Category: Long Walks

Our latest foray into the wilds was a trip to Darley Dale.  We met at the Square and Compass at Darley Bridge for a walk of 8.77 miles.  It was a gorgeous day, in fact a bit too gorgeous as it was quite hot, but after the weather we have had previously I am not moaning. 

We set off across the fields and then walked alongside the River Derwent to the village of Rowsley.  We then walked onto the Heritage Mill where we had a coffee stop.  We crossed fields to woodland and walked up to the atmospheric, Nine Ladies stone circle, a relic from the Neolithic Age and 4000 years old, where we had lunch. 

We then walked over Stanton Moor which was beautiful as it was covered with Heather.  We walked through Clough Wood, which was welcome as we were shaded from the Sun and back to Darley Bridge.  We all had a well earned rest and a pint in the Square and Compass before heading home.  A very nice day and a good walk, which we all enjoyed.  

There is room in the group for more people so you are welcome to join a warm and friendly bunch of Ramblers.

Our walk for August was in the Meden Vale, and very nice it was too. It was a pleasant walk of 8.5 miles which took us over surprisingly good paths considering all the rain we’ve had. Good field paths, quiet country lanes  and through woodland, a nice variety.  

We set off from the car park in Church Warsop, which appropriately enough was called The Carrs, proceeding through the church yard , across fields to Oakwood Plantation and on to Cuckney. We went from Cuckney onto Norton picking up the Robin Hood Way through Corrunna Hill Plantation to Hazel Gap and back to Church Warsop. We were a little depleted as quite a lot of our usual walkers seemed to be on grandparent babysitting duties due to the school holidays.

The rain managed to keep off and we had a good walk full of stimulating conversation, or not, as the case maybe.

Our walks are generally around 8-9 miles of easy walking, not too taxing; we have a coffee break and a lunch stop and cover some interesting places.  So anyone wishing to join please come along and join us, all are welcome.

Mark Thornley

Our latest foray into the great outdoors was an 8 mile walk at Alderwasley.  We started our walk at the Hurt Arms at Ambergate,along the banks of the River Derwent and through Shining Cliff Woods and through Alderwasley Park, the grounds to the old hall, which is now a school. It was good under foot as we walked on good trails and quiet country lanes.

We came through the village of Alderwasley, sneeze and you would have missed it, back along Jackass Lane and again through Shining Cliff Woods and back to the Hurt Arms for a well earned pint. It was a glorious day but not too hot; just right for walking.  

It had a couple of hills, but nothing too taxing.  It did rain once, a short, sharp shower, But we were able to shelter in a barn, along with some new born calves.  Everyone enjoyed the day and we are all looking forward to the next walk.  If anyone wishes to join the group there is plenty of space for new members all are welcome.

On the 6th June we went to Belper on a walk of around eight miles which Carol Green kindly organised and led.  It was a varied walk with good views back over Belper.  We started at the Strutts mill and finished at the cafe which is situated in the park at the back of the mill.

The walk started in Belper through Wyver Lane Nature Reserve to Blackbrook, Mitford and back along the River Derwent.  It was rather overcast but a relief from the heat that we have recently experienced.

We had a wonderful walk in the Peak District, always a joy.  This particular walk is one of my favourites.  We walked the length of Wolfcotes Dale along the side of the River Dove hemmed in by cliffs, all the way to the village of Milldale, where we had lunch and a wonderful cherry bakewell ice cream.

The weather was overcast, but dry and quite warm, a pleasant day.  We then walked up to Alstonefield, another picturesque  village. We went past Narrowdale hill and into Beresford Dale again picking up the River Dove, along the way we saw Peregrine Falcons and Mandarin Ducks.

The walk was 9.30 miles after which we had a well earned pint outside the pub back at Hartington.