Introduction I was last in Gratton Dale on 27th May2021 when I took in areas to the south and west of the dale – Today, I took in areas to the the north, east and south of Gratton Dale. The weather started sunny but slowly clouded over, and there were…
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It is my view that the dales of the White Peak District are at their best in April and May.. So with a decent weather forecast I headed for the Coombes Valley RSPB reserve which I try to visit every spring. It is a one hour drive from Cheadle Hulme.…
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Introduction My soon-to-be daughter in law’s friends had arranged her party in a wonderful self catering country retreat near Longnor, south of Buxton. Jordan and I chauffered the bride’s mother and groom’s mother respectively to and from the event. While most of the ladies were out on a scavenging exercise…
Introduction Warmer weather is drifting in as early spring progresses. However, today was quite cool, around 8degC. As forecast, it began sunny, and gradually clouded over, so I was glad to have made an early start. I’ve often viewed Hen Cloud from afar and thought it looked an interesting place…
Introduction Overnight rain had cleared and I hoped for a sunny day as I made my way into the heart of the White Peak. It turned out that the cloud hung around for much of the walk, with some bright spells. My starting point, Calton Lees, is about an hour’s…
Introduction The forecast was for a sunny day, and so it proved as I headed out to the Peak District. Mind, it was rather cold, no more than 6 C all day! The drive over past the Cat and Fiddle gave spectacular views across the Cheshire Plain and as I…
Introduction I am delighted to be out of self isolation and to be Covid-free. It’s been 3 weeks since my last walk, and it felt good to be out in the countryside again. The walk is approximately 7 miles with 990ft, 300m, of ascent to tackle. The weather was dull,…
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Introduction With unseasonably warm weather forecast, I decided to take a long walk at the southern end of the beautiful White Peak. The weather was indeed warm, but otherwise uninspiring. It was dull and misty for the first hour, then a brief spell of sunshine promised much, before more cloud…
Introduction Following last week’s enforced self isolation, it was a joy to be out on a glorious summer’s day today. The weather was very pleasantly warm, the skies mainly clear, temperature perfect with a light, warm breeze. A simply perfect day. This walk is just a few miles from Chatsworth…
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Introduction OK, so Dove Dale made it into the Royal Geographic Society’s 7 Natural Wonders of the UK, but give me these 2 very nearby dales and I couldn’t be happier. Maybe they don’t have a gushing and bubbling river, but for total tranquility and great ornithology they get me…
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