Lakes Mountain 40 Saturday 12 June 2021 40 miles (64.4 km); 9,268 feet (2,825 m) of ascent (approximate figures although the distance was shown as 35.7 miles 56.6 km on the GPX plot of the route) Starting at Askham the Read more
Spire Ultra Saturday 31 October 2020 32.9 miles (53.0 km); 3,986 feet (1,215 m) of ascent (approximate figures although the Chesterfield Round Walk is stated as 34 miles (54.7 km) and the ultra is based on that route with some Read more
Haworth Hobble Saturday 14 March 2020 31.7 miles (51.0 km); 4,396 feet (1,340 m) of ascent Finishers: 236 singles and pairs There were no details of the number of starters and retirements. Joint First Men: Kevin Hoult; MV45; CVFR and Read more
Entries have just opened for the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials fell race, to be held on Sat 3rd September, starting at 10.30. The race is pre-entry only, with a limit of 200 runners, so get your entry in early to avoid Read more
Back to it on Mam Tor. Shooting estate closures meant a rejig of the schedule was required in mid-May. After Saturday’s windy but cooking weather everyone was a bit shocked by the chillier feel as we assembled. Nonetheless, the rain Read more
Congratulations to James Lowe and Lisa Watson who completed their BG’s last weekend. James reports… “Finally mustered the courage to give it a go. Had always told myself I would do it in good weather, well slept, well trained and Read more
Two of Nicky’s Summer Series TT’s in two and a half days are hard work (for me) and, together with the previous week’s Slow Warts outing, they bring an over familiarity with the Alport valley region. The Warts crossed the Read more
Thanks to Gavin and Clive for this: Trees infected by disease. Like other sites in Sheffield and beyond, it has been confirmed that Wyming Brook nature reserve has the Larch disease Phytophthora ramorum. Phytophthora ramorum causes extensive damage and death Read more
Only five Slow Warts started from the Rowlee Bridge and, unusually, we didn’t go up Crookestone Knoll, instead, we went up the valley and then crossed to the opposite side. We were spared the lung bursting enjoyment to the Knoll Read more
After a couple of weekends break, we are back in action next week. The last outing was to Mam Tor / Odin Mine. As is the next one. The last outing was under subscribed & consideration was given to calling Read more