Rain really doesn't bother me, if you've got the right gear on then all is good. Thankfully rain didn't bother today's runner who I was guiding around the hills up onto Bleaklow. Both well equipped for off-road running, and with a 10km/6mile route planned, we set off. As we climbed higher the drizzle got heavier, and visibility remained fairly good so we could see most of our route at various points. When running in a new area it's good to do a route where you can look back and see where you've been.
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| Looking down Dowstone Clough with Yellowslacks Brook in the bottom |
Along the way we saw three herons flying above Shelf Brook, then curlews with their distinctive call singing out. Once up on Shelf Moor and skipping across the peat groughs and through the heather there were plenty of mountain hares to be seen...too quick for the camera though.
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| Shelf Moor |
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| Shelf Moor |
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| View back to the Pike and Shelf Benches where we've run from |
Just before we got to Dowstone Clough there was a patch of fungi, most unusual looking with frilly edges.
Although it looked quite distinctive I've now flicked through my Mushroom and Toadstools of Britain & Europe book and am baffled by the array of options it could be. If you can identify this one please let me know! The largest ones in the pictures above are about 2-3cm across.
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| The path near Dog Rock, on the way to Yellowslacks |
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At least the rain is getting warmer.
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