Tonight we ran to assist with the upkeep of the National Cycle Network's Route 67 in Barnsley. The distance of the run was a little further than usual tonight, and included some significant hills just to get to the section we'd be focusing on this evening.

It was decided that we would run to the far end of the section of NCN in Barnsley and work our way back litterpicking along the trail. On arrival at the trail there was a significant amount of litter around the entrance, so before even setting foot on the trail this path was cleared. There was a family just setting off to walk their dog and they were very impressed with the litterpicking efforts in action!

A long stretch of path was picked and almost everyone that went past said a friendly hello and thankyou for clearing up! Interesting finds tonight included a cage on a tether and parts of a snooker table... alongside the usual array of litter; cans, bottles, cigarette butts, plastic bags, bottle tops and crisp packets etc. Along the path, 2 huge purple bags of rubbish were picked and the trail was left in a far better state. The bags were left next to a bin on the roadside for collection.

There was no need for a fitness session tonight as the distance was great and there was lots of upper-body work involved in the pick.

What a tremendously trashy time we had!

We set off on a rather long run to Lundwood in order to help maintain a section of the National Cycle Network. There is a valley to run into and out of on the way there so the fitness session was definitely included in the run on this occasion! Especially as it was to be done on the way back too.

On arrival at our designated section of the trail on Route 67, there was no time to lose as much litter was lying around. Clearly, some revelers had had a good time outside one of the disused railway tunnels on the trail but had neglected to take their rubbish home with them! So a large amount of bottles, cans, paint tins!, cigarette butts and food wrappers were cleared up courtesy of GG! Whilst picking this rubbish it was only right to get some squats in too.

Cutting... back on track!

Further work on the trail was in the form of cutting back overhanging vegetation with a small saw to keep the trail safe and passable for all users.

After a solid session cutting back branches and filling 2 bin bags with litter and collecting a pushchair, it was time for the lengthy run back to base. Stretches were performed and a stock take of what was achieved taken including the 9km run!!