It's been a while, but Old Cheviot finally felt fit enough to tackle this epic fellrace again. It's a mere 37 miles, and takes in the high points of the old counties of Westmorland (Helvellyn), Cumberland (Scafell Pike), and Lancashire (Coniston Old Man). OC ran round with Mrs OC who took all the climbing firmly in her stride, encouraging OC with offers of pints of Sam Smiths OBB. The encouragement duly worked, and we finished in 9 hours 22 minutes before heading back to The Coplitts Hotel for a couple of pints of the necessary.
Here are some photos taken at the finish in Great Langdale, plus the newly acquired designer T-shirt.
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| Just a couple of miles to go. Photo from Kevin Bray |