Wensleydale Wander 2010 report

There was a record turnout for the 2010 Wensleydale Wander, with 315 walking or running the routes, and only one having to drop out near the end of the 22 mile version.

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - President Leslie Parfitt presenting Cheque to Lady Bolton, Chairman of British Heart Foundation local branch.

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Young walkers collecting their certificates

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Walkers enjoying meal at finish in Wensleydale School

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - lesley Parfitt and Joyce Ogbourne preparing food at Wensleydale School

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Sweepers and last few walkers arrive at Low Lane

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Sweepers and last walkers on long route approaching Low Lane from Spennithorne

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Later walkers arriving at Low Lane checkpoint

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Walkers leaving Low Lane and about to cross fields to Leyburn

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Rtn Neal and Margaret Peacock enjoying sunshine at Low Lane checkpoint

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Gathering of marshals, RAYNET radio operator, and ambulancemen at East Witton checkpoint

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Walkers leaving East Witton on way to Coverbridge

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - A few horses returning from exercise on High Moor Gallops

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Runners giving their numbers to marshal Rtn David Milner

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Refreshed runners running off across High Moor

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - More arrivals and departures st Rubbing Houses

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Hot dogs being enjoyed

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - First runners receiving their hot dogs and drinks

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Early runners arriving at checkpoint on High Moor

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Rubbing Houses checkpoint and refreshment tent ready for first arrivals.

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Rubbing Houses checkpoint on Middleham High Moor

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Albert putting out a fire!

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Albert Calvert in Rubbing Houses refreshment tent

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Rtn Alberet Calvert cooking sausages and onions

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Sue Bell (headmistress of Middleham school) preparing food

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Ane & Rtn Albert Calvert at Rubbing Houses checkpoint

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Anne slicing onions

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Anne Wheatley & Sue Bell preparing food in refreshment tent halfway on Long walk

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Walkers after crossing Hullo Bridge

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Walkers crossing Lord's bridge. Bolton Hall in distance.

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Rtn David Pointon & RAYNET operator waiting at Lord's Bridge checkpoint

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Crossing fields between the Shawl and Preston under Scar. Penhill in distance.

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Check in at Wensleydale School

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Handover of Cheque to Lady Bolton in Wensleydale School

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Sweepers leaving West Witton Checkpoint

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - A runner takes an interest in Ambulance wheel!

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - West Witton Village Hall checkpoint with Wander ambulance in front.

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - Walkers heading for toilets at checkpoint in West Witton Village Hall

Wensleydale Wander 2010 report - West Witton checkpoint

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The weather was ideal, with sunshine and blue sky. A wind did eventually build up on the high moor causing the refreshment tent to be taken down early to prevent it blowing away!

Andrew Lambe of Darlington was first home after running the 12 mile route in 1hr 40min. Elizabeth Crank of Bishops Stortford, was the first lady and second overall in 2hr 2min, beating Keith Bell of Leyburn and John Smith of Hartlepool into joint 3rd place, with John Hunter of Richmond

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