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Title: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: sparklebug on 16:58:28, 23/09/12
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Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: treehugger on 18:30:36, 23/09/12
Excellent! Means I don't have to bother posting photos, always a struggle. Now someone is missing from 1st photo, who could it be? Any ideas? ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: BorderCollie on 18:32:11, 23/09/12
Lovely pics! Thank goodness you took some. Mine are on my phone and I don't know how to get them here, I only ever upload to facebook  :-\
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: Gatt on 18:48:37, 23/09/12
Lovely pics - we were back at Dovestones on Saturday for my wife's birthday.
Will post some pics up shortly on another thread (Don't want to hijack this one! :))
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: sparklebug on 19:07:27, 23/09/12
Excellent! Means I don't have to bother posting photos, always a struggle. Now someone is missing from 1st photo, who could it be? Any ideas? ;D


I've no idea who you mean (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/whistling/smileys-whistling-825578.gif) (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)  ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 19:10:29, 23/09/12
Now someone is missing from 1st photo, who could it be? Any ideas? ;D
Erm I know this one ::) ...don't tell me....erm...the lady from the snack van? :D ;D :P
Nice photo's Sparklebug O0 .
Brilliant weather and great company O0 . I had a fantastic day and hope to return again another time :) .
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: sparklebug on 19:15:54, 23/09/12
Got some more here

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Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: TheGUYuk on 20:06:55, 23/09/12
Grand photo's thought Swampy took some? :)
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 20:08:13, 23/09/12
I'm hogging the computer ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: TheGUYuk on 20:09:18, 23/09/12
Lovely pics! Thank goodness you took some. Mine are on my phone and I don't know how to get them here, I only ever upload to facebook  :-\

You could post a link to the Album on Facebook here ;)
 
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: TheGUYuk on 20:09:52, 23/09/12
I'm hogging the computer ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ::)
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: gary m on 21:13:45, 23/09/12
i liked the photos, looks like a good trip
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: map mad kedge on 21:21:05, 23/09/12
Yeti - I forgot about the size of your butty, it was more than a mouthful! :D
Great photos Sparkles, thanks for posting them. O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: treehugger on 21:27:06, 23/09/12
Love every photo. You know I remember as a kid on family holidays being forced to traipse up Hellvellyn with things like "We're not going all the way up.....not much further......nearly there now, might as well carry on to the top."  Feel sorry for mmk junior having to wait at car park for us! Everything comes full circle really! :)
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: map mad kedge on 21:33:02, 23/09/12
Ahhh she a cool kid Mr Hugger .... don't worry, she enjoyed yesterday & got a free hot chocolate with marshmallows from the burger van lady. O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: treehugger on 21:37:12, 23/09/12
Ahhh she a cool kid Mr Hugger .... don't worry, she enjoyed yesterday & got a free hot chocolate with marshmallows from the burger van lady. O0
     FREE? :tickedoff:    closed when we got there, typical! Good job I'm a relaxed >:(  and well-balanced :tickedoff:  individual then >:(
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: sparklebug on 21:40:18, 23/09/12
I felt really guilty but mmk junior is just like her mum, very kind and lovely and hopefully Annabelle will want to join our next walk so I can treat her to hot chocolate and marshmallows :)
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: sparklebug on 21:42:10, 23/09/12
     FREE? :tickedoff:    closed when we got there, typical! Good job I'm a relaxed >:(  and well-balanced :tickedoff:  individual then >:(


;D ;D


She left just as we came into view lol
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: treehugger on 21:44:05, 23/09/12
Don't know how you can drink hot choccy....uuurgh! Still haven't finished the jelly babies.....yeti did say I could have one of the unopened co-op sarnies on the back seat of their car if I wanted but that would have been even more cheeky! Besides they weren't hot!
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: sparklebug on 21:45:52, 23/09/12
We should have ordered take away to be delivered to the carpark :D

Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: map mad kedge on 21:56:32, 23/09/12
I was way too tired to eat when I got home, so just a cuppa.
The burger van lady literally drove off as you came into view & we stood there, one eye on her, one eye on you, what could we do, ambush her, I was fully prepared to throw myself down in the road, but I'd just had 2 teas & a large cheese & onion muffin of the burger van lady & I was digesting ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: sparklebug on 21:58:32, 23/09/12
I didn't eat either Kerry, was too exhausted even though my dad brought me round chippy chips. Managed to drink the can of coke he bought me though ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: map mad kedge on 22:02:58, 23/09/12
Think you left your Cherry cola in my car .... do you want me to save it till the next walk? :D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: TheGUYuk on 22:09:25, 23/09/12
     FREE? :tickedoff:    closed when we got there, typical! Good job I'm a relaxed >:(  and well-balanced :tickedoff:  individual then >:(

Actually hats off to the van lady as she  gave all four of us free drinks while MMK was away :)
 
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: map mad kedge on 22:12:55, 23/09/12
HEY .... you kept that quiet >:(  .... I had to pay for both my teas, actually Border collie paid for one ... thanks BC. O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: sparklebug on 22:13:38, 23/09/12
I think it will be flat in November lol, you should clean your drain with it ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 22:48:32, 23/09/12

Actually hats off to the van lady as she  gave all four of us free drinks while MMK was away :)
A Yorkshireman missed out on that one >:( :D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: TheGUYuk on 23:43:13, 23/09/12
A Yorkshireman missed out on that one >:( :D

No the van lady and BC made sure Andy got a Tea with no sugar ;) :D ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 23:46:17, 23/09/12

No the van lady and BC made sure Andy got a Tea with no sugar ;) :D ;D :D ;D
He's North Lincolnshire O0  She obviously had a good sense of humour :D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: angry climber on 00:31:18, 24/09/12
Nice pics sparkle looks like you all had a great day.
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: moonchip on 03:47:21, 24/09/12
Thankfully the weather was very good - just been woken up now, about a mile from Dovestones and same altitude because of the noise from the wind outside !!!


Popped out to check the wheelie bin hadn't blown over after hearing something and nearly got blown over myself ...... this will come as no surprise anyone who met me on Saturday as I am clearly thin & svelte with not an ounce of excess weight  8) 8)

Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: treehugger on 08:57:25, 24/09/12

No the van lady and BC made sure Andy got a Tea with no sugar ;) :D ;D :D ;D
   I went 13 hours without a hot drink....and still survived! Tinned beef broth, and bread for me when I got in. And Genoa cake.
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: Trenchfoot on 09:50:21, 24/09/12
Nice photos Sparkles O0 seems like you all had fun in the end  :D O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 10:04:22, 24/09/12
Popped out to check the wheelie bin hadn't blown over after hearing something and nearly got blown over myself ...... this will come as no surprise anyone who met me on Saturday as I am clearly thin & svelte with not an ounce of excess weight  8) 8)
I didn't see you on the meet...was it you hiding behind that lamp post? :D  Your toecaps gave you away ;D ;D ;D .
 
 
Good to meet you BTW O0 .
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: Glyders on 19:03:32, 24/09/12
Even with the group splitting it looks like you all had a good day out.  Nice to see some pics Sparkles O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yorksgal on 19:17:34, 24/09/12
Brilliant pics and looks like an excellent day had by all too  O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: dellwalker on 20:33:44, 24/09/12
Looks like a Top Walk! Sorry I could not join you Jim and Co, I have always wanted to walk in that region.
 
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: Nearly there on 20:45:29, 24/09/12
I have no idea where Dove Stones are located but certainly looks a fab area for walking  O0    :)
 
Many thanks for posting.
 
 
Derek
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: treehugger on 20:49:09, 24/09/12
I have no idea where Dove Stones are located but certainly looks a fab area for walking  O0    :)
 
Many thanks for posting.
 
 
Derek
  Greenfield/saddleworth area, Lancsashire
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yorksgal on 20:50:30, 24/09/12
I have no idea where Dove Stones are located but certainly looks a fab area for walking  O0    :)
 
Many thanks for posting.
 
 
Derek


Dovestone reservoir, saddle worth moor region  O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: maximurph on 21:13:32, 24/09/12
dove stones is a lovely area to walk, good public transport links a little basic campsite and a few decent pubs, best for food is the kingfisher next to tesco, great value 2 for one meals and real ale too, looks like you had a great day.
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: swampy on 21:44:28, 24/09/12
Just thought I would add to sparklebugs fab pics O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: swampy on 21:46:01, 24/09/12
and some more. the last one is of mine and theresa's soggy bot bots after bumsliding down the hill O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: map mad kedge on 22:06:16, 24/09/12
Looking at today's weather, can't believe that was only 2 days ago!


Great photos Swampy.
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yorksgal on 22:20:45, 24/09/12
Nice photos Claire and some well angled shots  O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: TheGUYuk on 00:13:49, 25/09/12
 :)  Some great photos there Swampy you did the scenery of Saddleworth fine O0
But you still have not seen Alphin or the Wimberry stones, Did you spot the Indians head while walking round? ;)
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: angry climber on 00:28:03, 25/09/12
Nice pics claire  O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: swampy on 10:08:50, 25/09/12
:)  Some great photos there Swampy you did the scenery of Saddleworth fine O0
But you still have not seen Alphin or the Wimberry stones, Did you spot the Indians head while walking round? ;)
I have plenty more pics but didn't want to duplicate sparklebug's. I didn't spot the indians head. I have to go back O0
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 10:10:05, 25/09/12
I have plenty more pics but didn't want to duplicate sparklebug's. I didn't spot the indians head. I have to go back O0
I didn't spot Jims legs in one of those photos...he was waist high stelth :P ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: swampy on 10:12:59, 25/09/12
I didn't spot Jims legs in one of those photos...he was waist high stelth :P ;D ;D
He's joined the Dunc camouflage commandos ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 10:13:54, 25/09/12
He's joined the Dunc camouflage commandos ;D
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 10:15:47, 25/09/12
Are you going to put some more photo's up later?
The one yours and Sparklebugs bumslide stains didn't show too well :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: swampy on 10:17:15, 25/09/12
Are you going to put some more photo's up later?
The one yours and Sparklebugs bumslide stains didn't show too well :D ;D ;D
Well you took the photo, say no more ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 10:18:42, 25/09/12
Yes of course dear ;D .
Tea's in the dog :P :D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: beefy on 21:18:47, 25/09/12
i know this place pretty well, shame i couldnt have joined you all, great pics
regards beefy
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: TheGUYuk on 22:55:23, 25/09/12
i know this place pretty well, shame i couldnt have joined you all, great pics
regards beefy

Always next time
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 22:56:30, 25/09/12

Always next time
I'll be up for that one depending on date O0 .
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: BorderCollie on 23:05:59, 25/09/12
Me too, aiming to knock 2kg off my backpack weight, and 4 hours off the time.  ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 23:11:20, 25/09/12
Me too, aiming to knock 2kg off my backpack weight, and 4 hours off the time.  ;D
I did offer to assist with weight ::) :-X . As for the four hours...well why not enjoy the scenery O0 .
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: angry climber on 23:15:41, 25/09/12
Yes of course dear ;D .
Tea's in the dog :P :D


What dog
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 23:16:12, 25/09/12

What dog
What tea ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: BorderCollie on 23:24:28, 25/09/12
I did offer to assist with weight ::) :-X . As for the four hours...well why not enjoy the scenery O0 .


You did and very kind it was of you. I was sort of challenging myself to see if I could carry everything I needed just in case I did a ten miler on my own.
Only kidding about knocking all that time off lol!!
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 01:45:09, 26/09/12

You did and very kind it was of you. I was sort of challenging myself to see if I could carry everything I needed just in case I did a ten miler on my own.
Only kidding about knocking all that time off lol!!
I was carrying two rucksacks at one point on the descent anyway. You looked perfectly capable of 10 miles or many more O0 . Time is for challenges and challengers. Enjoy the countryside. Take a break and enjoy it O0 . There is nothing wrong with taking time and absorbing the atmosphere. In fact its the best excuse to slow a walk ;) . 
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: moonchip on 01:55:38, 26/09/12
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 Time is for challenges and challengers. Enjoy the countryside. Take a break and enjoy it O0 
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Well said !!


Especially on a circuitous route you already know where you'll end up (ie where you started) - but on any walk its the walk itself which is the destination not the end  point. The entire walk is there to be enjoyed.


If you walk too quickly, chances are you'll miss so much. Sometimes when I'm out I'll try to track an animal by reading the land, where it placed its feet, moved grasses, snapped twigs, scraped the ground. Other times I'll sit perfectly still and watch the wildlife around me - cheeky squirrels and curious bog owls.


Thats why I rarely walk with folk who charge off like its a selection test for the Royal Marines !! They miss so much, they may as well walk around a city  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 02:04:06, 26/09/12
If you walk too quickly, chances are you'll miss so much. Sometimes when I'm out I'll try to track an animal by reading the land, where it placed its feet, moved grasses, snapped twigs, scraped the ground. Other times I'll sit perfectly still and watch the wildlife around me - cheeky squirrels and curious bog owls.
When Iiswoz and I was navigating down there where no 'marked routes' on OS. Our group discovered a trodden track and knew it was the obvious choice by the footprints O0 .
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: moonchip on 02:15:40, 26/09/12
There are loads of routes and tracks over the Pennines / Dark Peak which don't show up on any map


Many are started & followed religiously by those most capable moorland navigators ........ sheep  ;)


Then humans start to follow them too - the paths, not the sheep ..... well, not unless you're that way inclined  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 02:17:54, 26/09/12
There are loads of routes and tracks over the Pennines / Dark Peak which don't show up on any map


Many are started & followed religiously by those most capable moorland navigators ........ sheep  ;)


Then humans start to follow them too - the paths, not the sheep ..... well, not unless you're that way inclined  ;D ;D ;D
Adidas wearing sheep :D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: BorderCollie on 02:22:31, 26/09/12
I was carrying two rucksacks at one point on the descent anyway. You looked perfectly capable of 10 miles or many more O0 . Time is for challenges and challengers. Enjoy the countryside. Take a break and enjoy it O0 . There is nothing wrong with taking time and absorbing the atmosphere. In fact its the best excuse to slow a walk ;) .


True, but I live in the countryside so I sort of do all my absorbing and looking when I'm at home. Having said that, I was blown away by the Yorkshire Dales and couldn't stop staring. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: moonchip on 02:28:44, 26/09/12
Adidas wearing sheep :D


Adidas !!! Nah, not sheep ...... must've been grockles  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: yeti on 02:31:26, 26/09/12

True, but I live in the countryside so I sort of do all my absorbing and looking when I'm at home. Having said that, I was blown away by the Yorkshire Dales and couldn't stop staring. ;D ;D
You see countryside from your window. Isn't it like an old portrait or picture hanging? Its nice but a new angle always appeals? :) 
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: iiswoz on 03:16:05, 26/09/12

True, but I live in the countryside so I sort of do all my absorbing and looking when I'm at home. Having said that, I was blown away by the Yorkshire Dales and couldn't stop staring. ;D ;D
spend some time in Scotland. yorkshire is like Birmingham on a Saturday afternoon in comparison.
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: treehugger on 09:16:12, 26/09/12
I still don't understand how walking from 11am to 7 pm inc stops we only covered 10 miles.......less than 1.5 miles per hour? That's slower than Royal Mail........
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: BorderCollie on 10:18:08, 26/09/12
You see countryside from your window. Isn't it like an old portrait or picture hanging? Its nice but a new angle always appeals? :)
Exactly  O0
spend some time in Scotland. yorkshire is like Birmingham on a Saturday afternoon in comparison.
I am going up Ben Hope as soon as weather permits next year  ;D
I still don't understand how walking from 11am to 7 pm inc stops we only covered 10 miles.......less than 1.5 miles per hour? That's slower than Royal Mail........
Lol!! And it makes you more tired doing it slower sometimes.
Title: Re: Dove Stones meet photos
Post by: di36mg on 12:38:46, 01/10/12
Great pics, shame you chose to do it the day I went away.. I could get paranoid about this but I wont..!  :D  See you went to Pots & Pans.. Was there myself the weekend before, lovely area.. Glad you had a good time.. x