Congratulations to Neil Northrop who zipped round the course in a clockwise direction in the very impressive time of 53 mins 30 seconds. Especially impressive when you consider that he folded control G off the edge of his map and charged over Burbage South crags on a potentially suicidal route Read more
Weather permitting I am hoping to attempt the Joss Naylor on Saturday 26th May with the Sunday as a reserve. I am aiming for the 12 hour schedule but as I’m an oldie I have an extra 3 hours if needed. I have two supporters for legs 3 + 4 Read more
A month or two ago several of us went to meetings organised by the National Trust to listen to them and to give our views on the future of the High Peak moors. Various leases are shortly up for renewal, and the results of this will determine the future for Read more
The first official alternative run or the last of the unofficial alternative runs, dependent on your perspective! The instruction was to climb and descend lots of hills so that we could ensure that our new treasurer would not receive a double pertex for his efforts or lack of, in Jura next week….and Read more
The first of this year’s Summer Sharpeners series takes place this Wednesday night, starting from Burbage Bridge car park at 6.45pm. The format will be the same as last year’s with the race controls set out on a 1:15,000 scale orienteering map that will be released to runners 15 minutes Read more
Slieve Bearnagh – British Championship (2) AS. Results. Lloyd is 4th, 1st V40 : Mick 2nd V50 and Gavin 3rd V50. Helen – 7th, and 3rd V40. 3rd Seniors and 2nd Vets. Fairfield:- Ambleside have obviously been in contact with the organisers of The Roaches, as there was a similar Read more
Usual fun (and more!) at Thornbridge on Friday 31st August-Sunday 2nd September 2012 (Note: the weekend after the August Bank holiday) More details to follow in June……… Kirsty
Just a reminder that I am trying to get some idea of who can come and help support on this years BG. At the moment it is a bit thin so a few names would be welcome. At the moment I am still short of a support car/van and would Read more
The National Trust have sent this about work to be undertaken at Longshaw: The work is planned to happen gradually over the next 5 to 10 years, and is funded by Natural England, through a Higher Level Stewardship scheme, and the Forestry Commission through its English Woodland Grant Scheme. Read more