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Chatsworth car parking is free again, so meet at the Calton Lees park SK 258685 at 11am. We will wander up through Edensor, hopefully seeing good snowdrops, across to the Stables (toilet stop) and into Stand Wood. The return will be via Beeley and may offer a muddy finish. Around 7 miles but conditions on the day will influence the route.
12 of us met at Calton Lees CP (free until March 24th according to signs, but watch out for half term when they charge, any half term). Conditions were surprisingly pleasant, some mud and the occasional cool breeze but good overall. Skirting round the back of Edensor to see the snowdrops we found a rebuilt HaHa with strange metal protuberances, if anyone knows what they are please tell. The walk continued as planned with a slight problem in Stand Wood where one of our group spotted a dog owner leaving his bag of dog poo beneath a bush and had strong words. After lunch in the Dell we completed the full walk (7.3 miles) by descending through Hell Bank plantation into Beeley. We were surprised to find no smoking signs on the footpath back to Calton Lees. A strong smell of gas and bubbles rising through a puddle soon explained the mystery. Several of us then retired to the garden centre cafe to check whether or not the cheese scones really are good. Having tested them, and some of the fruit ones, we agreed that they can be recommended to all.
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