Darwin’s Tower?

Well, not quite a voyage of discovery yesterday although it was extremely wet under foot. The discovery was what must be the shortest return route  to the tower from the usual place. 14.6 miles.

The team was NLN, Nico, Hazel, YJ and me. The route was to Ammunition Corner, then via NLN’s  path to Spitlers and from the northern end of the wall on Spitlers, down to the Tockholes Road junction on Belmont Road. From there it was the normal route to the tower. Darwen Moor, in particular the tower area, was its usual wretched self: cold, wet and windy. On  our way to the tower we met Rupert Leggot who was on his bike. YJ and I stopped to speak to him whilst the girls carried on for the shelter of the tower. Rupert sends his best wishes to EtU.

This was, perhaps, Hazel’s longest run ever, but certainly her longest since she wasn’t well. Well done Hazel. (We must find a suitable pseudonym for her. Any ideas?).

Thanks NLN for the repair info and thanks to everyone for, what was for me, a very enjoyable outing in good company.