I met the WFDBWGUA guys this morning for what will probably be my last run with them until the end of September. Out today was Ed, Kev and Hazel.
On my request, we headed off towards Darwen Tower, waterproofed up because it was pretty cold and wet. I even went for long tights today because, whilst walking Ruby earlier on in shorts, I was freezing and knew it would be even colder up on the tops. After a mile or so the weather completely changed though and it was lovely and sunny so the cag came off and I regretted the long tights decision.
From the bottom barn, where we were parked, we ran up to the top barn then across to dangerous corner, along the road a little bit, before turning off left onto the farm track towards the ruins at Higher Hempshaws.
We then headed up to Spitlers where Ed and Hazel decided to leave us as they had a deadline and didn't think they'd make it to Darwen Tower and back in time. Before we parted, Ed gave me some useful advice on how to remember the name of the place I'm staying on holiday (Drumnadrochit) but I'll leave Ed to tell that one.
Kev and I headed off across the boggy sheep trod down to Piccadilly, then crossed the road and went through Roddlesworth Woods. We crossed Tockholes Road and decided to take the Aggie's Staircase route up to the Tower, which we both found incredibly hard going today. A quick stretch at the top and we ran over to the Tower and then climbed it. Well it would be rude not to really.
After admiring the scenery for a few minutes (it was really clear today and you could see for miles) we headed back for home, this time going down the less steep but undulating path taking us back down to Roddlesworth Woods.
From Piccadilly we went straight up to Great Hill, rather than going back the way we had come. From there we ran back down towards Higher Hempshaws but instead of going back to Rivington Road, we went straight on, coming out by the campsite on Dean Head Lane and then going along the top of Dean Wood and dropping down to Dean Brook. Only a mile back to the cars now, along Dean Brook, up the steps, across the field, through the kissing gate and along the path at the side of the road.
A really enjoyable run and I'm gutted I won't be out with the guys for a month now, I'll really miss all the banter.
Good luck Ed on your ultra race next weekend! It will give you lots of time to think up some Tim Vine style jokes!
Positive Comments - really enjoyable run. Didn't feel too bad on the climbs.
Total Distance - 14.7 miles
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