Long weekend in the Peak

P and I had a long weekend in the Peak last weekend. On Friday we took advantage on possibly the last day of decent conditions at the Cornice in Cheedale, before the seepage took over. Some parts were already gopping but there was enough dry lines too. Spent the day working Martial Music a 7a nearly getting all the moves, before the energy and arms gave out. P spent most of the day on Powerplant, an 8a.

Saturday was the Hayfield Sheepdog trials and the Lantern Pike Race. This was my first ever fell race back in 2002! At only 5 miles and only 1050' climbing its not my favourite type of race, too fast and runnable!! The show was a good laugh as always and despite the pain the race was fun too!! Managed to come home 2nd Lady and was a good 4 minutes faster than the last time I did this in 2006.

After a very wet day shopping in Manchester on Sunday, on Monday we got out on the mountain bikes and rode all our old haunts around Hayfield in the rain. The brightening up promised in the weather forecast timed itself perfectly to co-inside with us finishing our ride! What timing. Great weekend catching up with friends. I do love this part of the Peak, and its great to go back but somehow it just doesn't measure up against the lakes!!