On Thursday S and I drove into the Dark Peak, visiting Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs briefly en route and stopping at the Cheshire Cheese, Hope for lunch. We then went to Upper Booth, from which we began our walk to Kinder Scout via Jacob’s Ladder and as far as Kinder Low trig point before setting back. Wonderful views and rock formations (see the pics), and worrying soil erosion. We stayed at the George Hotel, Hayfield. For the evening meal I had black pudding with whole grain mustard for a starter, followed by cajun chicken, after which raspberry cheesecake and coffeee. All washed down with a bottle of Chilean red. Mmmm!
After a very good night’s sleep, we arose to the usual sumptuous English breakfast which kept me going for a large part of the day. We walked 2.5 miles from Hayfield, along the Sett Valley trail, to New Mills. This town was an eye-opener! Swift-flowing streams in gritstone gorges, high railway viaducts, old mills and a modern walkway over the river – amazing! Bus back to Hayfield (used my Codger’s Card) and lunch again at the George. Then a visit to a well-known nearby town which readers are invited to identify! Back to the reservoirs via Snake Pass and then return to Heanor via Eyam. Beautiful coutryside! Two wonderful days! And we never even left our own county!
After a very good night’s sleep, we arose to the usual sumptuous English breakfast which kept me going for a large part of the day. We walked 2.5 miles from Hayfield, along the Sett Valley trail, to New Mills. This town was an eye-opener! Swift-flowing streams in gritstone gorges, high railway viaducts, old mills and a modern walkway over the river – amazing! Bus back to Hayfield (used my Codger’s Card) and lunch again at the George. Then a visit to a well-known nearby town which readers are invited to identify! Back to the reservoirs via Snake Pass and then return to Heanor via Eyam. Beautiful coutryside! Two wonderful days! And we never even left our own county!
4 comments:
What a good idea you had to go there!!
Nice photos by the way
Yes, it was a completely spontaneous choice of venue!
Can you see my latest blog entry 9th of october? Or is blogger being evil with me again??
The penultimate pic in this post is that of the war memorial in Hadfield, immortalized in the League of Gentlemen as 'Royston Vasey'. Each episode began with a shot of this monument from a camera obviously placed quite high up, while silly things were happening in the village below.
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