I had intended to walk on Howden Moor and the Bleaklow Stones today, but a change of plan was needed after I mis-calculated the time needed to get there after dropping my son off at work. I hastily searched my database from my phone, looking for a suitable walk within driving distance of his work and this is the one I cam up with. Unfortunately I'd forgotten about the 1.5 mile section along the busy A54 which I would never write into any of my current walks! Anyway, the weather was fantastic, too hot towards the end if anything, but the walk up to Shutlingsloe was great as ever and the highlight of the whole walk. The rest was a rather dull plod around fields and lanes - not particularly inspiring I'm afraid.
Date: 2013-07-11
Start: Ridgegate Reservoir Finish: Ridgegate Reservoir
Distance: 11.0 mls, 17.70 km
Height Gain: 2200 ft, 914.4 m
Start Time: 09:10 End Time: 13:00
Duration: 03:50
Ave Speed: 2.8 mph
Region: Peak District
Route Description: Ridgegate Reservoir, Shutlingsloe, Hammerton Knowl Farm, Fourways Hotel, Sutton Common, Croker Hill, Foxbank Farm, Lees House Farm, Ridgegate Reservoir
Parking Grid Ref: SJ 95805 71360
View Parking space in: OS Map or Google Street View
Walking with: Alone
Long Distance Path:
3644 - Shutlingsloe (1660 ft)
TP5970 - Shutlingsloe (Good condition)
TP10513 - Croker Hill Mast (Good condition)
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Walk Name: Naughtberry Hill
Date: 2013-07-06
Distance: 10.8 mls, 17.38 km
Height Gain: 2100 ft, 640.1 m
Walk Name: Ashley Down to Thorn Down
Date: 2013-07-13
Distance: 12.6 mls, 20.28 km
Height Gain: 1000 ft, 304.8 m