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Meet at 11am at the pay & display parking at
GR: 194645. There is also parking at a Layby
at 193645.
Walk route:- Calling Low, Lathkill Dale, Conksbury,
Youlgreave & Bradford Dale.
Distance approx 7.5 miles.
See you there.
PeteWalk Report
6 of us set off under clearing skies going west along
the Limestone Way. Luckily the forecast of wind and rain hadn’t materialised. We crossed a few fields before descending into Cales Dale and then turned west into
Lathkill Dale. After coffee break we had a brief exploration of the old Lead mine situated on the south
bank of the dried up river. (See pics on the Walking WhatsApp page)
Lunch was also taken in the Dale where spectacular Autumn colours abounded in all directions.
A little while after some very friendly ducks, obviously
annoyed at not being fed, took a liking to Colin’s trouser legs!🤣
Onwards through Conksbury, then Youlgreave and into
Bradford Dale where a ‘local’ explained the river
swimming pool had become so popular, due to exposure
on social media, the Council had decided to drain it.
Apparently in the summer it had become very over
crowded with loads of litter left and areas fouled as well.
The closure had resulted in some return of wildlife which
was noted by us by then seeing a Heron. See also on the
Walking WhatsApp pics.
Our exit out of the dale was via the Limestone Way
which returned us to the cars after quite a long steep
ascent.
Distance 7.4 miles on Dick’s Sat Nav. 884 feet of ascent.
Thanks to the select 5 for joining me and your company.
Pete.
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