Derwent Valley Tops (Longer walk) & Derwent Valley (Shorter walk)
My order for good weather exceeded even my own expectations, the
day dawned with absolutely perfect walking conditions. We all met up at
Fairholm Visitors Centre, 23 of us opting for the longer walk and 4 for
the shorter one. The longer trek began with a steep climb up through the
woodlands and along the ridge to Alport Castles. The visability was
stunning and the views awesome. We dropped down to Howden Reservoir
which we skirted before having lunch at the top of the lake. On reaching
Slippery Stones the party divided with 5 people taking the shorter
route along the reservoir and the rest of the party ascending Cut Gate
to Margery Hill. Howden Edge was now traversed before dropping down to
Derwent Reservoir, this we followed back to the Visitors centre. On
reaching the end of the walk most of us took the chance of having a well
earned ice cream.
Vince led a shorter walk, taking advantage of the bus route up to the top of Howden Reservoir. They then had a leisurely stroll along the eastern shores of Howden and Derwent Reservoirs.
Vince led a shorter walk, taking advantage of the bus route up to the top of Howden Reservoir. They then had a leisurely stroll along the eastern shores of Howden and Derwent Reservoirs.
Jack
