David and Jacinta's Walks- 2025

Wildboarclough and Three Shires Head It was a sunny Sunday and we were delighted to meet with Ann and Julian for a pleasant walk near Wildboarclough. We made our way up beside Cumberland Brook and up to the bridleway between The Cat and Fiddle and Danebower Hollow and made a decision to do the walk to Three Shires Head. Jacinta and Ann by the upper reaches of Cumberland Brook Before setting off again, we stopped for lunch in the sun.  Shutlingsloe in the distance  The route to Three Shires Head is very familiar, but still enjoyable on a nice summer's day. When we got to the Head there were the expected crowds of people enjoying this scenic spot and the opportunity to cool down in one of the rock pools. The latter part of the walk took us around Cut-Thorn Hill, through a couple of fields until eventually Leech Wood was reached and from there the short amble down to the road, past Crag Hall and back to the car. It was lovely to have the time to do this favourite walk with excell...

Derbyshire Bridge, Axe Edge Moor and The Cat and Fiddle We wanted a walk that wasn't too far from home and that was a little different from the usual. Looking at the map, starting from Derbyshire Bridge and going south looked good, especially as the maps all showed distinct paths to follow. Having parked at Derbyshire Bridge, we headed up to Axe Edge Moor, with its tiny abandoned coal mines. We crossed the Dane Head road and walked on Orchard Farm. A slightly more direct path marked on the map wasn't clear on the ground, which was a shame as it would have bypassed a bull and his posse lurking by the cattle grid just outside Orchard Farm. From here, we picked up the Dane Valley Way- a very level (and, fortunately, very clear) track which was probably built to transport stone from all of the huge quarries. As we turned into the Reeve-edge Quarry complex, the familiar rectangular chimney below the A54 came into sight. As ever, familiar landmarks can look very different when appro...