David and Jacinta's Walks- 2025

Edale, Mam Tor and Rushup Edge It was one of those incredibly bright, late autumn days and we decided on a slightly longer, but not too taxing walk to make the most of it. After a stop at a beautifully Christmas decorated Penny Pot, we strode up to Hollins Cross and then on to Mam Tor. The classic "Walk up to Hollins Cross" picture Unlike our last visit, there were not many other walkers and the peace was welcome. As ever, once down the other side of Mam Tor and across the road, the crowds virtually disappeared as we walked steadily up to Lord's Seat, I was reminded of how we came to this same area to walk when David was recovering from his back operation. The path up from Mam Nick; blue skies and solitude The views across to Kinder were fantastic and the whole area seemed to be glowing in the sunlight. The route back to Edale via Chapel Gate is undemanding, if a little stony at times and we reached Edale Station in good time. The Great Ridge from Chapel Gate The moon was...

 Mam Tor and The Great Ridge- Jacinta Solo A rare solo outing to Edale for Jacinta on a cold and very clear day. I decided, after a coffee at our usual haunt, to go up to Mam Tor. I quite enjoy the walk up there as there are always people to meet on the way with whom to have a little, undemanding chat. I met a couple who were training for the Y3P challenge and another couple who were visiting from Norfolk and clearly enjoying themselves. At the top of Mam Tor I decided to walk down the same way and go on towards the Great Ridge which was fine, although the morning sun had disappeared, giving way to an icy chill. On the way down- Back Tor and Lose Hill in the distance I turned back and retraced my steps down into the village. Grindslow Knoll in the distance on the way down In all, a walk of about 3 hours and it was lovely to see some signs of spring in the hedgerows- but no lambs which was a disappointment. Spring buds! Sheep in the shelter of a telegraph pole- but no lambs :-( Rat...