David and Jacinta's Walks- 2023

Shining Tor and Errwood- Again! When it's damp and uninviting, and you are meeting Ann and Julian for a walk, at least starting from the Pym Chair car park is a reasonable idea. Hats off to Ann who spurred us into action- at least two people would have agreed just to go for a coffee! We walked up to Shining Tor, where we had a quick snack and a drink in a break from the rain and drizzle. Surveying for rain, and a dryish spot to sit We then went down and around Errwood, taking a slightly new route, including another break for lunch, sitting on a broken-down wall. The weather remained damp all the way around but at least we were out and about and gaining a little fresh air. We were all rewarded with a nice cuppa and a slice of lemon cake back at BOF. 6.7 miles, 380m ascent.

  Shining Tor and Erwood The weather forecast was mixed- high winds and some rain but certainly better than the weekend. We decided to go to Shining Tor which always has the option of making it a short walk if the weather turns bad. On the way up to Shining Tor it was blowing a gale so when we got there we continued to the Cat and Fiddle in search of a hot drink. Sadly, they no longer do coffee, but a pit stop in their outdoor seating gave us the time to consider our next moves. Cat and Fiddle stained glass Rather than retrace our steps across the very windy Shining Tor ridge, we decided to walk down to Derbyshire Bridge and then onwards down to Errwood Reservoir. Although this involved walking along the (quiet) road, there were good views and great colours to be enjoyed. On the way down to Derbyshire Bridge At Errwood (where we haven't been for many years) we had a brief stop. Errwood Reservoir Snack time at Errwood After a quick snack and drink, we set off to return to the Pym Ch...