There were worries amongst the Slow Warts about whether the Mortimer Road would be accessible enough (road works) to reach the gas station, particularly for the Hathersage group, John D (and Moz) returning from injury recovery. Nevertheless, nine of us Read more
Kentmere kit check incident There has been a furore on social media about a kit check incident at Kentmere last Sunday. Two comments from the Facebook Fell Running UK group page are reproduced below. The first outlines the incident and Read more
A plan to satisfy a Slow Warts’ ambition to visit two caves on opposite sides of Yellow Slacks was shelved, as we gathered at Doctor’s Gate, because of speleological searching fatigue and replaced by Andy’s suggestion of a double crossing Read more
Congratulations to Stuart Reid who completed his BG last weekend in 23:28. At the half way point of the four race British Championship series Finlay Grant is 2nd MSEN and 1st M23. Dark Peak are 3rd MSEN team, a couple Read more
Lisa Watson (2nd FSEN), Helen Elmore (1st F50), Rachel Rose (1st L40) and Phillipa Williams (1st LSEN) with their haul of booty at Hathersage Gala. Past races Winster – Dicky Wilkinson 2nd M60. Results Warslow Beer Festival Helen Elmore 1st Read more
We hope the spring has been kind to you and you’re finding ways to enjoy the hot weather in the Fells this summer. Below are a general notices and summary of matters arising at the club AGM which was held Read more
Congratulations to Matt Spoor and Roland Allatt who completed their Bob Graham Rounds last weekend after a wild night on the Eastern Fells. Also to Andrew Holt who did the Frog Graham a fortnight ago. Roland and Matt back at Read more
Rain was on the horizon as we drove to the elbow at Midhopestones where there was just an energetic breeze, with no rain, to spring us out of our desultory feeling. Bob had planned a fine tour including the Sugden Read more
At the time of going to press, our three BG contenders should be approaching the Langdale Pikes. Past races Grindleford – D C R O Dash – Alice Gamble 2nd woman, Andy Barnett 1st M60 and Ken Jones 1st M70. Read more
Good luck to the BG contenders and the support crew who set off on their quest at 18:45 next Friday. I wish I could be there to help! Past races Summer Series, Broomhead Bash – Nick Kirk rolled back the Read more