David and Jacinta's Walks- 2025

Edale, Crookstone Hill and Jaggers Clough We set off from Edale in the dry, hoping to do a walk to Hope and then catch the train back to Edale as we had done earlier in the year. The first 90 minutes were fine and we enjoyed a good walk up to the Kinder Plateau. On the way up to Rowland Cote Moor Lose Hill and Back Tor in background The heather has waned from even two weeks ago and the bracken is starting to decline, having been so prolific earlier in the summer. The rain started in earnest, so we decided to adjust our route accordingly. Mam Tor with its head in the clouds  After a soggy lunch, we diverted to the familiar route back to Edale, emerging eventually at Edale Youth hostel and Ollerbrook farm. The way down remained  very wet, but, as ever, it was great to be out in the fresh air and watching the views and the hardy sheep shaking off the rain like little dogs. We adjourned to the Penny Pot and made the most of a hot drink and, for Jacinta, a rather delicious raspberr...

Shining (?) Tor It was a shame that the day was so wet as our time for walking was limited this week. We decided just to go to Shining Tor for a quick blow and not worry too much about the rain. Accordingly, we hot-footed it to the top of Shining Tor, propelled by driving rain, had a quick breather and then came back down again. It was not as wet on the descent. However, honour was served and at least we got some fresh air on an unpromising day. A squidgy walk of 4.2 miles with 180m ascent.

Hayfield and Lantern Pike (Again!) It promised to be a bit of a changeable day so we decided to go to Hayfield to stretch our legs. We walked along to the Sett Valley café as usual, deciding what we might have for breakfast if we come again in February 2026. Stopping for lunch at the top of Lantern Pike The rain held off as we made our way up the various slopes which lead to Lantern Pike, although it did come down for a short time on the top. It was really fascinating to see the weather approaching from behind us, pass over and bank up against Kinder. We sat, eating our lunch, and admiring the panoramic view of Kinder, its weather and the glowing heather. It is great to stop and rest awhile and take in the changing weather and landscape.  Kinder Downfall in the sun (Shooting lodge as white dot below Downfall) We then went down to Little Hayfield, admiring the varieties of sheep to be seen, and back to the car. Footbridge at Little Hayfield Mill This was a short walk but a valuable ...