A cool evening, some 25 or so warts started off including a new boy (from Nottingham, I think). Capt. Harmer with his authority duly restored, led us up the long thrash via the cabin to Madwoman’s stone (should this be singular or plural to encompass all that gender?). From here a true Read more
An interesting little run, some had tired legs from the OMM, others were holding themselves back prior to the champs on Saturday, so a shortish one was agreed. Ocean View via the Conduit and then….. the “hole” in the woods. Dave Holmes ( for ’twas he who was leading at Read more
Happy Birthday to young Thomas – even if he seemed a tad diffident upon his return to the pub … what no speeches, Tom? A fine route and the crack trio of myself, Rob Moore and Dave Bollington were more than satisfied with our top ten finish tonight. We may Read more
Warts night race Lateish note: please make sure you use the UPPER car park, as in the route below, so as not to frighten away other pub users. Also the landlord will be doing chip butties, first-come, first-served (that rules me out then, JD). On Wednesday 27th October I am Read more
In a late but entirely credible bid for this year’s Pertex Trophy, I received the following text from Dave McG last night, who’s up in the Lakes a-BG recceing with Ruth B. They were booked into the YHA in Grasmere … “… did legs 1 and 2; navigational cock up Read more
START Near bus turning circle CP1 TRIG-MAM TOR[128836]-reached via open hillside [no path from mine] the gully is also out because of debris CP2 Lords Seat [112834] CP3 Rail bridge [110847] via Chapel gate track – no road down to barber booth CP4 mam tor trig – via cold side Read more
Back at the Sportsman for an eclectic evening of entertainment. Moz and John D had been overtraining so decided to give their legs a break by pottering up to the Pole and back. Willy, as he scandalously reveals below, moved to the really dark side and ran on the road. Read more
It took me a little over two years to crack, but as penance for a rather idle week I finally donned reflective vest and road shoes tonight for what the roadies call the “Full” Dungworth (evidently the Warting equivalent of Dungworth “direct”). The entire sorry tale would be revealed below, Read more
A late change from Birchin Clough because of roadworks on the Snake meant a hilly but runnable route taking in Win Hill and Lose Hill, with a second trip to the top of Win Hill for the masochists amongst us. No jungle or bog this week. Here is the profile, Read more
It looks as though we may be unable to reach Birchin Clough because of roadworks, so please meet at Yorkshire Bridge instead, Ladybower Inn afterwards. This is the final update – promise. As it’s rather short notice please let people know if you can.