So I set out earlier today with the intention of doing the Edale horseshoe.
I got off the train at Edale and was disappointed to find that the weather was wetter than I'd anticipated
. Too late to change plans so I carried on. I walked up Grindsbrook and quite enjoyed the clambering over rocks and boulders in the higher reaches with the water gushing down - a new experience for me, so that was nice.
I turned left along Kinder edge and followed the very obvious path, although I still managed to wander off course once or twice. Not surprisingly, the visibility was very poor as the rain was light but continuous. I then discovered that my recently purchased Hi-Tec Alto walking shoes are not particularly water resistant, despite the Dri-Tec breathable "waterproof" liner. So my feet got very wet - an unusual experience for me, so that wasn't nice.
I decided to abandon the horseshoe at Jacob's Ladder and walked back to Edale to catch the train back to New Mills. I did toy with the idea of getting the train to Hathersage to purchase a decent pair of boots (I need a new pair anyway) but I was starting to feel a bit cold and shivery so I returned to b&b. If it carries on being wet, I'll just have to accept that my feet are going to be squelching inside my shoes.
I have to mention the lively atmosphere on the train back to New Mills. There was someone playing banjo and singing the Blues in the other carriage and the young women on the seats next to me were in very high spirits after their walk. When I got off, a giggling hen party wearing pink tutus joined the train.
Sorry about the lack of pictures, but I didn't take any - it was that kind of day.
The MetOffice forecast for tomorrow has improved so that's good news.