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(2024-05-10)Millstone Rocks are the rocks on the north of Longdendale above Crowden. Great views here especially along the Londgendale Valley and over to Bleaklow from the north.

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(2024-05-02) Birchen Edge. A lovely sunny day after the mist burnt off. Walk up beichen Edge from Robin Hood pus. Then onto Gardom's. Very quiet.

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(2024-04-29) Shatton Moor - weather was forecast for high winds so keep it low. A walk around the tracks on the north of Shatton Moor. The surrounding fields were full of lambs - spring is definitely here. The paths are still very muddy but this was OK as much was on semi-made up tracks. It didn't rain despite the forecast.

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(2024-04-24) This is the leaning block on Higgar Tor. It may be late April but it was freezing cold especially on the tops. Walked from Mother Cap to Over Owler Tor and onto Higgar Tor. Nice and sunny though!

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(2024-03-31) Last day of March 2024 - Easter Sunday. This is Abbey Clough. A walk up from FAirholms to Lost Lad and Back Tor in the mist. Then north onto the top of Abbey Brook, also in the mist. Needed some navigation skills here. But sun came out as descending Abbay Brook. Maybe Easter Day but very few people out until the mass of people back at Fairholms.

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(2024-03-29 Good Friday on Stanage) Started early as I thought that the crowds would be out. Walked up Stanage, south to north, then back. Started out very misty, cold and windy. Then the sun came out, then it rained. Whilst the sun was out there were some great views over to Kinder and Bleaklow. nd yes I was right - it became very busy.

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(2024-03-26 Brown Knoll) Not an inspiring picture, but Brown Knoll is the high point on a flat moorland just south of Kinder. Walked from Edale, up to Mam Nic and then over to Lords Seat above Rushup Edge. From here walked to Brown Knoll mainly on the limestone slabs. Then back down Jacobs Ladder. Blue sky, which was great change.

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(2024-03-18) Derwent Edge. Walk from Fairholms down the reservoir and then climb up the path to Wheel Stones. From here a walk up Derwent Edge past all the notable roacks, White Tor, Salt Cellar, Dovestone Tor, Cakes of Bread, Back Tor. They are doing some environmental work up on the moors by Back Tor at present. Then down via Lost Lad, and descend to Derwent Reservoir, and a walk back to Fairholms.

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(2024-02-28) Another damp cold and windy day. A walk around the Burbage Valley from Upper Burbage Bridge. Ths image is of Higgar Tor on the way back; rain was starting.

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(2024-02-19)Another short walk along Stanage. With the weather still changeable, and windy today, decided on another short walk along Stanage. From Dennis Knoll, then along the long causeway to the top. From here took in Stanage Pole. Then back to the edge, and this time north to reach High Neb, the high point of Stanage. Turned around here and walked back along the edge to the Long Causeway and then nack to Dennis Knoll.

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(2024-02-12) A short walk on Stanage [Look for the YouTube video] It promised a sunny day but reality was cold and windy. From Hollins Bank car park up to the top and along to .457. Turning around was this great view of Stanage Edge. Then a quick return to get out of the biting wind.

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(2024-02-07) Before the storm? We are promised snowfall tomorrow. Today was bright, and this was a walk over to the reservoir behind Redmires along the conduit. A nice stretch of the legs.

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(2024-01-30 Higgar Tor) A walk around the Burbage Valley from Upper Burbage bridge. First Higgar Tor then Carl Walk, down to river level and up the Green Drive. Sunny day for a change. Cold though.

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(2024-01-27) Top of Stanage. A short walk, on a windy day from Redmires to Stanage Pole then the edge. South to the trig point .457 and then back to the car. Great views but a cold windy day.

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(2024-01-15 Howden Reservoir) A freezing cold day, but sunny. Also a moderate wind that went going uphill into the wond was not a good idea. Rather a walk around Derwernt and Howden reservoir. Further than I thought.

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(2024-01-09) Still looking for a sunset in the Burbage Vallley - so walked down the main path the next day. Yes there was a sunset today, not spectacular but made for a nice picture. Conditions still the same cold and windy and wet underfoot.

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(2024-01-08) Burbage Valley is a great place for a walk on a cold and windy winter's afternoon. Walked along the top of the edge on the muddy paths. Hoping for a sunset as these sun rays were visible but not luck. Walked back up the path as it was so cold on the top.