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Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:38 am
by flyingmonkeycorps
I've got time to get out on Friday after work for an overnighter - I'll be driving to the Peak (probably either Hope or Bamford kinda way) and arriving prooooobably six half sixish, riding somewhere for a camp then riding back the next morning.
I've ridden loads round there and bivvy'd a few times on foot, so I've an idea what's around but I'm always open to suggestion (plus all my walking spots would be a paint to get to with a bike).
Long range forecast looks clear but breezy, so somewhere with a bit of shelter might be an idea.
Favourite ideas so far are somewhere around Mount Famine / South Head, or somewhere up at the end of Cut Gate.
Ta!
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:08 am
by Bearbonesnorm
Loads of potential spots around Cracken Edge above Chinley. Nice ride in from Edale, Hope, etc.
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:23 am
by flyingmonkeycorps
Ace, I'll have a look at that. Looks interesting with all the old mine workings too.
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:56 pm
by RIP
See Playing Out thread
. You'll probably bump into us somewhere along the way cos we're starting in Bamford Friday evening too
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'Reg'
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:58 pm
by RIP
Oh, and if it's old mines you're after, I can bore for England on that score.
(Just realised the wordplay above - 'see what I did there?'
)
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:50 pm
by Bearlegged
RIP wrote:(Just realised the wordplay above - 'see what I did there?'
)
You've clearly got a very well drilled routine.
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:11 pm
by ianfitz
Landslide wrote:RIP wrote:(Just realised the wordplay above - 'see what I did there?'
)
You've clearly got a very well drilled routine.
He can certainly carve out some prose when the need arises.
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:13 am
by flyingmonkeycorps
Well this seams like a lovely friendly place!
I'll keep an eye out for you, I'll be the guy with the beard...
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:47 am
by RIP
What wags we are
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"I'll be the guy with the beard" - which seems to be pretty much a compulsory adornment in BBB circles
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Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:12 am
by flyingmonkeycorps
Hahaha fair point.
Ok I'll be the guy with the inappropriate bike (Cotic Rocket) and the beard. I'll prooobably mostly be around the Hope / Ladybower area I think, and I'll be off home by the middle of Saturday.
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:07 pm
by RIP
Nah nice bike - perfectly appropriate
. If we don't see you, have a fab ride.
Re: Shortish route in the Dark Peak
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:13 am
by flyingmonkeycorps
I figure a bike's a bike, if you can strap stuff to it then it's all good!
Same to you, forecast ain't looking too bad as well.