BaaLocks Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 33 minutes ago, RamNut said: Lambchop and Sage sounds like a comedy double act Or something James Martin would rustle up on a Saturday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Anyone ever walked Fauld Crater and Tutbury? Thinking about that one tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 On 05/01/2019 at 18:54, TomBustler1884 said: Anyone ever walked Fauld Crater and Tutbury? Thinking about that one tomorrow. Yes, nice walk and the rooster at Hanbury is worth a look! https://www.hanburyvillagestaffs.co.uk/the-rooster-inn-hanbury Walks leaflets available from the pub including a circular walk round Fauld crater. Just realised this is a day or two late. What a rooster.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 05/01/2019 at 18:54, TomBustler1884 said: Anyone ever walked Fauld Crater and Tutbury? Thinking about that one tomorrow. Done that a few times, there was a British Gas test research place based at the opening of the underground tunnels that exploded, they used to have houses etc that they let gas escape into and ignite it while filming the reaction in slow motion. I worked on the maintenance team there, but were never allowed on site when all the fun happened ? we used to nip around to the Cockinn for a crafty pint on a Friday and a game of pool. Proper locals boozer at the time, late 90’s. I bet it’s all food and lardy dar gunner Graham’s now. Nice walk over the fields to the plaque and monument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thanks chaps, didn't get round to it on Sunday, but its on the list now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffLuff Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Christ it took me a long time to find this thread. Been doing lots of early morning walks as lockdown has steadily eased. Key was avoiding hotspots and crowds and think we’ve done well overall. The best was this last weekend walking along Longstone Edge with an amazing Oeak District 360 view when you reach the top. Never been before even though I’m quite local. Thinking of trying to head out to other quiet spots in the next few weeks. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 We were given an old (2008) edition of the AA "50 walks in The Peak District" book a couple of years ago. Assuming the latest version is as good, I would highly recommend. We enjoy our walks... more and more so over the past 2 or 3 years... but were clueless when it came to finding somewhere new to venture, and not overly popular. We've already got 5 or 6 "New favourites", which suit us down to the ground (and often repeat). We usually go for the 5 to 8 mile range, and always circular. Free/easy parking. Most have at least one pub/cafe/Tea Room either on the route, or a very short diversion, and yet the bulk of them are still mainly "off the beaten track". (We avoid the more popular trails known to every man and his retractably-leashed dog!) Our book was a freebie, but I wouldn't have complained if it had cost us the £9.99 the latest version is showing as, on Amazon (Paperback edition). Top Tip: Why carry a full book around with you, and risk getting pages wet in the rain, when you can simply take a pic on your mobile, of the relevant pages for your chosen walk. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 https://m.johnmerrillwalkguides.co.uk/DERBYSHIRE-WALKS.html Some great walks in this chaps collections that are off the beaten track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 One good idea is to get hold of an Ordnance Survey map of your area. You’ll be amazed how many public footpaths criss cross the countryside and it’s interesting to plan your own route. You’ll probably end up at an impassable, overgrown stile while being chased by a herd of psychopathic cows mind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 47 minutes ago, uttoxram75 said: One good idea is to get hold of an Ordnance Survey map of your area. You’ll be amazed how many public footpaths criss cross the countryside and it’s interesting to plan your own route. You’ll probably end up at an impassable, overgrown stile while being chased by a herd of psychopathic cows mind.... On one of our walks, it shows a public footpath cutting through a farm, midway between Belper Lake/Wyver Lane and The Bulls Head at Belper Lane End. Once you reach the farmhouse, the next stage has always been shin deep in poo, and a lone Bull wandering freely around whilst keeping one eye firmly affixed on your next move. So far, this has always been the point where we ignore what the book says, turn left up the farm road out towards Belper Lane, and take the long way round to the pub! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffLuff Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 01/06/2020 at 18:25, uttoxram75 said: One good idea is to get hold of an Ordnance Survey map of your area. You’ll be amazed how many public footpaths criss cross the countryside and it’s interesting to plan your own route. You’ll probably end up at an impassable, overgrown stile while being chased by a herd of psychopathic cows mind.... I think this was going to be our plan, so we could do our own little 3 mile circulars by connecting footpaths rather than committing to anything bigger. Have similar stories to @Mucker1884 about walking on quieter footpaths where farmers decide to put cows with new borns. One last summer near Longnor where a mum very quickly shooed is out of a field. The joys! https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0749581212/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile Next one on the shopping list Mucker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TramRam Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 03/01/2019 at 23:42, sage said: Rooster and Pullet not rooster and pullet. Best walks are the 4 dales. Dovedale, Edale, Lathkil Dale and Monsal Dale. Think you'll find there are 5 Dales... Dovedale, Edale, Lathkil Dale Monsal Dale and Jim Dale...Carry On. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, TramRam said: Think you'll find there are 5 Dales... Dovedale, Edale, Lathkil Dale Monsal Dale and Jim Dale...Carry On. You forgot Mile Dale. ...Grandad would have a pint of Mile Dale every night, but Grandma was more stout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 35 minutes ago, TramRam said: Think you'll find there are 5 Dales... Dovedale, Edale, Lathkil Dale Monsal Dale and Jim Dale...Carry On. Don't be such a... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 01/06/2020 at 18:25, uttoxram75 said: One good idea is to get hold of an Ordnance Survey map of your area. You’ll be amazed how many public footpaths criss cross the countryside and it’s interesting to plan your own route. You’ll probably end up at an impassable, overgrown stile while being chased by a herd of psychopathic cows mind.... Get a laminated one. It will last a lifetime and makes a decent emergency picnic rug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 50 minutes ago, sage said: Get a laminated one. It will last a lifetime and makes a decent emergency picnic rug. Not sure I’ve ever had an emergency picnic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, uttoxram75 said: Not sure I’ve ever had an emergency picnic... That's because you have clearly never been faced with a decent emergency! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 hours ago, uttoxram75 said: Not sure I’ve ever had an emergency picnic... That is because you have a greater access to biscuits than most of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Shipley park is very underrated, I think it's really stunning for saying where it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 31 minutes ago, Paul71 said: Shipley park is very underrated, I think it's really stunning for saying where it is They used to have an orienteering sheet you could collect from the office, which adds a purpose to the walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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