Within the Triangle

Three years have passed since the last time we ventured into the Vobster Triangle - surely it would now be safe to return to that mysterious zone that surrounds the village and Mells? It was way back in April 2006 that Jonathan set the last trail from the Talbot Inn; Geoff disappeared for over an hour and three new runners, who were there at the start, have not been seen since.

So it was with some trepidation that we made our way eastwards into the dark, to the ancient village of Mells. Our journey was not helped by the fact that the locals appeared to have removed all the road signs pointing to the village. But 32 brave hashers made it to the pub for the off.

Clare had laid the trail well up to her usual high standard. We ran past scenic river valleys, ancient iron mines, rolling hills and fascinating architecture - or so she said as it was too dark to see any of it.

Angela brought new runners Laura and Emma from the Shepton Mallet Running Sisters who in turn brought Tom and Ross. Emma and Tom sensibly stayed with the pack but Laura and Ross mixed it with the keenies from the start.

Young Ross was on sick-leave from county rugby so was well at home in the mud and confusion. He disappeared within the first mile though and was initially put down as another victim of The Triangle until he appeared with Mike and others who had a chosen a more scenic route through a couple of hedges.

But all were accounted for back in the pub where we enjoyed the high ceilinged tythe barn with its painted mural, chilli crisps and Butcombe beer.

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