May 5th Walk from Ashover
Our May walk set off from Ashover’s village hall under clear, sunny skies — perfect weather for exploring this beautiful corner of Derbyshire. We climbed steadily toward Appletree Knoll, rewarded with wide views across the hills, before continuing to Northedge Farm and the quiet Press Reservoirs.
The route then led us through the dappled shade of Sleigh Wood and past the Great Ponds of Stubbing, where the water was calm and bright in the afternoon sun. A gentle descent brought us to Bole Hill Quarry and through Alton, adding a touch of local history to the day. We finished back at the starting point and some local liquid refreshments
Our thanks to Steve Evens for once again leading this interesting 8-mile walk.
The rocky outcrop-the lunch stop with a view
On the trail