Shall we, shan’t we, wear our waterproofs? Such wardrobe discussions have been rare in recent unusually dry outings but driving up the recently reopened Derwent valley road to King’s Tree, dark clouds were gathering over the head of the valley Read more
The DPFR Club Weekend away in Coniston now has 16 signed up. A great chance to do some Lakes racing, receeing, exploring and perhaps most importantly get to know other Dark Peakers. Up to 30 total spaces available so please Read more
Congratulations to Phillipa Williams (1st), Lisa Watson (10th) and Despina Berdeni (17th) who were the first team at Long Mynd Valleys, the first of the 2023 English Championship races. Past races Long Mynd Valleys – As well as our outstanding Read more
Such are the demands of the Winter Olympics on us, that it was deemed that tonight’s run would be limited in distance, height and, hence, time. This way we would be in peak form for the Saturday contest from Blackden, Read more
Andy Mansfield writes: ” Hi, I have only just joined dark peak and wondered if anyone running winter Olympics on Saturday who would be able to give me a lift? Happy to pay petrol. Thanks, Andy”. Andy lives in Woodseats. Read more
The geologists in the Slow Warts have spent some time (!) discussing the differences between, and characteristics of, drumlins and moraines so it was one such geologist who suggested an outing to a moraine, thought to be on the slopes Read more
Some may have noticed that this week’s choice of runs are ‘Sportsman Rough Stuff’ or ‘Winter Kinder’ (which is inevitably rough stuff). This is purposefully an attempt to have one winter week to force people on to more ‘exciting’ terrain Read more
Dave Woodhead informs us of the Yorkshire Championship races and selection for the Intercounties championship…. 2023 Yorkshire Fell Running U13, U15, U17 & U19 Championship racesMonday 1st MayIncorporated within the Coiners Fell racesVenue – Mytholmroyd Community Centre, HX7 5AFPlease note Read more
Phillipa Williams winning the Northern Cross Country Championship at Blackburn last Saturday. Past races Tigger Tor – A cool windy but clear day saw 41 Dark Peak Fell Runners tackle this traditional early season pipe opener, run for the first Read more
There are a few parts of the Dark Peak that the Slow Warts rarely visit, including Monsal Dale, Castleton, Dead Edge, Woodhead station, Chapel and the upper reaches of the Edale Valley as we did to the latter on Wednesday Read more