Thursday 24th Feb - Peel Tower

Having finally decided upon a run out to Peel Tower I met Dave at 11.30am.
The weather was just about perfect!
As we set off, the clouds cleared, the wind dropped and the sun came out.
The first mile or so were steady, heading out towards Musberry heights.
The initial climb was ok, a little tough, but quite easily runnable.
The next few miles took us round the valley, HR was about 150bpm and I was feeling comfortable.
Thought about pushing the pace a bit, but there was quite a distance still to go.
The next climb brought us out at the run towards Tor Hill.
We took the path across the field and out towards the moor land and the next valley.
This part of the run is great!
If you approach it in the right way it can be a really quick section.
The run around the valley here begins to climb and the speed of the run slows.
The next section is uphill for a good mile or so.
If you look carefully you find a memorial to Ellen Strange

Continue up hill, past the ...

'beware' signs and on to ...

Pilgrim's cross. A place where Monks would rest on their pilgrimage to Whalley Abbey in the early 1100s and probably before then.
The final part of the run out is a mile and a half to the tower itself.
A quick drink and back the way we came.
In places I picked up the pace just for a bit of fun!
The run back was good, but I did struggle up the final climb.
Just over 13 miles, 1600 cals used in 150 minutes.

Great run. Next time I'll add on a section to Hog Low Pike to up the miles to above 15.