18th: Birchover Round
Led by Paul B
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Sunday, 11 July 2010
13th: Bakewell walk
13th: Bakewell walk
Despite the forecast the weather
remained fine until mid-afternoon and we enjoyed the walk from Bakewell
via Edensor, where the gardens were especially colourful, to Chatsworth.
We had lunch by the Derwent and took a look at an exhibition of many
old buses in the grounds of this fine stately home. We continued along
the Derwent and as the rain started, and since we seemed to be making
rather slow progress, even on this fairly gentle walk, some of us
returned directly to Bakewell, whilst the majority continuue to Rowsley,
following the intended route back. We had one heavy shower, but luckily
avoided the prolonged torrential rain that struck as we drove home. We
were sorry that Wendy was unable to lead this walk, because of her
broken leg and wish her a return to full mobility in the near future.
The group's mobile phone proved it's
worth. Firstly when the stand-in leader was late arriving at Torkington
Park and again when there was some confusion about the car park in
Bakewell.
John, stand-in leader
11th: Sunday walk
11th: Sunday walk
With good weather booked as usual by the leader, 12 of us met at
Torky Park to proceed to Monyash. Over the last few months we have done
many a walk in Lathkill Dale, so our leader instructed us to go the
other way. We did a bit of Limestone Way and joined the druids at Arbor
Low, a bit of chanting had been done the previous night to guarantee the
weather, no sacrifices required at the alter stone just coffeee and
sleep 1.
Set off across to Parsley Hey where tea was available, ice creams, and toilets. Along the High Peak Trail to the PUB and sleep 2
A leisurely hour at the pub stop, very nice beer well recomended,
our resident beer guide knew name, brew, way to bar (something of a
challenge for the future as he seems to have a wikpedia knowledge of all
pubs in the North of England, despite having a slightly suspect accent.
A bit of uphill then followed to Flagg, rejoining the Limestone Way back to Monyash.
All together 10.6 miles, slightly longer than the leader designed,
with unbroken sun, slight breeze, and the normal excellent company.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
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