Alan Yates writes: the river crossing below Wardsend cemetery remains impassable since the 2007 flood. So arrangements for July 31 have been changed. The \’Not the National\’ cross country race, another DPFR golden oldie, will replace the Urban Fell race. Read more

British Championship (3). Just north of Dumfries. This was the veryessence of classic fell running. Durisdeer is a tiny churched hamlet, so just start in the field and set off into the hills. Clear, warm and dry. Hard climbs, steep Read more

One week to go for the BG. There are going to be a lot of people out on the hills next week. I have a current list of all who are taking part and it is as up to date Read more

Alan Yates writes: This sporadic minor classic is reconvened as a Pharewell to Phil Winksill and Phamily (Helen and Isabel). Thursday July 31. Start at 6.30 pm from The Cobden View (Cobden View Rd., Crookes. Usual course with controls at Read more

How could I leave my own event out of the calendar? It\’s now there, on Saturday July 12th. The usual challenging course, followed by beer and a barbecue as the sun sets in the garden. All welcome, plus families, friends, Read more

The traditional Dark Peak Camping Weekend will be held at Thornbridge on August 22nd,23rd & 24th. You are free to arrive anytime from 5pm on Friday. The fell race will start at 11am Saturday in the village & the BBQ\’s Read more

Dear Competitor, Entries are now OPEN for the 2008 Lake District Mountain Trial. To enter, please go through the Trial website There is an entry limit of 300 – we met this limit well before the closing date last year Read more

Many thanks to the Dark Peak members, friends and family who helped with the Country Day Fell Race marshalling on Sunday. It is one of the many positive aspects of Dark Peak that so many people are willing to help Read more