Shortish route in the Dark Peak

flyingmonkeycorps · Post by **flyingmonkeycorps** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:38 am

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!

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:08 am

Loads of potential spots around Cracken Edge above Chinley. Nice ride in from Edale, Hope, etc.

flyingmonkeycorps · Post by **flyingmonkeycorps** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:23 am

Ace, I'll have a look at that. Looks interesting with all the old mine workings too.

RIP · Post by **RIP** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:56 pm

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'

RIP · Post by **RIP** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:58 pm

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?'

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Bearlegged · Post by **Bearlegged** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:50 pm

RIP wrote:(Just realised the wordplay above - 'see what I did there?' )

You've clearly got a very well drilled routine.

ianfitz · Post by **ianfitz** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:11 pm

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.

flyingmonkeycorps · Post by **flyingmonkeycorps** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:13 am

Well this seams like a lovely friendly place!

I'll keep an eye out for you, I'll be the guy with the beard...

RIP · Post by **RIP** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:47 am

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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flyingmonkeycorps · Post by **flyingmonkeycorps** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:12 am

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.

RIP · Post by **RIP** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:07 pm

Nah nice bike - perfectly appropriate

. If we don't see you, have a fab ride.

flyingmonkeycorps · Post by **flyingmonkeycorps** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:13 am

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.

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