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Holymoorside

Somersall, Brampton, Linacre, Wigley

Leader: Dermot   Photo: Mel     

Climbing out of Linacre

21 walkers assembled in Holymoorside for a 10.5 mile ‘long car’ walk on a dullish August day.
The walk followed the river to Somersall and then the paths to Linacre Reservoirs, where we stopped for coffee and ‘rocky road’.
The sun then started to shine.
We then headed on to Cutthorpe and doubled back to take lunch by the top reservoir at Linacre where we were treated to lemon drizzle cake.
After lunch we made our way back to Holymoorside via Frith Hall and Ladywood Farms.
A good time was had by all.

Robin Hood

Leaders: Bob & Anne                         

When Chatsworth House is absolutely inundated with cars it’s remarkable how few people venture into the Estate.
A quiet route for 12 from the Robin Hood Inn, via the Hunting Tower, Stand Wood, Beeley, and the Hell Bank Plantation.

The Sowter Stone

Barlow Well Dressings

Barlow Commonside, Barlow Fishery

Leader: David  

A beautiful morning for a leisurely ‘step’ tour of the three Barlow wells and the Fishery – ending with lunchtime refreshment at the Peacock

Barlow Fishery

Barlow Fishery bullrushes

Geographical co-ordinates in Barlow churchyard

A rail journey theme for the Flower Festival

The descent into Winster

Matlock

Leader: Basil


Some ominous black clouds on this Matlock circular, but serious rain was avoided.
A route following the Limestone Way to Bonsall and Winster, with an afternoon return through Clough Wood and Darley Bridge
– and time for a pint in the Matlock Wetherspoons awaiting the bus.
14 on the walk, which followed a similar route to that of November 2017

Bob’s Birthday Bash

Ashford in the Water, Churchdale Hall, Monsal Head, Taddington Field, Little Shacklow Wood


Leader: Bob   Photos: John

Monsal Head

Edge of Taddington Wood before ascent of Taddington Field

Little Shacklow Wood

Derby to Mickleover

Leader: Jean


Basil writes ;

Our final July walk for the public transport section began with seven members taking the early train to Derby to meet our local resident member, Jean, at the Station.
This took place after a wet week with more rain a strong possibility – but that did not deter the regulars.
Setting off from Derby Station we admired the swollen River Derwent as we headed north before turning to join part of the
Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk and then on to Mickleover.
All eight survived pretty much dry and enjoyed seeing a different part of the county before returning by train.
Once again the Derbyshire Wayfarer proved its value.

Water, Water Everywhere but Bring a Drop to Drink

Derwent Edge, Back Tor, Lost Lad, Fairholmes.
Lockerbrook & Crookhill Farms


Leader: Mike



The title of Mike’s walk from Ladybower should have been a description of the reservoirs, not the weather.

I heard on the radio, driving home, today’s weather described as Biblical.
I would not disagree with that, nor, I think, would the seven who came with me.
Nevertheless a round trip of 11 Miles, starting from Ashopton Viaduct and going via Whinstone Lee Tor, Back Tor, Fairholmes, Lockerbrook & Crookhill Farms, was enjoyed (or so they told me) by all who came.
Thanks to Gore Tex and all the other Texes for making the day as dry as possible.

Ups & Downs in the Moss Valley

Leader: David

Must be a long time since I last started a walk from Troway, as few of our party of ten had been there before.
On a lovely sunny evening we used several of the many bridleways in the Moss Valley for our four mile walk.
Our route took us through woods and over fields – with the farmer out late harvesting the corn in one of them.
From Troway we walked past Geer Lane Farm, Litfield Farm and up to Carterhall Farm – on the boundary between Derbyshire and Yorkshire (and East Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber).
We then returned past Povey Farm and Sicklebrook Farm.
Owler Car Lane was just passable through the encroaching brambles – sad to see this broad track in such a state, especially as our own volunteers used to clear it so effectively before Derbyshire County Council withdrew its support.
Most of us then went and enjoyed a drink in the garden at the welcoming Gate Inn – a real country pub.

Three Churches & Three Dales

Wardlow, Tideswell, Millers Dale

Leader: Andrew   Photos: Mel                       

Around Chatsworth

Leader: John


A fairly comprehensive clockwise circular around the Chatsworth Estate, from the Calton Lees car park – taking in Calton Pastures, Ballcross, Edensor, Chatsworth House itself, the Hunting Tower, and Beeley.
25 in the group, which included five welcome guests from Lincoln as well as one from Derbyshire Dales. Another lady joined us in training for a forthcoming walk along the (flatter) streets of London.

Calton Pastures with The Russian Cottage in the distance

The lunchtime view from the Hunting Tower

Calton Pastures

Killamarsh

Leader: Steve


Steve’s first walk as leader today around his home area of Killamarsh covered the Westthorpe Hills, Hut Lane, Norwood, the Chesterfield Canal, and the Rother Valley Country Park.
A good route of about 10 miles in fine, warm weather for ten walkers, including two guests.

Around Hardwick

Leader: Kathryn   Photo: Mel

Hardwick Hall

Dragon’s Back

Longnor, Barrow Moor, Hollins Clough, Chrome Hill

Leaders: John & Tricia   

Alport (2)

Leader: Val


The second of Val’s three ‘Alport’ walks this summer began in Bakewell on a beautiful warm day.
An anti-clockwise circular via Over Haddon, Youlgrave, and the River Bradford – with a lunch stop by an ice cream van in Alport.
The afternoon return to Bakewell, with the weather hotting up, was via Conksbury.
A dozen in the group.

Alport swimming baths ?