Mark’s promise of a new, CCW (cunningly circular & wintery) route got 16 runners & 2 dogs out to Flotterstone. We were greeted with stern warnings about what might happen if we got stuck in a cold and windy spot, without adequate clothing. After Monday night’s Winter Talk of thumbs being lost to frostbite & replaced with toes (the image is still in my head), it was a subject to be taken seriously. Especially so since we found a layer of snow half way round, and plenty of wind.
Waymarkers included the monument to erstwhile occupants of Woodhouseless House, the Boghall handicap Broken Sink and the infamous Gorse Barrier. As we caught our breath at mile 3, we were treated with the cloud formation in the photo; an indication of atmospheric waves and changeable weather.
The CCW route. The 1 hour estimate turned out to be a bit like our forthcoming heating bills; we got 50% extra. Thanks to Mark for organising the run. The 5.7 miles was a good mix of trods, mud and track.
Pete Cain