Bleaklow via the Higher Shelf Stones

[adalard]

I just finished a write up on my blog of a walk I did over Bleaklow last week. I'd planned just to visit the Higher Shelf Stones but for once I was making good time so I decided to extend the walk to Bleaklow Head. It was a bit murky and cold weather-wise but I had a great time and seeing a mountain hare in its winter coat really made my day. 



The Lower Shelf Stones from the Higher Shelf Stones.


The full report can be viewed here: http://www.occasionallylost.com/2015/12/bleaklow-via-higher-shelf-stones.html


All the best, Justin

[GazzerG]

Great TR and pics Justin 
Another walk to bookmark within a hours drive 

How lucky are you getting the snap of that mountain hare... certainly had better luck than Ellie Harrison off countryfile last week 

[Dovegirl]

Enjoyed the TR and photos      Although the landscape looks desolate, it has grandeur and a wild beauty   

[Rhino]

Great Blog Justin and an enjoyable read with a great shot of the hare    i did part of this walk in 2014 and included the bomber crash site, my one and only walk in the peak district to date    something i have to try and improve upon going forward.

[adalard]

Cheers for the comments, all - really appreciate it! 


It made my day seeing the mountain hare, Gazzer - still buzzing a bit from the experience!


There definitely is a bleak grandeur to the landscape, Dovegirl. I've been trying this year to explore some more mountainous territory such as in Wales and the Lakes but that kind of moorland walk will always have a big place in my heart, I love it.


The Peak District's well worth a visit or two (or more!), Rhino... Mind you, so much of this country is - I see so many places on here and on other blogs/sites and I wonder if I'll ever manage to go everywhere I want to.