Thursday Walk – 21st November

[Peter Hammond]

Meet by the Bulls Head Pub in
Holymoorside GR:- 338 693
Roadside parking nearby.
Our route as follows:- Chanderhill,
Frith Hall, The Birches, Hemming
Green, Linacre Reservoirs, Old
Brampton Church, Westwick Farm.
Approx 7 miles.
See you there.
Pete

[Peter Hammond]

Walk Report
14 of us started out from Holymoorside
under a clear blue sky. The snow cover
gave a real “Alpine” feel to the walk as
we proceeded across fields and woods
to cross the Chatsworth Road at Leagrave.
Overgrown gorse and brambles on this
section resulted in a few tears on a couple
of duvet jackets. Note to self ‘do a recce with
some secateurs next time’
Coffee break was taken, (see photo), on the
edge of Lady Wood in glorious sunshine.
From here we skirted the large farm complex
of The Birches before crossing the Old Brampton
road at Helmming Green. Still proceeding north
we crossed various fields, one with horses with
rather snazzy coats, before descending to the
top Linacre reservoir. After walking clockwise
round the lake we lunched on some steps
adjacent the dam wall. See also photo.
From here it was up to Old Brampton Church
then a descent to the Happy Hens farm shop
where several members purchased various items.
We then crossed back over the Chatsworth road
and soon arrived back at the cars.
Distance by my Strava 7.72 miles, elevation gain
992ft.
A really enjoyable day in crisp winter conditions.
Hopefully not the last this winter!
Many thanks to all who came and for your company.
Pete
Pete’s pics

Vanda’s pics

 

 

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