Well it seemed destined to be a wet week but turned out to be dry for the week bar Thursday morning.
People made their way down to Cornwall via various stops from about Wednesday onwards. either camping at Sennen or the Rugby club or booking into the Counthouse earlier.
Lorna and Simon were climbing at Bosigran on the Sunday with Mary, Marian Cycling, Lost track of
Susan and Andy sorry. Chris exploring Neolithic sites and cream teas various places.
Monday saw a full onslaught at the Counthouse with a warm up at Halldrine cove for myself, Kathy, Tom, Helen and Paul in the morning before leisurely lunch and then on to Commando Ridge but unfortunately big swell and waves prevented us starting the route from the bottom platform, but as always a great expedition.
Simon, Lorna, Pete, Andy and Susan at Sennen with Mary, Marian and Chris Cycling. Fairly full at the Counthouse with others from the North London Mountaineering club.
Tuesday saw I think myself, Pete, Lorna Simon, Andy and Susan at Bosigran main wall, sorry lost track of everyone else think Alison walking with dogs, unfortunately the open top bus which used to run for St Ives to Lands End then Penzance no longer runs! Paul E arrived later on with Skye.
Wednesday more climbing at Bosigran main cliff and various walking to beaches but maybe not too much swimming,,cycling, and garden and arts seen.
Thursday some went to art gallaries in St Just and the Communications Museum at Porthcurno.
Still more climbing PM at Bosigran main wall myself and Paul E on another classic then a full expeditionary force to the Minack Theatre in the evening, just fantastic location to see Peer Gynt.
Friday saw a bit of a dismal morning, Pete had hoped to get in more climbing but most of us headed home, Alison made the best of Falmouth with the shanty weekend.
Just a great week and destination thanks!
Bill

From Hartington Village square 8 of us headed over to Biggindale then down to Milldale. Coffee and ice cream break by the visitor centre. Down to Ilam Rock, some of us fantasising about past ascents. Two of us enjoyed a secluded swim spot at the bottom of Hall Dale. Next stop – Alstonfield. Then down the delightful Gypsy Bank into Wolfscote Dale. Back at Hartington 3.45. Gorgeous weather – light breeze and sun. Few people – apart from the Milldale – Ilam section. Beautiful flowers. Welcome to prospective members Christina and David. And guest appearance from Paul Nichols. Geoff.

All 12 of the party with one dog met up on the train heading for Chinley. 2 valiant souls returning to Kinder for the second time in days! Once the leader looked at the Chinley as oppose to the Disley section of the map the route became a tad clearer and off the happy lot set. Weather great with plenty of sun, lots of chatter meant that we were soon descending from Chinley Churn with spectacular views over towards Kinder. Coffee stop, a lunch stop with another couple of sunny breaks on Kinder meant we completed the 11 mile walk in about 6.5 hours. Thoroughly enjoyed the company and the day.
Mary

7 of us met at Baslow village car park to traverse the eastern edges. It was cool and cloudy and we set off at a decent pace up the Bar Road it was much brighter as we arrived at the Curbar gap. Thank goodness for messaging and whatsapp, our prospective member was attempting to catch up we had an extended break at Curbar gap. From here we became 8 and our merry band continued along the edges until we arrived at the Froggatt edge stone circle. This is a double ring stone circle probably dating to the bronze age, a mini henge in the Peak district. We continued past the Grouse inn and headed up to the start of White Edge behind the shelter of the wall and enjoyed lunch. The sky was getting a bit darker and as forecast there were a couple of rather pleasant April showers. On to White edge trig and we passed by the 4000 year old hut circle where people lived and farmed. Our route took us along the top of Gardoms edge, not far from Apple buttress we took a detour and turned left through a hole in the drystone wall to a curious pointy rock with curious grooves at its apex. This ancient sundial points roughly towards another feature the rock carved with cup and ring markings. Amazing evidence of counting in base 10 there was much discussion here.
We wandered back towards Dobb edge and down through the Chatsworth estate in pleasant sunshine. Thanks everyone for a great day out. Mike Griffiths
 

A good day out – it didn’t rain and it wasn’t too hot. The guys with high tech gizmo’s reckon it was a 12 mile walk so my late 20th century pre walk measurement was pretty good. Benji the cocker spaniel probably ran and walked 25-30 miles and his terrier buddy Otto must have done15-20 miles on his stubby, wee legs. I certainly felt I had earned my post walk pint in the Cheshire Cheese.
Thanks everyone for your company. Rob.

A party of 8 set off in the sunshine along the Duke’s Way to Back Tor for a well deserved break at Back Tor before turning down to the reservoirs. Dinner was taken overlooking the valley with views and conversation of Boots Folly. Before a minor rebellion by the male members of the party re a right of way, we headed away from views of Dale Dyke to exchange them for ones of Agden Rocher from Wilkins Hill. There then followed a pretty walk through woods before turning up the short steep hill of the day and returning back. Lovely weather all day and great company. Thank you all for coming.
Mary

This took place last night in clear weather. Prior to the event possible numbers had fluctuated wildly but 6 people attended 5 of whom requiring some input. One person left very early due to a clothing malfunction.
The session went well with some features included to be deliberately challenging in order to highlight various teaching points. which was successful according to feedback.
Thanks to all who came

Gordon

The weather came out to play for this 10.4 mile walk from Eyam. 13 members happy. to be walking in full sun ( and a fresh. breeze) rambled via Highcliffe, Eyam Moor, stoke Ford, Offerton Moor, Abney Moor, Great Hucklow, Grindlow, Foolow and back to Eyam. Wide Sweeping views from Offerton and Abney Moors. where we. detected the sound of skylarks and a sense of spring in the air. A brief interlude at Great Hucklow incorporated a degree of surrealism into the day where we observed a mannequin dorned in a woolly hat under a monkey puzzle tree…….all judgements withheld, Walking in sunshine with great company…Whats not to Hike Thanks everyone. Fiona.