In the Slow Warts’ quest for points of interest in the Dark Peak, there was one which had eluded us for quite some time. So, a more determined and specific expedition was suggested by Andy to find the “other” memorial Read more
The Club Committee, as elected at the 2025 AGM is: Chairman: Tim Tett (Company Director) Secretary: Guy Ward Treasurer: David Arundale Membership Secretary: Despina Berdeni / Rob Greenwood Men’s Captain: Tom Saville Women’s Captain: Lisa Watson Kit: Richard Hakes (Company Read more
British Short Course Championship Finlay Grant powering his way up beside the Mourne Wall on his way to becoming British Short Course champion. Granite Peaks 10k in the Mourne Mountains decided the British Short Course Championships and, after a Read more
As witness our photos from the last several outings, there have been many blue skies so we’ve maybe turned into fair weather runners (?) who were shocked by the rain on our latest outing from Snake Bridge. After a long Read more
Old County Tops A healthy DPFR turnout but I’ve not come across the results as yet. Past Races Cressbrook Crawl – Hayfield May Queen – Results Mount Famine – Results Lantern Dash – Tom Pape was there for almost fourteen Read more
It is probable that most of the Slow Warts could be described as curiosities in their own ways but this time we were on the search for landmarks in the rarely visited (for us) area around Ocean View at Redmires. Read more
We will be giving Tony a send off on Tuesday June 10th at 1.30pm. First quietly at the South Chapel Grenoside Crematorium, S35 8RZ then perhaps more vigorously at the Old Horns, High Bradfield, S6 6LG Everyone would be welcome at Read more
It is with deep sadness that the club reports that long time member and club stalwart Tony Keddie has died. All our thoughts are obviously with Ann at this difficult time. Further information will follow in due course.
Buttermere Sailbeck This, one of and arguably the best AM in the Lakes is organised by our very own Mike Robinson and tackles the fells to the northeast of Buttermere village. It is on Saturday 14th June. Very highly recommended! Read more
In all our experience of fell running, there seems to be a recurring theme, that we should run faster and find the optimum route consistently. When we don’t, there is a detailed analysis during and afterwards and a commitment to Read more