Tuesday 26 February 2013

Chewing the cud



 Our second bite at the New Chew fell race, one of team Ibuprofens highlights of last year.
 Organised by Saddleworth Runners, this event is a real gem. A choice of; long score, short score and scoreless(line) courses, Varied terrain, great views and challenging Nav. All for £8 but the reason this race stands out is the hospitality of the Saddleworth Runners





Not the most runnable terrain 




The Glossopdale and Pennine massive 
Many thanks to all who made it happen.
See you next year.

Monday 11 February 2013

Hebog fail

Moel Hebog(hill of the hawk) taken on a clearer day
It looked simple on the map. From the cottage, up to Craig Isallt, follow the rights of way to access  land below Hebog, then up to the top to admire the views.
 It was not to be. Down in the valley tussocks, snow drifts, marshy ground and fenced off rights of way made progress slow.

100m from the top I turned round. I had set myself  a cut off time to make sure I got back before dark and gone 5 min past it. Cloud had rolled in and it was snowing. That will teach me to start out so late in the day.

Back down again, across the tussocks, drifts and marshland. Feet up and a cuppa tea in front of the wood burner. The Hill of the Hawk would have to wait for another day.




The view


findus frozen hill ponys