Hartington Hostel Weekend
Hartington weekend 21st / 22nd January 2011
Again the January weekend has proved to be a popular one with members ready to get out and about again after Christmas and the New Year, despite Hartington being the most expensive hostel we have ever stayed in. Hartington Hall is a very interesting, historic building linking back to Bonnie Prince Charlie. A very warm, comfortable hostel with a good a members kitchen.
20 members arrived on Friday night. On Saturday we were joined by 5 more including one of our youngest. We also welcomed Peter and Linden from South Middlesex YHA local group.
Chris celebrated a significant birthday - cakes courtesy of Helen.
Walks
Saturday 2 walks
1). 13 miles following the Derbyshire dales
Biggin dale to Dovedale and Milldale ( late coffee early lunch stop)
Hall dale, to Alstonfield (further refreshments and a “warm” welcome. Return via Wolfescote and Beresford Dales. Back in the daylight at 5pm.
12.8 miles
2). A shorter walk following a similar route, still taking in the stunning scenery of the Dales.
Sunday
Route - Hartington – Sheen- Manifold Valley Trail – Longnor (lunch)
Return by Crowdecote – Pilsbury Castle, to Hartington.
Again the January weekend has proved to be a popular one with members ready to get out and about again after Christmas and the New Year, despite Hartington being the most expensive hostel we have ever stayed in. Hartington Hall is a very interesting, historic building linking back to Bonnie Prince Charlie. A very warm, comfortable hostel with a good a members kitchen.
20 members arrived on Friday night. On Saturday we were joined by 5 more including one of our youngest. We also welcomed Peter and Linden from South Middlesex YHA local group.
Chris celebrated a significant birthday - cakes courtesy of Helen.
Walks
Saturday 2 walks
1). 13 miles following the Derbyshire dales
Biggin dale to Dovedale and Milldale ( late coffee early lunch stop)
Hall dale, to Alstonfield (further refreshments and a “warm” welcome. Return via Wolfescote and Beresford Dales. Back in the daylight at 5pm.
12.8 miles
2). A shorter walk following a similar route, still taking in the stunning scenery of the Dales.
Sunday
Route - Hartington – Sheen- Manifold Valley Trail – Longnor (lunch)
Return by Crowdecote – Pilsbury Castle, to Hartington.
9 miles
Weather
By January standards the weather was very kind. (by that I mean no rain or snow), with some good views.
Pam
Click here for photos of Saturday's Shorter Walk
