Walk: 9am to 2:15pm, 10.3 miles and 1170ft of ascent
Good Friday, Donna working, so obviously a walk was the order of the day. Ok the weather forecast wasn't great, but it hadn't suggested a deluge so a bit of rain never hurt anyone; right?
The walk had been planned for a few weeks, the usual fella's would be there, Malc and Colin, and we again had a guest appearance from Mel and her mum. So, I checked out a route that would give us plenty to see, a nice steady walk, but a good section of climbing (not literally) in which to burn some calories.
After dropping Donna off at work I headed out to get Colin, and we met the others in Baslow at 9am. The rain was quite persistent so it was time to pop on the waterproof trousers and put the rucksack cover on before heading off. I also had an old pair of waterproof trousers that are too small, which I gave to Colin.
The first part of the walk is very steady, down through the Chatsworth Estate following the River Derwent. Thankfully due to the weather it was quiet so no hordes of visitors to deal with. After reaching Calton Lees we headed west, a steady uphill section of a little over a mile on a lovely easy walking track. It was on here where we saw a jogger with a recently born lamb running behind him - not something I have ever seen in my life. As it neared us though it stopped, then went off around the fields trying to find it's mum.
We continued over Calton Pastures then down the steep rocky path through Manners Wood and into the busy town of Bakewell; one of my favourite Peak District towns and always busy with people. Surprisingly we all managed to get a seat on benches next to the river where we tucked into our packed lunches and recharged our batteries.
And 20 minutes later we were back on our way, up Castle Hill out of the town and then back up the steep incline through Manners Wood, albeit about 1/2 mile west of where we had come down a little earlier. It was certainly a section to take your breath away - literally that is!
Now all downhill back to Chatsworth, stunning views across the hills and dales then heading down through the beautiful 'chocolate box' hamlet that is Edensor. This really is a gorgeous place, but not a place to live if passers by bother you as it can get very busy.
All that was left was the return walk back on the path through the Chatsworth Estate returning to Baslow, then for me the 90 minute drive back home through the Sheffield traffic.
Good Friday, Donna working, so obviously a walk was the order of the day. Ok the weather forecast wasn't great, but it hadn't suggested a deluge so a bit of rain never hurt anyone; right?
The walk had been planned for a few weeks, the usual fella's would be there, Malc and Colin, and we again had a guest appearance from Mel and her mum. So, I checked out a route that would give us plenty to see, a nice steady walk, but a good section of climbing (not literally) in which to burn some calories.
After dropping Donna off at work I headed out to get Colin, and we met the others in Baslow at 9am. The rain was quite persistent so it was time to pop on the waterproof trousers and put the rucksack cover on before heading off. I also had an old pair of waterproof trousers that are too small, which I gave to Colin.
The first part of the walk is very steady, down through the Chatsworth Estate following the River Derwent. Thankfully due to the weather it was quiet so no hordes of visitors to deal with. After reaching Calton Lees we headed west, a steady uphill section of a little over a mile on a lovely easy walking track. It was on here where we saw a jogger with a recently born lamb running behind him - not something I have ever seen in my life. As it neared us though it stopped, then went off around the fields trying to find it's mum.
We continued over Calton Pastures then down the steep rocky path through Manners Wood and into the busy town of Bakewell; one of my favourite Peak District towns and always busy with people. Surprisingly we all managed to get a seat on benches next to the river where we tucked into our packed lunches and recharged our batteries.
And 20 minutes later we were back on our way, up Castle Hill out of the town and then back up the steep incline through Manners Wood, albeit about 1/2 mile west of where we had come down a little earlier. It was certainly a section to take your breath away - literally that is!
Now all downhill back to Chatsworth, stunning views across the hills and dales then heading down through the beautiful 'chocolate box' hamlet that is Edensor. This really is a gorgeous place, but not a place to live if passers by bother you as it can get very busy.
All that was left was the return walk back on the path through the Chatsworth Estate returning to Baslow, then for me the 90 minute drive back home through the Sheffield traffic.
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