Malham - Matlock

[Margarine]

If anyone fancies a long one on Saturday (ooer missus) a couple of us are planning to run from Malham to Matlock, which is a shade over 100 miles (well it was a nice round number) completely unimaginative I know but there you go. The route follows the Pennine way then part of the Derwent Watershed route, and has frequent road crossings where we hope there will be a car with some butties and dry socks in it . It's about 14,000 ft of ascent and generally very pleasant running. If you would like to join us, PM me or Grouse.

[GeoffB]

Looks like I've got a good excuse to dip out of this one, now. Di's working all day Saturday, and I don't think Emma will be able to keep up with us for that distance (or maybe we wouldn't keep up with her?)

Have a good one, anyway, and I hope the weather's kind to you.

[Alf Tupper]

blinkin heck , good luck dude
Mike cudahy gave a great account of the Colne - Rowsley in his great book. Say hi to Matlock , my home town!!! C'mon The Gladiators

[JohnK]

Have FUN Guys

[Grouse]

Thanks guys. Seemed like such a good idea last week...

[JohnK]

Still a good idea wish i knew about it earlier i would have joined you, as i said have FUN

[gyppo]

Good luck guys

[Werdna Swilnik]

I was just about to depart for Wessenden Head this morning, to provide pacing/sherpa duties on the leg crossing Black Hill and the Holme Moss area, that the guys had decided to pull the plug on the attempt near Hebden Bridge.

I gather that they suffered with really difficult conditions, heavy rain and mud right from the beginning, following their midnight start. This had taken its toll on timekeeping as well as energy levels, and they were unable to keep to their schedule.

Nevertheless, one hell of a brave attempt. Over 8 hours and 40+ miles in really awful conditions. Well done lads!

AndyW.

[Luv Shack]

Thanks Andy,
I was hoping to find an update,
had also hoped to meet up with J&J enroute...
Maybe next time!

[Werdna Swilnik]

Thanks Andy,
I was hoping to find an update,
had also hoped to meet up with J&J enroute...
Maybe next time!

I am sure they will try again sometime...

I ended up going for a training run over Chinley Churn instead. That was pretty boggy, so Black Hill must be quite squelchy by now!

AndyW.