Wistanstow Challenge Walk Video

Just to let you know that the video produced by Peter Douglas is now up on his website, www.prdouglas.co.uk – relive the day, enjoy the finish!

(Copies can be requested – see his website for details.)

Wistanstow 2012 thanks

As is customary, we have a list of people and businesses to thank.

To the tiny band of helpers who turn out every September to ensure that those taking part get to enjoy their walk – grateful thanks. Comments about your enthusiasm and support are frequent. It’s no secret that a few more people on the ground would help considerably – please get in touch if you’d like details of the simple jobs that can make such a difference to the day.

To the landowners along the route and the Firefighters of Clun and Bishop’s Castle who allow us to share their stations for a day – thanks for your cooperation and support.

A number of local businesses provide help and support in a variety of different ways:

• The Outdoor Depot, Church Stretton (present at the Village Hall)

• Spar Shop, Craven Arms

• Woods Brewery, Wistanstow

• Britpart Ltd, Craven Arms

• The Plough Inn, Wistanstow

• Wenlock Water, Wolverton

• Hagley Place Care Home (Barchester Healthcare), Ludlow

• Walls Butchers, Craven Arms

• Route 49 Fish and Chips, Craven Arms

(Links where available are on the right-hand side of this page)

Should you ever find yourself making use of any of them, I’m sure a personal thank you would go a long way.

Last but by no means least, a thank you to Al Tye who was out and about with his camera, trying to avoid the fog - check out the results on his site; Fell Running Pictures. And to Peter Douglas (www.prdouglas.co.uk), who likewise attended the event but this time armed with a video camera.

On the climb of the track towards Blakeridge Wood
(View looking north-east with Oakeley Mynd centre of picture)

Wistanstow 2012 Finishers List

Once more the official Wistanstow 'Finishers List' computer (Phil, some pencils, a rubber and a few cups of coffee), has been beavering away, burning the midnight oil. His efforts are now available for viewing:

2012 Finishers List (PDF)

2012 Finishers List (Word)

Cobwebs, moisture and mist on the first track of the walk

Looking north after exiting Sowdley Wood - heading for Clun

Expect it warm for Wistanstow Walk

The route has had a final check and as you might expect after the recent spell of summer, it's much drier with just a few muddy patches and local farmers have been busy harvesting crops.

Unusual advice this year but we suggest you pack:

• sun tan lotion
• hat
• perhaps a larger water bottle?

And anything else you might need for a day in the sunshine.

  

Met Office forecast for Saturday

Expect it a bit chilly first thing but then the cloud/mist/fog is expected to burn away leaving a sunny day.

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Wistanstow route check

The route has been checked in the last few days and it’s understandably muddy in a few places, with some crops still standing. Weather forecasts for the coming week suggest it’s going to be fairly dry and sunny, so we expect it to dry out reasonably well and the crops to finally get harvested.

Friday will see a final check and we’ll try and post a brief update on the conditions, along with a local weather forecast for Saturday.