News Archive (Nov 2017)

Wednesday 29 November

A taste of the somewhat muddy Limestone Way for the ‘long bus walkers’ today. 15, led by John, followed its route from Matlock, through Bonsall, to Winster – before completing the circle back to the start via Darley Bridge and Oaker.

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Wednesday 15 November

Black Rocks An 8 mile circular with 30 ‘medium car walkers’ today from the Black Rocks, via the Cromford Canal, Whatstandwell, and Alderwasley. Leader: Arthur

Anyone for an abseil ? It was back to a grey November day for Terry & Eileen’s Monsal Head circular. A group of 24, including a lady visiting from Grimsby, made their way via Blackwell, Priestcliffe, and Brushfield on a 12 mile route. A little drizzle, but rain held off until the end.

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Thursday 9 November

Seven members participated in a linear walk of about four miles from Chesterfield Railway Station to Holymoorside in grey but fine weather this morning.
As befits this type of walk the route was pretty flat but mostly traffic free and all enjoyed the exercise – and using some paths new to some.

Leader: Basil

Non-members are most welcome to join us, with no obligation, if they need a gentle introduction to walking

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Wednesday 8 November

A glorious November day brought out a total of 35 members for a classic Baslow circular from the Robin Hood pub.
An anti-clockwise route below Birchen Edge, on to Baslow Edge, with lunch at Chatsworth House before finishing – still in autumn sunshine. What a difference a day makes !

Leaders: Eric and Kath

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Wednesday 1 November

A fine start to November saw the ‘long bus’ group travel to Bolsover for a 10 mile linear walk to Clay Cross.
A footpath link between two of our area’s towns.
Crossing the M1 and A617 the party of 11, led by David, made their way via Heath, the Five Pits Trail (with lunch at the Timber Lane picnic site), and Danesmoor for buses back to Chesterfield.

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