16th: Baslow walk
many thanks to Harvey for this walk above baslow, 19 in number we
left Curbar Gap CP for a walk along the edges, Curbar Edge then
Froggatt, coffee stop near the stone circle and onwards towards a cafe
on the Longshaw Estate, which we didn't stop at. We actually walked past
both Little Johns and Robin Hoods Wells. Across the road to a windy pub
stop, excellent Marstons Pedigree and use of landlords tables for
sandwiches. Heading back along White edge and Big Moor a surprise, a
full grown Derbyshire poisonous snake, an adder basking on the path.
Unfortunately this wasnt the only dangerous animal spotted or
encountered. Smaller herds of cows presented no problem, but we met some
of those fluffy cows from Scotland, these were more than a little
skittish with dogs, and at one point we had a major concern at
these seriously bothered ladies with calves, ran across the path. A
short diversion to Wellingtons monument then Baslow Edge and the cars. A
total of 11.15 miles was recorded.
