Ilam, Derbyshire – 31st July 2022

WALK NOTES Strenuous: Carole & John                                                                                          Distance : 10 miles Leaving Ilam Hall we start with a twiddle along R. Manifold and make our way back to Ilam, then we climb over Bunsters Hill to Ilam Tops, through Dovedale Wood to check out Ilam Rock, along Hall Dale and across fields to Milldale for another opportunity for an ice-cream from …

Eyam, Peak District Sunday 27th July 2014

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Andrew Mayer   Distance: approx. 14 miles On leaving the car park next to Eyam museum, we headed down through the village towards ‘Stoney Midddleton’ (approx. 1 mile). From there we headed towards Calver along some local roads towards the river. From here we followed the river towards Baslow. (so far fairly flat ground, conditions dry). …

Tideswell, Peak District 2nd June 2013

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock   Distance: approx. 10.5 miles From Tideswell we head out north easterly to Lane Head, then turning south along Litton Edge. Heading round into the beautiful Tansley Dale we then join Cressbrook Dale, passing Cressbrook Mill.Our journey continues onto the old railway line, which is now the Monsal Trail, towards Monsal Head. From here …

Hartington, Peak Disctrict Sunday 25th September 2011

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Rowland Nock & Joy Mellor   Distance: 11.5 miles This Dales Delight takes in five beautiful Peak District Dales.From Hartington we head south into Beresford Dale, associated with the famous angler Izaak Walton who published ‘The Compleat Angler’ in 1676. Continuing south we can have lunch under the boughs of a beautiful tree in the picturesque …

Bakewell, Peak District Sunday 28th June 2009

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Julie & Mark Gibbons   Distance: 11 miles We leave Bakewell and head for Edensor village, crossing the River Wye and the golf course, followed by a steep climb through Manners Wood and then a long but gentle trek across Carlton Pastures. A view of Chatsworth House and the expansive estate greets us as we approach …