 from Cutthroat Bridge and 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 sing the second threesome of carols from Andy’s (now) traditional 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 breeze but go to the heights of Derwent Edge and 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 what looked like the entrance to Hades, jagged teeth like 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 be there. Yes, the Seriously Slow Warts (or whatever we Read more
It was John D who noticed that after we’d reported yet another epic outing, it was getting to be a habit for the newly named Serious (formerly Slow) Warts. Some of us can’t even manage a slow pace but we are serious about managing a snail’s pace, hence the euphemistic Read more
Six of us were promised an excursion on one of the 23 (no I don’t why 23 either) best epics in the Dark Peak. And we managed to complete it. The wettish weather was enough to encourage Chris to wear his faithful stylish Bloomers and the rest of us to Read more
In the warm glow of the pub last week, we’d decided on Birchen Clough for this Wednesday but, without Andy who had been at the seaside and had caught driver’s knee on his return, we’d have to invent our own route. Was it going to be north, west, south or Read more