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Meet and park at Cubar Gap GR:- 262 746
for an 11am start.
Route – Curbar Edge, Froggatt Edge, Grouse
Pub, White Edge Lodge, White Edge
See you there.
PeteThe forecast for Wednesday night/early Thursday am notes icy conditions at -9C!
In the circumstances, from a risk assessment perspective, I am changing the start point for
Thursday’s walk to the Grouse Pub. Roadside parking at GR:- 258778 or parking at the Pay & Display just down
the road at GR:- 256776.
The reason for the change of start is no doubt the
steep approach roads to Curbar Gap will be
exceedingly icy.
Start time as usual at 11am.
Please note I plan to take crampons in case
underfoot conditions are hard ice.
On the plus side the forecast is for a “Bluebird day”
so hopefully see some of you there.
PeteWalk Report
5 of us set off from the Grouse with crampons or micro
spikes being worn by each. We were spoilt with
definitely the best winter conditions I can remember
since moving north in 2015. A deep penetrating frost
ensured no mud whatsoever plus the ice crystals
sparkled in the sunshine – just magic!
Our route went up to White Edge Lodge then along
to White Edge trig point. Here we met two hardy soles
doing a five day trek round the Peak boundary walk
including one wild camp. Would have been great to
have done something similar!
Before moving off again a decision was reached to just have one stop. We therefore decided to aim for lunch at the bench seating at Curbar Gap where after clearance of snow we sat and admired the snowy vista.
After leaving the exceedingly iced up area we were
met by Paul and Vanda who had reversed the
route from the Grouse. They joined us for our return
via Curbar and Froggatt edges and also back at Cafe 19 at Curbar crossroads for tea and cake.
Probably my most enjoyable Thursday walk. Absolutely
stunning!
I only hope all who didn’t come have been able to get
out during this last week of amazing winter conditions.
Just awesome to share the experience with those who
came.
Pete
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