4 of us met at Beeley Top, inadvertently abandoning another member due to dodgy phone reception. Early mist cleared as we dropped down into Beeley along a path unknown to all but the leader. A coffee break on a handy tree trunk resulted in the discovery of our mishap but too late to remedy the situation. A gentle walk up from Calton Lees passed a fine herd of deer and descended behind Edensor to see the snowdrops. Our route through Stand Wood avoided the half term crowds. 7.5 miles was pretty much as anticipated and made very pleasant by the great company.
