We are nearing the end of our stay at Tax Farm CL and Lynnie is keen to visit nearby Hardwick Hall on the other side of Chesterfield. Whilst she is viewing the house I plan …
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County: Derbyshire
Reminiscing Around Chatsworth Estate
Since arriving at Tax Farm we have walked through Matlock a couple of times but not really stopped to have a look around. I have a few things to do around the caravan so drop …
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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 few times and whilst enjoying …
Continue readingExhilarating 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 trek over the best part …
Continue readingA 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 back to the caravan. Undeterred …
Continue readingA 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 that the awning was secure. …
Continue readingA 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 in the woods on Farley …
Continue readingArriving 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 Matlock. This is an area …
Continue readingA Night at Poolsbrook Country Park
After five weeks at home we are on the road again and heading north towards Yorkshire so we can combine some walking with a bit of work. We decide to break the journey with a …
Continue readingJam About
Our last day in the Peak District and I have some work to get done, so we spend much of the day around the site and preparing for an early start tomorrow. There is rain …
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