One of the reasons for visiting this area is to walk parts of the Peak District we haven’t previously visited. Over the years we have stayed in this area a…
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Exhilarating Edale Horseshoe
For some time I have aspired to walk the Pennine Way but the practicalities of doing it whilst working has stopped me thinking too seriously about embarking on a 268-mile…
Read MoreA Twelve Mile Wander From Tax Farm CL
Yesterday we had a quiet day, we had planned a walk but I was not feeling at my best so decided after half an hour to turn around and head…
Read MoreA Seven Mile Circuit from Ogston Reservoir
The weather last night was rough, no rain, but the wind associated with storm Hector was particularly strong and as a consequence I had a very disturbed night frequently checking…
Read MoreA Trig Point, Steam Train and Ice Cream on a walk from Tax Farm CL
Checking the local maps last night I planned a walk for today that would include an opportunity to bag a trig point. I also noticed there was another trig nearby…
Read MoreArriving at Tax Farm CL
After a month in Yorkshire it is time for us to head south. We have decided to break the journey home with a stay in the Peak District, close to…
Read MoreA Seven Mile Circuit from Brigholme Farm CL
We are nearing the end of our stay at Brigholme Farm CL, every year when I plan our travels Lynnie says she doesn’t want to spend too long in Settle. …
Read MoreRambling to Rye Loaf Hill
So far on this trip we have been really fortunate with the weather and today it is forecast to be very hot and sunny. I have in mind a walk…
Read MoreA Stroll to Schoolboy Tower & Stainforth Force
Earlier in the week we popped along to The Talbot Arms in Settle for their quiz night. Though unsuccessful in winning a prize we had a fun evening. Afterwards we…
Read MoreWalking Around the Stunning Crummack Dale
Yesterday was a “rest day,” after the exertions of the Three Peaks Challenge I decided it would be sensible not to walk too far. Instead we ventured out a couple…
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