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Wednesday 23 May
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The good weather continues …. A route between High Peak Junction and Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mills for ten ‘short bus’ walkers, led by Barbara. After an initial stretch of the Cromford Canal there was a northward turn towards Holloway and Lea Bridge. Lunch in Bow Wood led on to Cromford Station and Cromford Church before the Trans Peak bus at Masson Mill.   Cromford footpath WD 112 / 40 |
  early wild orchids  One of today’s two ‘wildflower walks’ Monsal Head, Longstone Moor, Wardlow Mires, Cressbrook Dale Leaders: Eileen & Terry Photos: John |
Saturday 19 May
Chesterfield Walking Festival
Another fine Walking Festival day for a linear walk from Millthorpe to Holymoorside, covering most of Section 11 of the Peak District Boundary Walk.
Ten set off from the Royal Oak at Millthorpe heading for Smeekley Wood and Fox Lane Top. The Boundary Walk then led on to Birchen Edge with its weekend collection of rock climbers before a lunch stop at the Robin Hood.
On the edge of Chatsworth
Climbing on Birchen Edge
Continuing along the western edge of the Chatsworth Estate it was on to the prehistoric burial mound known as Hob Hursts House where the Boundary Walk heads down to Beeley – but we crossed Eastmoor for a finish at Holymoorside.
The Royal wedding had a miss, but we ended in time for the Cup Final.
Thursday 17 May
Chesterfield Walking Festival
An excellent week weather-wise for the Chesterfield Area Walking Festival and our ten contributions to it.
Our group area may be unique in having three excellent English Heritage properties in such close proximity and today’s ‘triangular’ walk took in Bolsover Castle, Hardwick Old Hall, and Sutton Scarsdale Hall.
28 walkers, with one baby, and one dog followed a 13.5 mile route via the Bolsover Backhills, Palterton, Glapwell, Ault Hucknall, Hardwick Park, Stainsby, Heath, Sutton Scarsdale, and the Bolsover Model Village. Slightly longer than planned, owing to footpaths not being re-instated after ploughing and cropping.
All were appreciative, including the youngest participant ; baby changing stops are perhaps a new feature of our group walks ?
Hardwick Row Ponds
Sunday 13 May
descent into Deep Dale
near the summit of Chelmorton Low
Leaders : Terry & Eileen Photos : John
Taddington circular
Wednesday 9 May
Sue & Isobel commented on today’s long car walk ;
Perfect walking weather to enjoy the views from the many vantage points on our circuit from Barber Booth – ideal walking weather ; bright sunshine but not too hot.
The route ascended steadily up to Hollins Cross via Greenlands, and then along the ridge with excellent views of Kinder and Castleton, to Lose Hill.
From there we descended to Edale Road and took a path through a wood by the River Noe to Bagshaw Bridge, before climbing slightly to Jaggers Clough.
The route back contoured along the other side of the Vale of Edale via Rowland Cote to Ollerbrook Booth.
A group of 14 walking 11 miles along ridges and rivers, and through woods carpeted with bluebells and white sorrel. An enjoyable day with 1750 feet of ascent.
Saturday 5 May
John comments ;
 Ladybower Reservoir from Abbey Bank  Lamb on wall  Derwent Reservoir and our guests from Stockport |
Friday 4 May
A Conduit House in the Backhills of Bolsover
More footpaths could tell the public where they’re heading
Glapwell to Bolsover, via Palterton
Scarcliffe B 10 / 32 footpath , near Palterton
Wednesday 25 April
A Guide Stoop at the start of the bridle path to Edensor
A typical April day of sunny spells and showers.
Kath led 28 (with two dogs) on a well-trodden circular from Chatsworth’s Calton Lees car park through the Park
to Baslow, and then on to Bubnell, Pilsley, and the verdant Calton Pastures.
An eight mile round trip.
Sunday 22 April
Dovedale ‘Skywalk’ joint walk with Derbyshire Dales group Leader: David Photo: John
Wednesday 18 April
 Tutbury Castle from St Mary’s Church  Rolleston on Dove Station at the start of the Jinny Trail
A train ride to Tutbury and a Staffordshire route for the ‘long bus / train’ group. |
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What a difference a week makes ! From ‘November’ mist and gloom to a glorious warm and sunny day. A superb day for walking. Edna reports on the ‘long car’ walk ;
 Nine Ladies stone circle (photo by John)  Cork Stone (photo by Mel) |
Saturday 14 April
 Just outside Flagg, heading for Monyash and ice cream  The first Saturday walk in the summer programme was led by Graham ;
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Wednesday 11 April
Ann led today’s ‘long car’ walk ;
 Combs Edge |
 Where is spring ? A ‘November’ day without respite in the Peak today – except down in the Dales. Barbara & Ken led 18 on a circular from Alport, via Bradford Dale and Lathkill Dale – meeting quite a few walkers, despite the dismal weather. An enjoyable circuit with plenty of dampness but no real rain.
 A popular lunch spot in Lathkill Dale |
Wednesday 4 April
Mike kicked off the summer programme for the ‘long car’ walkers ;
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Whilst national timetable changes have left the 10:14 Hope Valley train from Sheffield unaffected, there are slight changes to connections from Chesterfield.
