Old Cheviot keeps readers on the straight and narrow

YC is delighted to bring you news of a venerable fell runner - Old Cheviot - who was recceing part of the Chevy Chase today. Whilst the rest of the world had returned to work to earn an honest crust, OC eschewed such matters, perfering a solitary run in The Cheviots. Parking at Langleeford in the Happy Valley, OC headed through the trees up the valley where robins, great tits, and wheatears were in full voice. Once he arrived at the wizened rowan trees, OC turned left and followed the familiar route under Comb Fell to Hedgehope.

The summit of Hedgehope was deserted and windswept. So OC moved on towards Langlee Crags - a checkpoint that has caused more than one Chevy Chaser to go astray. Indeed OC reflected that Phil Sanderson had missed it when leading the race last year. OC is always keen to keep his fellow runners on the straight and narrow (even though he himself occasionally strays from it). So for those who wonder just where the checkpoint is, click on the photo on the left. X marks the spot.


left - Langlee Crags
right - Hedgehope from Langlee Crags

Keen readers and fellrunners might wonder - what is the quickest route from Hedgehope to Langlee Crags? OC keeps such knowledge under his hat but could be tempted to divulge it. So if readers spot an aged fellrunner who is looking down on his luck, why not buy him a pint. Soon you could be sprinting to Langlee Crags before even Phil Sanderson gets there.