Introduction I had a great upland walk planned for today, but I awoke to a scene of persistent heavy drizzle, and the forecast was that it would persist down all day! So I dug out this walk, which I had planned last winter, but not used due to Covid restrictions.…
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Introduction After a couple of weeks concentrating on the beautiful limestone valleys of the White Peak, I decided it was time to get out on the moors to the north this week. So, I headed out on the M67, then the A628 Woodhead Pass, and finally the A6024 to Holmbridge.…
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 I tested positive for Covid 19 on Monday 18th October. I felt poorly for a few days, I now feel a lot better. I’m stuck in self isolation until tomorrow, enjoying the World T20 Cricket World Cup! So, before I get out and about again, hopefully this Thursday, and…
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 The weather forecast was poor, so I intended to give it a miss this week. However, with just a few squalls of rain around I decided to risk getting out and about, and elected to stay local. A nod here to Joe and Denise McGrath who led a walk…
Introduction Venturing onto the hills, after last night’s fun with Razorlight and The Kaiser Chiefs outdoors at Castlefield Bowl in the heart of Manchester,it suddenly felt like the very moment that summer turned to autumn. The weather was cool and cloudy with a very fresh westerley breeze. The walk is…
Introduction Having spent last week in Cornwall, the lure of the South Pennine moors offered a contrast to the rugged coastline, crashing waves and hidden coves of the Penwith peninsula. The weather was marvellous, starting mean, misty and moody, yet with a warm breeze, then turning sumptuously sunny and warm.…
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Introduction He enjoyed it so much last week that he wanted to come with me again! To save faffing around getting him in the car I decided to walk in the wonderful countryside from Jordan and Delly’s home at Turf Lea, Marple Ridge. Walk time – 3 hours for a…
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