Peak District Walks with Derek & Wendy

 We all met at a nice pub for lunch and then continued our journey to our cottage in New Mills, overlooking the beautiful valley. After unpacking, we set off for an evening stroll along the country lane to our local pub, The Fox, for a swift drink and then went to dinner at the Waltzing Weazel, Birch Vale. Back at the cottage we had hot drinks, watched a little TV and had a relaxing evening.

The following morning we had breakfast in the conservatory with marvellous views all around and got ready for our first venture of the day. We stayed local and went to the Heritage Centre in New Mills and took in some of the history of the area. From the centre we walked out along the river Goyt and then back via the canal.  Along the way we spotted sheep with their lambs, horses and Lamas. Lunch was taken before driving through the beautiful peaks to start our cross country walk around the Comb area.

 

 

There were gorgeous views and we passed cows and more sheep and horses. At the end of the walk we had a drink and crisps at the Beehive pub before going home.  Dinner was a home cooked lasagne with garlic bread and ice cream to follow. It had been a good day and we finished with a DVD before hitting the hay!

 

The next day, after breakfast, we drove to Blue John Cavern and walked across the snowy fields in the wind. Afterwards we drove to Castleton and walked around the village where we bought some gifts and then lunched in the very pleasant tea rooms. It was then off to Chatsworth Estate for a walk along the river Derwent and into the gardens of Chatsworth. It was a really lovely walk and we all thoroughly enjoyed the gardens. We had tea and cakes there and then set off for home. It was a fish and chip supper at home, followed by a game of cards and a little TV before bed.

It was Derek’s birthday on the Thursday and he opened his cards and presents at breakfast. Then, we set off to Edale where we first visited the Moorland Centre. Our walk was in the lowland area of Edale and we crossed the railway as we did our circular walk. As always, we had to walk through a little snow that was still lying around. After our lunch we drove to Speedwell and took the underground waterway through the cavern that had been honed to mine lead. It was very interesting and fun too. Back at the cottage, we had a cuppa and some birthday cake before our evening walk before going to a local pub for dinner.

On our last day, after packing, we set off to Tissington and wandered around the beautiful village and bought some fudge in the traditional sweet shop before having lunch at a very nice tea room. It was then time to head home. We had been so lucky with the weather and the walking was perfect. The scenery is fantastic, it wowed us all!!