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
