The Tilberthwaite Road in the article has been re-laid with a smooth layer of slate chippings (the southern half, at least), hardly much of an off road challenge.
Can't say that I am too excited by this decision in its own right, rather more by the ongoing [censored] of the LDNPA - they should have been the ones bringing the challenge, if anything.
Edit - Oops - it would appear that I have been auto censored - didn't know that
[censored] l e s s n e s s was a swear word!
Edit 2 - oh, for pity's sake! I'll post the meaning of the word instead, and you can try to guess what it is! Although you won't be able to post it!
worthlessness due to being feeble and ineffectual. worthlessness, ineptitude - having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful.Edit 3 - I blame Father Jack (clue)