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.
met
with Steve's normal standard, he couldn't bring spring forward two
weeks, so we were early (note lots out this week). Musical instruments 
provided
the first attraction on this roller coaster walk. Leaving the woods
behind to coffee and biscuits at 11, then up via a little used path, a
bit steeper than expected, to the Gritstone trail. 
On to Sponds Hill 
and our leader gave a talk on why they are called Bowstones
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the minute back over the hills to Pott Shrigley, all down hill from
here, with yet more surprises, a mole came and joined in, before passing
some turkeys, peacocks, or guinea fowl? down over a rebuilt stone
bridge and back to start.