News Archive (October 2023)

Tuesday 31st October

WALK CANCELLATION – CALVER WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

Unfortunately, the recent weather has made much of the route impassable, and as such tomorrows circular walk from Calver has been cancelled.

Monday 30th October

Information for our 2023 AGM

The club’s AGM will be held at the Library Theatre in Chesterfield on Saturday 18th November 2023 commencing at 10am.

Please find below a link to the Agenda for this year.
AGM Agenda

Further information from last years AGM (including the minutes) can be found here.
https://chesterfieldramblers.com/agm-19112022/

This will be your opportunity to hear from the club’s officers regarding the achievements of the last year. The election of officers for the forthcoming year will also take place and any member can put themselves forward for one of these roles.

After the AGM Mel will be projecting a slideshow of photos taken by members during the last 12 months.

As the Library cafe has not re-opened since COVID, there will be no refreshments available.

We hope that you can attend.

Sunday 29th October

Calver Mill
Froggatt Bridge, Froggatt Edge, Hay Wood, White Edge, Curbar Gap, Baslow Moor.

Leader, Report & Photos: Mike

A group of 10 walkers met and set off from Calver Bridge taking the right hand path to follow the River Derwent upstream to Froggatt Bridge. It was a mild and bright morning with no rain forecast. Heavy overnight rain had increased the amount of surface water we encountered for most of the walk.

We made our way our way to climb up through Froggatt Wood. The rocky footpath became a steady stream in places and careful footwork was needed to avoid getting a boot full of water. The climb became a short scramble before we emerged onto Froggatt Edge. Climbers were observed taking advantage of the good weather amongst the rocks. Opportunity was taken to take a well earned coffee break on the edge and to admire the distant views.

We continued to follow the bridleway along the edge and eventually dropping down to the A625. We took the path down and crossed the stream and up into Hay Wood. Passing the Grouse Inn we took the bridleway and climbed slowly past White Edge Lodge on to White Edge Moor. We followed the footpath and onto White Edge. It was wet and boggy in places. We found a suitable rocky area on the edge and stopped for lunch. We could view the odd deer below but didn’t see the stag we had been told was lurking below.

Passing the trig point we eventually proceeded to descend off the edge, crossing Sandyford Brook and reaching the car park at Curbar Gap. From here the group took the bridleway along Baslow Moor. At the Eagle Stone we went right and down to reach the old quarry. From here we dropped down and walked along the footpath to emerge on to Curbar Lane. From here descending down and back to the start.

A nice interesting walk which took in both edges and enjoyed by the group.

Distance: 10 miles
Elevation: 1250ft

Saturday 28th October

Notice about Peak District Parking Charges

For any members who may not already be aware, the The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed that ‘pay and display’ charges will be introduced at 13 additional locations from next week. These are listed below.

The long car walk on Wednesday 1st November is due to begin from Upper Burbage Car Park. Any ramblers hoping to attend should be aware there is a possibility this car park will be pay and display.

Alstonefield
Barber Booth, Edale
Blore Pastures, Ilam
Derwent Outlook, Ladybower
Milldale, Alstonefield
Moor Lane, Youlgreave
Dennis Knoll, Stanage
Hooks Carr, Stanage
Upper Burbage Bridge, Stanage
Friden, High Peak Trail
Minninglow, High Peak Trail
Narlows Lane, Tissington Trail
Thorpe Station, Tissington Trail

There is more information on the Derby Telegraph article about the charges at the link below.
https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/more-dozen-extra-peak-district-8860906

Wednesday 18th October

The Long Way Round To Ecton Hill

Leader: Paul Photo: Mel

Descending through Biggindale

Top O Ecton – trig point.

Distance: – miles

Saturday 14th October

Along an Edge and by a River

Leader & Report: Isobel Photo: Mel

On a bright sunny morning, with a slight nip in the air, nine ramblers met at Longshaw for a walk by a river and along an edge.

The route started by descending from the visitors’ centre to the small lake in the grounds of Longshaw before turning off towards Yarncliff Wood. Unfortunately, Mel decided to take a diversion on his own in Yarncliff Wood, so he could get some extra miles in, and he had to be relocated. The group reassembled on Tegness Road before descending through Hay Wood to the church at Grindleford. This made a good place for a coffee break and toilet stop. The pasties and tea from the café proving a temptation to some.

After coffee the way followed the eastern side of the River Derwent to Froggatt Bridge. After crossing the bridge, it hugged the western bank of the river and then the Goit to reach Curbar Bridge. The only significant climb of the day was up out of Curbar on the road at first and then across the playing fields where there was a stop for lunch. Eventually White Edge was reached and it was an easy walk back to Longshaw with views towards Mam Tor and Higger Tor. There was also a sighting of a group of deer that included a stag. The only small blight on the day was a brief heavy shower towards the end of White Edge.

Taken from White Edge with Bamford Great Tor, Win Hill, and the Kinder Plateau as a backdrop.

Distance: 10.5 miles

Saturday 7th October

Eddlestone

Leader: Neil Photo: Mel

On a slightly misty morning 6 walkers (2 from Huddersfield Ramblers) & Toto the dog walked down into Kelstedge and across to Ashover church, where a quick stop for coffee was taken. We then walked across Ashover show ground down to Fallgate. On our way we passed the annual Festival of Light and Tractor Show in the show ground fields which looked very well attended. As the sun came out it was then a steady 1.5 mile climb up past Overton Hall and Cocking Tor and over to Tansley Knoll for lunch. After a double helping of lemon drizzle cake it was uphill again to the top of the disused Lumsdale Quarries and across to Packhorse Farm then back to the car park via Bottom Moor. Thanks to all who walked.

Walking through the quarry below Cocking Tor.

Distance: 9.5 miles
Ascent: 1862ft

Wednesday 4th October

Remembering March 1864

Leader & Report: John Report & Photo: Mel

A group of seventeen walkers, including two visitors, set off from Low Bradfield to undertake a circular walk to take in each of the three reservoirs in the Bradfield valley plus the historic church at High Bradfield.

It was a cool and blustery day but we were dry throughout. We first set off for Damflask Reservoir before taking a slow and gradual ascent via Castle Hill to High Bradfield Church where we enjoyed lovely views while having our morning break. We then headed off past the remains of the Motte and Bailey Castle behind the Church towards open fields before turning down through woods to reach Ogden Reservoir. The route then took us along the reservoir and alongside Ogden Bog Nature Reserve before we stopped for lunch in a nice sheltered spot by a bridge over Hobson Moss Dike.

After lunch we headed for Dale Dike Reservoir and followed the path along the edge of the reservoir, turning back along the opposite side before ascending out of the valley to then follow part of the Sheffield Country Walk route back down to Low Bradfield.