Saturday 18th July - Twisted Hollins Hobble

The start

Today, nine D groupers were out on a blustery day with sporadic bursts of sunshine, for a hilly route that we like to call the Twisted Hollins Hobble.

Beginning at the garden centre on Bullocks lane, we came up the canal northward and headed off at Windmill Street to climb toward the golf club and across the Hollins.

There was a lovely view to take in before descending to the bridge and across to the row of cottages for the "twist". Another steep climb over fields to bring us back to meet Judy lane.

After group agreement, we extended the route slightly to take in Parvey Lane and then loop back to the start.

Welcome back to Suzy, Jo and hello to Graham.

A great run by all and well done Ann for joining Ali and I on our extra training run ( definitely another D group route in there  for the calendar).

Ali and Mel ( with support from Neil and Harry )

Briefing

Taking in the view

Bridge Breather

Ali and Jo speeding

Chased by Ann and Heather

The Pacer on Parvey Lane  

Almost back

nice 5 miler

Greetings!

Super-Harry

The End

 

Saturday 11th July - Toot Hill Tootle

This morning 12 brave runners met at Tegg's Nose bottom car park for a hilly run around Macc Forest, taking in Toot Hill, the protected site of an ancient burial ground.

Up, up and up we went, passing farms, through fields and over stiles, through the bluebell wood where a short break was taken to admire the wonderful views. Then down Charity Lane to Forest Chapel. On the path down from there we bumped into E Group (all 29 of them)! who were on their way back and were looking good!

We took in the Trentabank ranger station and then looped back behind the reservoir and back to our starting point. 5.4 miles in total. Coffee and cake was enjoyed for those who could stay for a while.

Well done everyone for keeping the group together on a tough hilly run. Remember...the hills are our friends!!Thanks to Neil, Twiggy and Mel for the photos.

Ali & Mel

The Route

Wednesday 8th July - Orienteering in Bollington

Event HQ

MDOC are hosting a series of 4 countryside orienteering events. There are 60 & 90 minute options and can be done in teams of 2/3. All the routes are on footpaths. This one is based in the Vale Inn, Bollington (food available) - an area we know well. Cost £3. Registration from 6.30pm, mass start at 7.15pm. Find as many controls as you can! 


More details here http://www.mdoc.org.uk/events/countryside-score-event-4-whiteley-green-bollington-8-jul-2015

The first round at Fernilee was excellent and a few people are already booked onto this one

Neil

Saturday 4th July - Bollin Valley Banger

The Banger

Today, 13 D groupers braved the hot clammy weather for a Bollin Valley Banger.

Beginning at the Riverside car park, we headed up the Bollin Valley Way, to be greeted by a couple of very excited terriers, keen to join in the fun. Crossing the fields by the river, we made our way to the bridge for a breather, before heading into Prestbury village.

A small bout of circling was required to recollect a couple of the group, needing comfort breaks
( perils of good hydration ) then on to the fields leading to the golf course. This was feeling much hillier in the heat.

Respite again while waiting to cross Manchester road, then into the wooded area for some welcome shade. Heather and Chris left us to do some extended training, whilst the rest of the group made our way downhill back along the Middlewood.

A tough little run when the sun is up, but everyone did really well again.

Well done everyone, definitely enough extra calories burnt off for an ice cream or two!

Mel

The Start

Jazz hands in the field

Heather and Chris looking cool

Break Breather

comfort break circle

Hill, what hill?

Its a hill

Walking cool down

The End