Today is our first full day on Scar Close CL; we spent yesterday on the move from Holly Tree Cottage CL. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Upper Denby; the site was top class with a …
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Walk 2,018 Miles Challenge Update: Day 167 = 1,049 miles
After 167 days of my walk 2,018 mile challenge in support of the Trussell Trust I have covered 1,049 miles with over 100,000 feet of ascent. Most importantly, through the generosity of other I have …
Continue readingOn The Moor Bagging Trig Points
After yesterday’s exertions in the heat Lynnie has decided she needs a day off and declines joining me on my exploration today. I think it may have been my muttering about walking across a moor …
Continue readingMarsden Moor and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Having walked through Marsden a couple of days ago we decide to make it our starting point for today’s walk. It is a fine sunny day and I have plans to bag another Ordnance Survey trig …
Continue readingA Sunny Stroll to Hoylandswaine from Holly Tree Cottage CL
After yesterday’s long trek Lynnie has requested a shorter walk today. On a couple of my morning walks from Holly Tree Cottage CL, in Upper Denby, I have walked down Gunthwaite Lane to Gunthwaite Hall …
Continue readingWessenden Valley – Eight Reservoirs and a Trig Pillar
Towards the end of yesterday’s walk we stopped to take in the view down the Wessenden Valley, it looked absolutely stunning. Today the weather is again set fair so we head back to the car …
Continue readingUp Black Hill and a Trudge Across the Moor
For much of our walk from Digley Reservoir yesterday Black Hill dominated the view. At one point I wondered if it would be possible to make a diversion to pop up to the top and …
Continue readingExploring Last of The Summer Wine Country
After our stroll around Upper Denby we are out today exploring a bit more of the local area. Many years ago we briefly visited the nearby town of Holmfirth, which featured as the setting for …
Continue readingSpies and Pies on a walk from Upper Denby
Having spent a few weeks at home we are on the road again! This time we are heading north to West Yorkshire, we planned this trip in January and I have been looking forward to …
Continue readingAnother Wander Around the Hall Walk
I am heading towards retirement but still have a few work commitments to complete before I finally stop work. Today I am travelling to Cornwall for a meeting tomorrow morning and have decided to stay …
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