The summit at Shutlingsloe - approx 515m
A very busy morning for the last day of the Derbyshire Open Arts exhibition - I think round about 70 people came round for the final day. Its bizarre having complete strangers (or randomers as the kids call them) just turn up to wander round most of your home. Still it was a great experience and everyone's comments were really positive.
The next exhibition starts tomorrow at the New Mills Heritage Centre so its 'non stop' at the moment.
I left just as it was starting to get busy as I had to get to the other side of Macclesfield for the fell race.
Shutlingsloe is a great place, a very busy May Queen fete, lots of races for all age groups and the Junior races were part of the British Championships.
I'd decided to go off quickly as it was a downhill start and get across the river and through the steep part of the woods before hitting the rocky climb up at the top (approx 515m elevation) - all went well and I got to the top in about 12th or 13th position. I lost 4 or 5 places on the way back down form the top as I haven't yet perfected the art of running down rock faces quickly without falling. Had a strong finish in the last 400-500m back up to the hall and overall was really pleased with the day.
Finished it off with a curry (we even had one invented specially for us that didn't exist on the menu).
I highly recommend Shutlingsloe for a great fell ace and a great family day out.
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