4th April Walk Report
9 of us set off in the mist along Burbage Edge encountering muddy and slippery conditions underfoot.
The next section along Houndkirk road seemed like a “motorway” in comparison and would prove to be
the only decent surface travelled along the entire walk.
We stopped for coffee at the bridge above Sparkinson Spring then lunch, after more soggy ground, at Rud Hill.
See photos on the Walking WhatsApp group.
The descent to Redmires went completely off Martin’s Mudness Scale – I can’t remember a wetter start to Spring
but then I’ve only lived in the “Peak” since 2015.
On reaching the road at the edge of the reservoirs one of our number departed for an alternative way home
whilst the rest of us ascended the track up to Stanage Pole on more solid ground. The hard ground was short lived as we literally waded across to Stanage Edge through another bog.
From the Edge it was onwards and upwards to the trig point then a descent back to the cars at Burbage North.
Distanced travelled a little over 8 miles.
Despite the conditions an enjoyable walk with good company. Thanks for coming guys.
Pete
