Saturday 23rd June - Gawsworth Gavotte

A lovely morning it was too for a gavotte around Gawsworth! 13 eager runners, some of whom had run or cycled to the start point, ran the route from the Harrington Arms, across fields, canal path and country lanes.

The route although flatish, is quite challenging across rough fields, but the group ran well and pretty speedily! Luckily there was no repeat performance from the lairy cows of our recce. That would have been a test of our speed!

Thanks and well done everyone, what a great start to a Saturday morning!

Ali

 

Saturday 16th June Reservoir Rounds

Eight D Groupers set out for a Reservoir Round, starting at the Fairways garden centre, on a rather damp morning. Great to see a new face for our Saturday group and two returning ones too!

A swift pace was set up the canal to Fools Nook, for the first obligatory bridge pic and then up Leek Old road and a bit of circling - well done everyone, not one walker! A lovely loop of Sutton Reservoir with a buzzard spot in the middle.

Next its into the village via the copse and fields - second obligatory bridge pic - no mud! Finally, a loop of Parvey Lane back for tea and chat.

A great run, thanks to all.

Mel

Saturday 9th June - Bollin Banger

Today a select group of D runners undertook a warm and dry Bollin Banger. Beginning at Riverside park, the pace was set early along the path to the fields.

Following the trail of the river, the group passed the longhorns and stopped for an obligatory bridge pic,before heading into Prestbury village. A traverse of the fields to Tytherington golf course and a speedy passage passed the early golfers, meant we hit Dorchester way and the welcome shade of Tytherington woods in good time. An unscheduled stop for Geoff's shoe boulder, then back onto the Bollin Valley Way and back to the car park.

A great if  not extremely warm run, well done.

Mel

Saturday 2nd June - Rainow Romp

This morning a select group of 7 non-Wincle-trouting D-Groupers ran a 5.5 mile Rainow Romp. The route took in Rainowlow, Harrop Fold, Berristall Hall and returned to Rainow via Alison’s favourite bridge and Ingersley Vale.

Andy & Mel