Kinder, my part in its downfall

The Kinder Downfall fell race 14.4.13

One of my favourite races. This Peak District classic didn't disappoint.

 A straightforward race, starting from the lovely village of Hayfield its; up William Clough, along the edges of  Kinder, past the Kinder Downfall then back down to the village. 

The Star of the race was definitely the Downfall itself. 60mph gusts of wind, were blowing the water from Derbyshire's highest waterfall back up(see photos and video). This made the running entertaining and gave us all a refreshing shower as we passed the upfall. 

The car park was classed as an A short

Hamming it up. Good to see you Nick

Can you all move on please. You are making the village look untidy.

Photo by Lynne http://runningdelights.blogspot.co.uk/

Martin G #127 having a great race

The star of the show. The Kinder Downfall.

A bit drafty

Many thanks to the RO Dave Soles and all who helped out.

Social climbing

After a fairly mundane run along the High Peak Trail, Billy and  I stopped off at Harboro Rocks where a group of climbers were out enjoying the spring sunshine.

After a chat, they very kindly offered to let me have a go. Cool! Not only did they lend me a harness, helmet and shoes. The lady in the top photo belayed for me.

Thank you so much guys, it made my day 

 A few more pictures Here

Burb-edge

Camra louts

As in the 'Edge of the Burbs'. After a night out with friends, we left the car at the Queen's Head in Little Eaton. The pub is just across the river from us, on the other side of the Derwent Valley. Just a slight detour from one of my, from the door runs. 

 Having to collect the car meant there was no excuse for not running. Just as well really, a middle aged spread is only a few pub meals away. 

The maternity  ward. Ah bless em.