Peak District run out Sun 25th Oct

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

I picked up Andrew in the petrol station and the red arrows soon arrived, followed by Dave E shortly after.

 

Luke and Rob

 

 

Meeting at Hassop we had our first breakfast of the day in the ambirad heated outside area, overlooking the cars.

 

 

 

Soon on the road, we made our way towards Winnats Pass, the autumn sunshine catching the colours of the trees beautifully.

 

Approaching Winnats Pass

 

The roads were quiet now that South Yorkshire is in tier 3 lockdown. I was quite licking my lips thinking of the run we would get up the Pass. With no traffic behind us I held the start and....

 

damn, there was very soon a constant stream of traffic on the Pass, but it was fun at the beginning. 

 

 

Up to the junction

 

We had a great run for the rest of the way

 

 

Passing the 'Cathedral of the Peak' the pretty, oversized church in Tideswell, I pointed it out in case you missed it!

 

 

Steady through the village

 

 

And back to it 

 

 

 

 

It was a lovely run, the roads were amazingly dry and we soon arrived at The Fountain Cafe, Bonsall where I had booked a table in the covered outdoor seating area. We at least had shelter from the cold wind, at the time of booking the forecast was showers so I thought we would be dry too. In fact the day never even looked like rain would arrive, it was sun, sun, sun.

 

The Fountain puddle parking

 

Did I just say the roads were dry? mmm yes,  I never mentioned clean though did I? Wheel arch envy enabled.

 

 

After a second breakfast (I never realised that the lunch menu would not be on yet did I?) it got as messy as a Peak District wheel arch at the cafe, CAKES ARRIVED!

The Pear and Ginger cake tasted a bit like Parkin, very moist and the chocolate fudge cake had real cream on the topping, home baked heaven. I can't speak for Dave's almond and apple crumble but when his phone rang and he left the table it nearly got stolen.

 

 

So here is hoping that Rob's new horse box will not be too 'expensively deer' and Dave will not be 'beaten by the fools experience' oh such a laugh, it must be the petrol fumes.

Thanks guys for a most excellent day out and hope to see you all again very soon. 

 

 

[AndrewBClarke]

Thanks again Julie. Brilliant day out in the sunshine. 198 miles. Nothing better. Parked car in garage and it rained within half an hour 😀

[Rob Hunter - Club Secretary]

A cracking day out again, thanks Julie! 

 

As expected, Colleen did indeed buy yet another form of horse transport.... A deep breath, fake smile applied and another row averted! Now to decide on my compensation 😂😂

[LukeW]

Thanks @Julie Hall - Peak District AO for organising yet another great run.

Even if it did involve washing cow poo off the car in the rain when I got home 👌🏼
 

[BillyPee]

Looks like you all had a great day out. Not jealous at all 😷