Saturday 16th May - Bluebell Belter

The Start

Today 16 runners turned out for the 'Bluebell Belter' - we did see bluebells but as we were so high they are still not in full bloom (maybe another week or two) - the views were splendid though. We welcomed new group member Ann (who says she will be back).

The route took us over Nessit Hill where we enjoyed great views across to the Cat & Fiddle, Shining Tor and Teggs Nose). From there we carried on to Standing Stone car park and Forest Chapel before heading into the woods for our final long descent. When we got back to the Leathers Smithy pub a team decision agreed to add a loop of the reservoir.

Good running on tough hills - and thanks to group members for looking out for each other today with plenty of looping etc!

Coffee afterwards at Macclesfield Garden Centre allowed a post-match discussion..


Leaders today were Mel W and Ali G

Pre-run briefing

Forest frolics

Oxygen needed...

Up through the woods (tripping hazards)

This is the start of the club fell run!

Heather running well

Carole - fresh from Australia - a tough hill!

Bit of looping

Ann showing us how it is done

Lindsey loves the hills...

Nessit Hill - a breather break

Shining Tor in the background

Janette making hill running look easy

Shutlingsloe in the background

Almost at Forest Chapel

And on along the stoney bridleway

Almost at the highest point - Hazel & Sarah

I like the downhill!

So do I..

What happened to Harry

Ian enjoying the long descent

The final 1/2 mile with Pirate Newton

Team D Group - good effort

Painting by Alison Gunn