Saturday 3 October 2015

AH4 Run 63. Okeover Arms, Mapleton.


AH4 RUN #63
Date : Saturday 3rd October 2015 (11:00)
Location: Okeover Arms, Mapleton, DE6 2AB
Hares: Andean Sexbeast, Hash Puppy and Horse's Arse  
Weather: Continuing splendid 
Pack size: 5



Today we had more hares than hounds which was a shame as this was a good
The 'pack' at the beer stop
trail with a beer and food stop. Opportunities for stream crossings were taken at every opportunity as were deviations from the main path. With just two hounds running (Wriggle and myself) we had to work hard at the checks, and we did seem to be checking out most of the false trails. Horse's Arse was the 'sweeping hare' but didn't give us much help - he misled us for half-a-mile at the first check!


The beer stop (Uruguayan beer?) was followed by a steep climb out the Dove
ASB is here so Beer 's Near!
Valley rather than using the public path along the valley bottom sign-posted to Mapleton. All fish-hooks were strictly observed, easily done when there are only two hounds.



Following an enjoyable fish & chips a quick circle was held outside the pub where the hares were thanked for their effort and an excellent trail.

On On.. Durex


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