Es Torrent de Pareis 2001

This is a spectacular gorge walk in Mallorca. My article describing this walk was published in the LDWA's magazine, Strider, in December 2001. (Issue 91).

Es Torrent de Pareis (350K) Description by David Gibson, with photos.

(There are 13 photos, all under 30K each; but I havent thumbnailed them, so you need to download the lot, unless you turn 'images' off in your browser).

Also see: CUCC Guide to Sa Fosca | Bad Weather Warning for Torrent de Pareis

LDWA Events 1996

Here are reports of fifteen 25 mile marathons I ran in 1996. These were written up at the time, and some were published in the LDWA's magazine, "Strider".

Also see: My review of Zecom waterproof paper - ideal for maps, route instructions and 'tally cards'.

What is the LDWA?

The Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) was founded in 1971 with the aim of furthering the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking. Its interest lies mainly in extended walks in rural areas and especially those walks that exceed 20 miles in length. These can be organised marathons and events, whether open to all or restricted to members of specific clubs or associations, or they can be walks along long distance paths or other open challenges which may be attempted at any time by any individuals or groups. Whilst such walks may be competitive in the sense of a challenge, no emphasis is placed on any form of road or race walking.

Reports

1. The Wheeldale Tandem - January 13

28 miles for teams of two, in the North York Moors, organised by Cleveland Group

2. The Rombolds Stride - February 3rd

25 miles over Rombolds Moor, Ilkley, and the Chevin, organised by 15th Airedale Scout Group

3. The Trollers Trot - March 2nd

27 miles and 2900ft ascent from Bolton Abbey, via Simon Seat, Trollers Gill, Linton Falls and Rylstone Fell, organised by Burley Middle School Association.

4. The Blubberhouses Moor 25 Challenge - March 31st

25 miles over Blubberhouses Moor, Beamsley Beacon and Rocking Moor, North Yorkshire, organised by L. Taylor and A. Bottomley (LDWA)

5. The Twin Peaks Trail - April 20th

20 miles and 2900ft ascent from Ingleton, via Whernside and Gragareth, organised by Morecambe Bay and Bowland LDWA Group

6. Spring in Lakeland - May 11th

26/28/32 miles and 4900/6700/6800ft ascent from Ambleside via Kentmere and Mardale Head, organised by Westmorland & North Lancs LDWA Group

X. Yorkshire Dales 100 - May 25th-27th

100 miles in 48 hours, organised by West Yorkshire LDWA Group. Our report from "behind the scenes".

7. The Tenth Great Shunner Shuffle - July 6th

27 miles and 4600ft ascent between Wensleydale and Swaledale, organised by Swaledale Fell Rescue Organisation

8. The Bog Dodgers Way - July 20th

23 miles from Marsden, via Black Hill, organised by LDWA Vermuyden Group

9. The Walden Round - August 11th

26 miles and 4200' ascent from Kettlewell, via Nidderdale and Coverdale, organised by LDWA Nidderdale Group

10. The Cleveland Classic - September 21/22

55 miles and 7000' ascent in the North Yorkshire Moors, raising funds for Camphill Village Trust

11. The Hallowe'en Happening - October 26th

31 or 23 miles and 3500' ascent from Slaidburn, Lancashire via Ribble Valley, Pendle Hill organised by LDWA Westmorland & North Lancs Group

12. The Burley Bridge Hike - November 9th

22 miles from Burley-in-Wharfedale, West Yorkshire via Rombolds Moor. Proceeds to fund for a footbridge over the river Wharfe at Burley

13. The Wensleydale Wedge - November 17th

23 or 16 miles from Askrigg in North Yorkshire, via Stalling Busk, Thoralby, Aysgarth Falls, Castle Bolton, organised by LDWA Nidderdale Group

14. The Settle Scramble Winter Challenge - November 23rd

23 miles and 3000' ascent from Settle Primary School, North Yorkshire, via Fountains Fell

15. Unsupported Events

Occasionally, we have done an LDWA (or similar) route at a time when there wasnt an official event being run. Here are some of our experiences.

Prizes

So, here are my awards for the best events of 1996.