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Saturday 15 July
The Wellington Monument, Baslow Edge
Kath reports on the walk with the visually impaired ;
We did about a 4.5 mile circular from the Curbar Gap car park.
Over towards White Edge and then on to the Wellington Monument ; down the track towards Baslow and then we turned off to return under Baslow Edge.
15 in total, which included three visually impaired walkers and one guide dog.
Leaders were myself and John.
The next visually impaired walk is with Kay
on 19 August from Fox House.
Wednesday 12 July
  Wensley Dale 12 ‘long bus’ walkers, led by David took a linear route from Matlock to Birchover, via Wensley and Winster. For the second consecutive week we encountered a group from Derbyshire Dales Ramblers on our travels. A beautiful walking day and a good drink outside Bakewell’s Red Lion whilst waiting for a bus back to Chesterfield.  Severe path blockage near Wensley  Lunch by a Winster ‘story chair’ |
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A perfect summer’s day for the ‘long car’ group ; warm and sunny after a chilly start. 24 ramblers, led by Sue, tackled the 11.5 mile round walk from Upper Burbage Bridge.
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Sunday 9 July
Derwent Edge walk
Leaders: Eileen & Terry Photos: John
Wednesday 5 July
Bamford Station
Another trip up the Hope Valley for a group of 16, led by David.
An anti-clockwise circular route from Bamford Station via Bamford Moor and Ladybower.
We had a chance meeting on the Thornhill Trail with a group from Derbyshire Dales Ramblers on their Win Hill circular.
Our route was billed as a megalith walk, but since a prior reconnoitre had failed to find the
Bamford Moor Stone Circle, perhaps hidden by heather and bracken, we simply enjoyed the views from Bamford Edge instead.
Ladybower from Bamford Edge
Monday 3 July
A walk in the afternoon from Dronfield for a change.
A route of 4.5 miles around the Frith and Metapic Woods, led by David.
One of the walkers was Sue, who has recently completed 100 miles in 48 hours as part of a
LDWA challenge.
She came for David’s guide to the industrial history of the area rather than the length of the walk.
Sunday 2 July
A Monyash based walk, down Lathkill Dale – back by Bradford Dale and the Limestone Way.
Leaders: Jackie & Alan Photos: John
Saturday 1 July
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Into July, after a topsy-turvy month of June weather. A report on the first strenuous walk of the month by John ;
 Approaching The Gun  Trig Point at The Gun  Nigel, John N, and Paul at the Gun  Hen Cloud  The Roaches and Five Clouds  Hilda, John H, Nigel, and Paul at Gradbach Mill |
Friday 30 June
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Another short morning walk of 3.5 miles today for the regular followers – |
Sunday 25 June
A Buxton circuit, led by Robert.
Photos by John.
Saturday 24 June
Mel writes ;
Starting from Hope School, our group of nine meandered along the riverside to pause briefly in Castleton before commencing the gentle climb through the visually stunning Cave Dale.
From here we followed gently undulating paths to Mam Nick before the short steep climb to Mam Tor for lunch, in brilliant sunshine.
After following the ridge to the base of Back Tor the group split for a short time with five members making the climb to visit the GHB Ward memorial plaque at the summit of Lose Hill.
Regrouping at the base of Lose Hill the route was completed via the traditional path back to Hope.
Four of the group took the opportunity to enjoy tea cakes and ice cream in the Grasshopper Café.
Saturday 17 June
Foolow Cross
The beginning of a hot week for walking as Barbara reports ;
Ken and I led today’s walk on a very warm day
– with 3 visually impaired, 4 dogs, and 7 sighted guides.
An easy walk from Foolow down to Eyam.
We stopped for lunch under shade on seats opposite Eyam Hall. As the day got hotter, and to prevent the dogs getting distressed, the group decided not to venture further into Eyam centre and the Plague Cottages, but to return via fields and open ground back to Foolow.
Thursday 15 June
Hardwick Row Ponds
A group of five and a dog named Flynn for the latest short morning walk, led by David.
Meeting at Stainsby Mill the walk of just over two hours took in the village of Astwith, with its fine views of the two Hardwick Halls across the motorway, before returning via the Row Ponds on the Hardwick Estate.
Another warm and sunny June morning.
Wednesday 14 June
 A 13 mile circuit of the Holymoorside Parish Boundary Stones was Basil’s themed walk. A lovely warm June day for the group of ten, excellent views, and a code to unravel on the Millennium Stones along the way. |
 Into the Wigtwizzle Woods High Bradfield is noted in ‘Look North’ @Hudsonweather circles for its windy weather – and we had a taste of it on our last walk there in November 2016. Today’s June weather could not have been better, with just a warm breeze. Isobel led ten on an 11 mile circular intriguingly entitled ‘to Wigtwizzle and beyond’ which began in Low Bradfield and went in a clockwise direction via the Agden Reservoir, the Wigtwizzle woods, Broomhead Reservoir, Onesacre, and High Bradfield. Quite a few ups and downs, but a good walk with very attractive views.
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Saturday 10 June
John describes today’s long walk ;
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David writes ;
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Thursday 8 June
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The latest in the short walks programme was a circuit to the north of Barlborough today – with attractive dams, woodlands, and meadows. Good weather, but five rights of way problems reported by Basil en route. |
Wednesday 7 June
A tougher than average trip for a group of twelve, led by David.
Starting from Edale Station the climb on to Kinder was via the Crowden Brook,
which is not the easiest access.
Following lunch the route crossed the plateau to Kinder Downfall, which on a breezy day such as this, fails to live up to its name and provides a shower to everyone in the area.
The return to Edale Railway Station was via Kinder Low and Jacob’s Ladder.
A tree grows on Kinder
Kinder Downfall
Sunday 4 June
 Spotted orchid, red campion, cornflower  Approaching High Dale  Wye valley below Monsal Head  Well dressing at Monyash Monyash circular Photos: John We’re never far from a well dressing in the summer months. |
Thursday 1 June
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A great opening to June with a short morning stroll on a beautiful day from Holme Hall to the Bulls Head at Holymoorside, via Old Brampton  Old Brampton Church  Holymoorside refreshments |
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