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, 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...

  Edale And A Circuit To The West According to our Edale Weather Station in the kitchen, the weather looked dry on Thursday and it did not disappoint. It was one of those days when the only place to be is Edale, for a long walk. We got out early (for us!) and stopped at the Penny Pot where we talked to a guy who had been up on Mam Tor at sunrise, along with many others, to see the sun rise. It's become one of those "Things to do", and there's scope for many fantastic pictures to be taken. We walked up to Ringing Roger, passing Joy's Gate, where the adjoining fence was in need of repair, but where we could take in the views. Rushup Edge and Grindslow Knoll from Joy's Gate Grindslow Knoll and Grindsbrook Clough As ever, Ringing Roger looked forbidding but it's hardly a scramble and it's very satisfying to get to the top for a breather. The path up to Ringing Roger After the break at the top of Ringing Roger, we went left/west along the tops, really enjo...