Wellness? – 22 July 2026
Somehow, we managed to arrive early despite having to slowly admire two lots of tractor drawn trailer loads of round hay bales heading our way. So, at the Midhopestones elbow, we had time enough to Read more
Another fine trip with blustery & changeable conditions throughout the weekend. Skies cleared making race day navigation simple although high winds made progress a challenge. At the top end Es Tresidder flew the flag in fine style winning by several minutes from Ian Holmes. DPFR took both team prizes, and more whisky, with Dave Aucott, Rhys & Neil Northrop following closely behind for the men. The ladies team lead by Kirsty, with possibly Donna Clarigde & Stephanie (not sure, apologies), took the team prize on the day although subsequently there remains some debate about this !! – a fine team effort whatever. Several other DPFR bagged the whisky tumblers for breaking the 4hour mark.
Tom
P.S. It looks as though the women's team prize should have been given to Eryri when looked at more closely...
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Rhys Findlay-Robinson | Dark Peak | M | 03:43:22 | ||
| 14 | Neil Northrop | Dark Peak | M | 03:52:49 | ||
| 35 | Gavin Williams | Dark Peak | MV45 | 04:18:47 | ||
| 37 | Will Spain | Dark Peak | M | 04:20:26 | ||
| 49 | John Boyle | Dark Peak | MV40 | 04:31:03 | ||
| 50 | Dave Sykes | Dark Peak | M | 04:31:03 | ||
| 69 | Greg Rimmer | Dark Peak | MV45 | 04:46:52 | ||
| 70 | Tim Ray | Dark Peak | M | 04:47:42 | ||
| 78 | Tom Westgate | Dark Peak | MV50 | 04:53:10 | ||
| 97 | Kirsty Bryan-Jones | Dark Peak | WV40 | 05:09:47 | ||
| 112 | Richard Hopkinson | Dark Peak | MV60 | 05:21:40 | ||
| 132 | Donna Claridge | Dark Peak | WV45 | 05:36:25 | ||
| 148 | Stephani Coe | Dark Peak | W | 05:48:28 | ||
| 155 | Roy Small | Dark Peak | MV55 | 05:55:17 | ||
| 162 | Penny Collier | Dark Peak | WV40 | 06:00:29 |