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10 of us left our house under an overcast sky with a forecast of rain for early afternoon.
We soon passed the village sheep-wash, in Hill Houses Lane, built in 1860 and used by local farmers until the 1920’s.
After skirting the side of Stubbing Pond (actually a lake) we climbed passed two farms mainly adjacent arable land and cow fields before reaching the Matlock road. Our coffee break was then taken amongst rocks from an old quarry in Plantation Woods. Here two of our number departed for a shorter walk back.
After the delightful woods we crossed Stone Edge golf course and then descended to Holymoorside and lake.
Here we lunched by the lakes’ edge watching swallows and two Canada Geese with their seven goslings. (Pics already on the WhatsApp Group forum)
The return journey started with a steep climb up to Bage Hill Farm, through more pleasant fields, then passed Walton Lodge Farm to once again cross the busy Matlock road. It was then another short climb through a buttercup laden field to reach Harper Hill. From here we descended through woods, passed Stubbing Pond again,
and Pearce Lane Farm before a short climb up to the Barley Mow pub and back to no 15.
Our tea party then commenced and luckily escaped the rain until we started packing up.
Many thanks to all for your company and for sharing all those yummy cakes etc.
Walk distance 7.9 miles by Andy’s GPS with 1088ft of ascent.3rd March Walk Report
10 of us and one dog gathered at the roadside parking at Barber Booth with two members electing to start the
climb up Jacobs Ladder 15 minutes ahead of the main group.
Very overcast conditions prevailed and some were soon donning waterproofs albeit the rain soon eased off.
We stopped for coffee at a convenient wall, which we used to sit on, just beyond the top of the ladder. Unfortunately the views were non existent due to low cloud which persisted for most of the walk.
On arriving at Edale Rocks we re-joined our “early birds” who by then had also taken coffee. Onwards and upwards to Kinder Low, our high point of the day, before descending slightly to pick up the main path to Edale Head? where we stopped for lunch. The next section was spent trying to avoid the soggy peat before we crossed the ford over Crowden Brook and then on to Grindslow Knoll. Here we proceeded on a compass bearing virtually due south. We really didn’t need this as the path we then followed, not shown on my map!, took us in the correct direction crossing a wall very near to a plane-crash site Gordon had taken us to on the first of his “Plane Crash” walks. We took a short diversion to the site where Gordon explained the reason for the crash.
From here we descended very steeply for some considerable distance before joining the Pennine Way to Upper Booth.
A road stroll then retraced our steps back to the cars.
Many thanks to all for your company and participating in a reasonable “mountain day”I bow to superior knowledge Andy. I forgot we had so many on the Little John lunch walk in 2019. I believe we may have had 27 either walking or in total when we last went to the Grouse in 2018 but no doubt your logbook will give the exact number?
PeteHi All again,
There are a number of members doing the walk next Thursday but not lunching in the Grouse. If you would like to join us just for the walk you would be very welcome to do so. Everybody is meeting at 11am at the (currently free) car park at Curbar Gap.
Look forward to seeing you all in Festive attire!
PeteHi All,
As per the Heath Secretary’s advise for going to parties can I please request those joining us for lunch during this walk
take a lateral flow test before leaving for the walk. Test kits are available free from a chemist.
Many thanks in anticipation of your cooperation.
PeteJust a reminder about ordering your meal for this walk. So far I have 13 members who have ordered lunch.
As I asked the Grouse to reserve 25 places for us it would be good to know if anybody else is joining us. If not
I obviously need to let the Grouse know so they can take other bookings. If you do intend to lunch at the Grouse can you let me have your order soonest – text details to me on 07468 697805.
Thanks. PeteAs per WhatsApp message – Charles would like to join us for lunch but as he doesn’t have any transport
now, he is looking for a lift. If anybody else is just joining us for lunch and can give Charles a lift can you
please text me on 07468 697805.
Many thanks.
PeteFor the link to the menu go to the 9th December on the Thursday Walks page.
Await your choices!
PeteWalk Report
12 of us started off from Curbar Gap car park in glorious sunny weather (note no pay and display at present)
After walking along Curbar Edge, and spotting 2 buzzards, we descended to Froggatt Bridge past the east
end of Froggatt Edge. Coffee was taken on the banks of a very tranquil River Derwent prior to Calver village.
The riverside path was remarkably dry after the recent rain – nice to have a mud free walk again.
We had lunch on seats at the rear of Baslow church then ascended through the village before taking the lower path, under Baslow Edge, back to the cars.
For some the highlight of the day was the wondrous drinks and cakes down at the cafe’ in Calver after!
Thanks to all who came and for your excellent company. Photos on the Walking WhatsApp Group.
Pete & JaneStill 5 places left on the Derbyshire walk from Ashover on Thursday.
A gentle walk of approx. 6 miles with very little uphill.
PeteHi All,
Due to a family bereavement I will be unable to lead next Thursday’s walk (12th March).
Is there any one that can take over this one for me?
Thanks in anticipation.
PeteMessage to all members who intend to have lunch at the Little John Hotel in Hathersage.
If you don’t intend to have a “Christmas” lunch can you please choose from the Little John website menu
link as follows http://www.littlejohnhotel.co.uk/page/starters-grills-mains-desserts
The Christmas menu comprises of 2 courses at £16.95, 3 courses at £19.95. According to my visit today you
can’t have a single course – only 2 or 3.
The Christmas menu (not noted on their website) is as follows:-
Starters
Homemade tomato soup
Breaded king prawns
Creamy Stilton mushrooms
Mains
Turkey and traditional veg plus Yorkshire pudding
8oz steak with seasonal veg and chips
Poached cod with seasonal veg and potatoes
Desserts
Christmas pudding
Sherry trifle
Chocolate fudge gateaux
Can you please text/phone your order through to me by Weds 11th Dec on 07468 697805
Many thanks.
PeteHi All,
Due to booking a holiday from the 4th January I can no longer lead this walk. If any Thursday walker
can take this over can they please contact me by text/phone on 07468 697805.
many thanks.
PeteWalk Report
11 adventurous CMC members plus Poppy, our regular canine member, gathered at the Hammond residence
having driven through various flooded roads and traffic diversions to get there.
Due to the rain still hammering down the leader decided to ply his guests with tea and coffee in an attempt
to delay the inevitable very wet start and reduce the walk length.
We did leave at 11.30 proceeding round the swollen village pond before heading down a waterlogged field to
cross the usually benign Tricket Brook. Because of the heavy rain this had become a raging torrent. After wading through a deep puddle, just after the Brook bridge, we set off towards Stubbing Pond (actually a reasonably sized lake) across more squelchy fields. Somewhat soaked cattle, sheltering at the field entrance, didn’t take too kindly to being moved out of the way……..that old song came to mind “mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday rain”
Coffee break, originally designated to be taken at the Pond, was passed over due to the recent caffeine intake so
onwards and upwards through some pleasant woods to emerge out on Swathwick Lane.
After several styles and gates in fields, all adjacent to the Lane, we then crossed back over to descend through the
stable fields to Walton Woods. Only 3 of the large number of horses usually seen were evident – hopefully the rest
were tucked up somewhere in the warm. The only other site of interest was the huge mobile phone mast constructed
to look like a Scots Pine tree but failing miserably.
Relentless rain continued to fall creating streams never before seen in these woods. Luckily all were crossed
without mishap before we arrived at a small clearing where a circle of logs placed round a fire pit provided seats
for our lunchbreak. Dodgy river and rickety bridge crossings were then undertaken plus an extremely muddy path section probably rated 10/11 on the CMC mud scale. Our expert Mudman Martin was sensibly missing so unable to
concur.
Once over Langer Lane we then dodged more flood water to ascend Nether Speighthill Wood eventually coming
out on Longedge Lane and so back to number 15 where we were joined by 3 other CMC members.
Much tea, coffee, toasted teacakes and other yummies were consumed whilst we warmed by the roaring fire.
The anniversary cake, kindly made by Rosie, was then cut. A picture of the cake will be placed on the website which depicts a very fitting RIP note to our much loved and sadly missed Thursday walk and club stalwart, Sean.
My thanks to all who came, for your good humoured company in appalling conditions on probably the wettest
Thursday walk ever.
Pete
