Perfect walking weather and beautiful scenery made todays walk extremely enjoyable. Our walk leader Norman took us on an 8.5 mile circular walk around the lovely dales surrounding Tideswell, known as the Cathedral in the Peak due to its historic parish church. The area is also famed for its Well Dressings, a tradition dating
Here are a couple of photo's from todays walk.The Walk was lead by Dave Ty.We had a bit of light rain off and on until we got to the pub,but then it faired up with the Rhododendrons out
A smaller group than usual boarded the coach for our walk today - a 9 mile circular walk , lead by Trevor around Rutland Water, one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe. Three new lady walkers, Diane, Alison and Carole were welcomed to the group. There were 33 walkers today, with the 2
Sunday 7th April 2019 - Helmsley Circular Today's walk leader was your very own blogger Dave W, who lead a 7.5 mile circular walk around the beautiful market town of Helmsley. The weather was expected to be unsettled however a bright start greeted walkers arriving at Waterdale to catch the coach. As it was
Sunday 3rd March 2019 - Over Haddon to Bakewell With the threat of Storm Greta forecast to hit later in the day, 46 hardy club members decided to risk the anticipated torrential rain and strong winds. The walk, lead by Dave T was a linear walk of 8.75 miles. Announcements this month included a
With today being a 'walkers only' walk, Thirty seven walkers joined Verna for a circular walk around her childhood stomping ground starting at Newmillerdam near Wakefield. Once aboard the coach, Jean our organiser had some announcements. New walkers Peter and Carol were welcomed Walk proposals were needed today so the programme for 2019 could be priced up
A beautiful day with bright skies and a gentle breeze set the scene for today's 5.5 mile circular walk around Scarth Wood Moor, led by Andy our coach driver. Although not as long a walk as usual, the overall ascent of the walk - around 800 feet - combined with the heat made the walk feel
Continuing good weather greeted the Weekend Wanderers boarding the coach in Waterdale. Today's linear walk of around 9 miles was lead by Brian. Jean introduced new walkers, Irene and David (another David!!!) and they were welcomed to the group. Walkers were also reminded to drink plenty - water of course!! as today was expected
Tee-shirts shorts, suncream and sun hats were the order of the day for todays circular walk around Castleton. The walk, led by Norman was a lovey 7.5 mile figure of 8 walk, taking in the stunning scenery of the great ridge running between Mam Tor and Losehill. Thirty six boarded the coach at Waterdale,
As your bloggers were away sunning themselves in Majorca, the notes and photos from the walk today were gratefully received from Jean T and Dave Ty. Jean handed out walk proposal forms for next year to potential leaders and it is due to the commitment of members that a varied programme of walks is produced
An extremely warm and sunny day was forecast for today's walk. A linear walk of around 8 miles around some of the most beautiful dales in the Peak District National Park led by Dave T. There was a really good turnout today with 47 members boarding the coach at Waterdale. Jean had some announcements,
