Date of walk - 11/10/08
Weather - Fine to start with, very low cloud later.
Distance - 9.4 Miles
Panoramic images? - Yes, ask and I'll post a link.
As per tradition and with the permission of crown copyright I give you the route map.
This walk was partly to repeat a previous one (where I got my camera setting in a twist) but also to extend it as part of our training for the British Heart Foundation High Peak Trail walk (yes I'll be asking for sponsorship -
http://www.justgiving.com/darrenclarke3).
So something fairly challenging but interesting was the order of the day. But first a survey of the terrain.
This wasn't our usual route through Edale, so we eventualy crossed the rail line from above.
This also gave us a view of Chapel Gate track, our ascent to Rushup Edge. Now this picture doesn't show it but there were many groups looking to gain navigation badges. Thankfully we were mainly out of the way and enjoyed a quiet walk.
Halfway up chapel, and passing a group taking barings, you can see a lovely folded landscape.
The top is sadly less inspiring.
An interesting view of the mining operation is available though. It does catch they eye but perhaps for the wrong reasons.
Previously Lords Seat has been busy. Today only one person was around, drinking tea and like us drinking in the scenery. A nice point to stop at on the day. No Gliders today though.
Eventually we headed towards Mam Tor. There are some rather unusual hills down below. Obviously not natural, does anyone know what they are?
Also the following message which looks incomplete.
Eventually we got to the top of Mam Tor.
All the time we were walking we were very aware of low cloud on the surrounding hills. So we didn't linger but headed off.
Straight across Hollins Cross
Up Back Tor, which was easier than I thought.
Then onto Lose Hill. At this point the cloud had seriously rolled in. Visibilty had gone from 5 or 6 miles to probably half a mile. Well the paths here are clear and easy, plus we had the clothing to cope with much much worse. An unusual experience shown by these two pictures. Ones I call where's the valley gone?
So we got a bit damp but had a great walk. One I think we'll do again when we can actually get some views. Maybe Win Hill as well.
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