Stanage Edge, Peak District

Another early start and off up north to the Peak district! We met up with Rowena and Jon just a short distance away from the Edge at the car park near Overstones Farm (SK245828). Helen and Paul were on their way but they were delayed in traffic, so we began to stroll up towards the [...] . . . → Read More: Stanage Edge, Peak District

Bannau Sir Gaer, Brecon Beacons

I visited this part of the Brecon Beacons a year or two ago with two friends of mine, and always wanted to go back! So a little selfishly I organised a lets go for a stroll walk there! Last time I went the weather was pretty miserable so was hoping for maybe an improvement! To [...] . . . → Read More: Bannau Sir Gaer, Brecon Beacons

Chee and Wye Dale, Peak District

What a cold winter we’ve been having and this weekend was no different. With a couple of inches falling in and around Macclesfield the originally planned walk to Dane Valley was a no go and it prevented a few of the walkers coming along too. Coming over the hills from Leek to Buxton, the weather [...] . . . → Read More: Chee and Wye Dale, Peak District

Offas Dyke, Knighton, Powys

The end of the decade approaching, its time for another walk. This time the group headed off to the welsh border, to a town called Knighton. Those who came along where some of the usual suspects, Helen E, Paul and Antony. All of us running rather later!!
We stated walking from the long term car park [...] . . . → Read More: Offas Dyke, Knighton, Powys

Cleeve Hill, Cotswolds

Off to the Cotswolds we go! Although my navigation to get to the start point was much to be desired.. First of all I went straight past the turn off, then I drove all the way up to the Golf Club only to turn back out again. Luckily Rowena, Jon (first timer) and Mikey (first [...] . . . → Read More: Cleeve Hill, Cotswolds