David and Jacinta's Walks- 2023

Edale, Mam Tor, Brown Knoll and Grindslow Knoll  A fine weather forecast meant that we were able to go to Edale which always provides lots of options regarding ways up and down. We walked up to Hollins Cross and then on to Mam Tor- where there were crowds of people (and sheep dogs). Mam Tor from Hollins Cross The Great Ridge (and Win Hill) from Mam Tor We managed to leave the crowds behind simply by crossing the road and heading up to Rushup Edge. As we were going well, we walked up to Brown Knoll- passing a couple of (very clean) sheep who had managed to camouflage themselves as builders' material bags from a distance! Very clean sheep At Brown Knoll we ate our lunch balanced on the edge of the trig point. On our way down to the top of Jacob's Ladder we met a man with his two dachshunds who had walked 20 miles, which was pretty impressive. Then we walked up to Kinder and up to Noe Stool and the plateau. The Woolpacks on the LH skyline and Grindslow Knoll (Center skyline) Noe S...

Edale, Kinder and Grindslow Knoll (Jacinta Solo)  Jacinta drove to Edale as the forecast was good and there have been few dry days this month. I was solo again- missing joint walks a lot and hoping that D. is back soon. First stop, as ever, was The Penny Pot Café for a cup of coffee. Penny Pot coffee and mini-granola biscuit I walked up to the Kinder Plateau, enjoying the sight of the heather which has grown so much since we were here last. Heather on Kinder The walk around the plateau was uneventful; I met two Dutch women several time who were struggling with the concept of Kinder as an area rather than a particular hill and also the name "Kinder"- coming as they did from the part of Holland nearest to Germany. I had lunch on Grindslow Knoll with a view of The Great Ridge. The Great Ridge from Grindslow Knoll I made my way back down to Edale (under the watchful gaze of the sheep who were newly shorn). Watchful sheep The walk was rounded off by a welcome cup of tea at Newfold...

Edale We aimed for a short(ish) walk as Jacinta was doing the Manchester 10k on Sunday 21st May. After our usual pit stop at The Penny Pot, we ambled up to the plateau, taking it easy and stopping to admire the lambs and other views. Obligatory lamb Looking back to Mam Tor and Rushup Edge The day was clear and not cold- it always comes as a little surprise that we can dispense with hat, gloves and extra layers after spending the best part of five months getting equipped to withstand the weather. We walked round to Grindslow Knoll via the head of Grindsbrook Clough, looking back on the way we'd made our way up to the plateau. The path up Grindsbrook Clough (centre, foreground) and our path up to Ringing Roger. Back Tor, Lose Hill and Win Hill in the distance We made our way down from Grindslow Knoll, stopping to watch the farmer dispensing feed to his sheep and causing something fo a sheep riot as he drove through them on his quadbike. Sheep really are rather strange animals! 6.4 Mi...

Edale, Grindslow Knoll and Jacob's Ladder The forecast was reasonable (with a small chance of snow) so we went to Edale, along with many others! It has become so usual to have the place almost to ourselves during the week. We decided on a different route up to the Kinder plateau so we climbed up Grindslow Knoll which was quite reasonable. We had an interesting perspective on our frequent route up The Nab and Ringing Roger. Route up The Nab and Ringing Roger Working the way up Grindslow Knoll. Mam Tor, Lose Hill and Win Hill on the horizon Gritstone formation with Grindslow Knoll in background We turned left/west at the end of the Grindslow Knoll spur and passed through The Woolpacks and past Pym Chair. Pym Chair and The Woolpacks from nearing Jacob's Ladder We walked on to Jacob's Ladder, having our lunch in the lee of the beehive-shaped cairn. A great spot for lunch! We could watch the walkers coming up the ladder, many young people which is good to see, including one youn...