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February 17 Chris Walk to The Aircraft wrecks on Bleaklow Today we had another fine day of clear blue sky. Little on the cold side but a great day to be out walking. What a turnout we had of 19 walkers. Two new members and we a couple of walkers who joined us a few weeks ago. So nice to see some new faces. The walk started from Old Glossop and headed up Doctors Gate. We had slight problem with a mountain biker but that was soon sorted out. We soon reached the Pennine Way where we headed along it for a short time before Chris took a bearing to the wrecks. Soon we were at the aircraft wreck and we spent soon time there before heading to the twig point for lunch. Lunch was washed down with a Cold glass off Banrock Station Fine Chardonnay wine. As it was colin's birthday he carryed up a Tetra pak of wine. Very Eco-Friendly. It was also Harveys birthday but he forgot to make the cake. From here we headed back down from Bleaklow to the valley floor at the bottom of Doctors Gate. February 11 The Mad Woman of Kinder - Steve's walkFebruary today cast aside his bitter barbs and surrendered to a summery sun.
Enveloped in a strangely winter warmth did Steven and his fearless band of swaggering Swogs ascend to the alluring wastes of Kinder's wilderness. Sincerely yours, The Mad Woman-"stoned". (Report from John) February 04 Vince & Ben's walk 3rd February 2008There was an excellent turnout for Vince's walk. 15 of us, 16 if you include Ben, and for once women outmumbered men 9:6. When did this last happen ?!? We started at Ridgegate Reservoir, had coffee in the church yard at Chapel House where some of us (them) sheltered from the cold wind in the porch of the church. We had our picnic lunch in Wildboarclough, followed by a drink in the rather elaborate smoking room at the Crag Inn, before returning via the former Oakenclough YH. Despite the forecast it remained dry. It was certainly a day to blow away the cobwebs. Total distance about 9 miles, but I guess Ben must have done about 20 !!.Thanks to Vince for organising the walk and to all the hardy souls who came along. We hope that we may see all the new faces again soon. John |
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