David and Jacinta's Walks- 2023

 Edale, Mam Tor and Brown Knoll A dry day in Edale, according to David's little weather station, so we got out early and arrived in Edale soon after 9. After a customary visit to the Penny Pot (now shutting during the week for winter) we began the ascent of Mam Tor via Hollins Cross. The top of Kinder was in the mist for most of the day but, fortunately, we had good views most of the time. Kinder with its head in the clouds On the way up to Hollins Cross- Rushup Edge in the clouds Looking back along The Great Ridge with the Eastern Edges on the Horizon When we arrived at the top of Mam Tor there were scores of people coming up from the Mam Tor car park and it was a bit of a relief to escape the crowds on the other side of the M.T. road. As usual, the walk along Rushup Edge was fairly deserted. More solitary- on the way up to Rushup Edge We decided to go on to Brown Knoll as the day was clear and mild. David at the Brown Knoll trig point After lunch (just after Brown Knoll) we came...

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...