There was a really good forecast, so we headed out to Edale. It was clear and cold, though not much (of the promised) sun. As ever, we stopped off at The Penny Pot Cafe. Last time that we were there Chris, the proprietor, told us that the bird of prey hanging above the woodburner had been made out of the old hot water cylinder that had been taken out during renovations.
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| Made from the old hot water cylinder! |
Despite the lack of sun, we had a great walk, starting with the ascent of Ringing Roger where the view is great and there's a good excuse to have a break for a rest and a snack.
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| Jacinta at the top of Ringing Roger. Win Hill to her left and Lose Hill, Back Tor and Hollins Cross to her right |
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| Left to Right: Ringing Roger, Lose Hill, Back Tor and Hollins Cross. Nether Tor in the foreground |
We walked round to the top of Jacob's Ladder, stopping for lunch at The Wool Packs where we saw the greatest little daschund with her fur-lined coat, hopping over the path.
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| Working our way through The Wool Packs |
Rather than descending Jacob's Ladder, we went up Brown Knoll and then a long walk down to Chapel Gate and then Barber Booth with a final walk across the (muddy) fields to Hardenclough Farm where there were handsome hens "ganging aboot" and along the farm road back to the Edale car park.
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| David at the summit of Brown Knoll |
