LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOOD

Midland Hillwalkers  No. 61                Total 757 miles
'A'  Walk led by Brian Smith

Time Taken:  6.00 hrs   Distance:   Enjoyment:    Weather:  Hazy Sunshine
   9:45 am - 3:45 pm      13.5 miles          85%             Cool and Windy

Temp:     Cloud:     Rain:    Visibility:    Ground Conditions:     Wild Life:
  13oC        75%        0%    Hazy Sunshine      Excellent          Birds, Sheep

Total AA:    Total MH:   Total LD:    Total AW:     Other:    Total Distance:
  759 mls       757 mls     1697 mls      121 mls        898 mls       4232 miles

Companions: (Derek) Ken, Lynn and the contents of Trevor's coach.

Points of Interest:
Gallows Moss  Fiddlers Green  Barnsley Boundary Walk  Dog & Partridge
Little Don River     Hingcliff Hill      Mickleden Edge      Midhope Moors
Cut Gate       Featherbed Moss      Middle Moss      Penistone Stile
Howden Moors   Howden Dean   Derwent Reservoir   Ladybower Reservoir

Margery Hill 1792 feet (546 mts)

General:
Second day's walking 'Peak District North/South Traverse'.  11.5 to 25 miles.
Started from Gallows Moss and crossed A628 to path past Lady Cross, but
no Cross found. Crossed A628 again to OS column at Fiddlers Green. Passed
Dog & Partridge Pub (unfortunately shut at 10:30am) and turned down lane
towards moored. Forded Little Don River near bridge at end of Langsett Resr
and continued up Hingcliff Hill to Mickleden Edge. Surprising how many
cyclists stopped and waited for our group to pass. Steady climb to OS
column at Margery Hill and lunch. Whole 'A' group sheltered behind a huge
bolder to shelter from cold wind. Continued along edge to Penistone Stile by
Featherbed Moss and Howden Moors. Diversion necessary when descending
into Howden Dean. Way less steep and more picturesque if path followed
around head of Dean. Continued above Abbey Brook to Derwent Resr track
where we mingled with the cyclists. Resr surprisingly empty. Trees slowly
turning to golden browns on slopes of reservoir. Good view of dam at head
of Derwent Resr. With the water level very low the dam looked very tall and
thin, but beautifully built of stone blocks. Crossed meadow and bridge in
front of dam to Fairholmes Picnic Area and coach by Ladybower Reservoir.
Start 414100,400545 finish 417200,389335 via 418885,395705.
Thanks once again to Bill and his leaders for another wonderful day on the hills.
www.streepmap.co.uk Start 414095/400540, finish 417200/389240,
via 418860/395680
Hazards:
Great care required in wet conditions to avoid the boggy areas. Keep to well
defined paths marked on maps. Do not pollute the reservoirs, take all waste
products home. Cross legs if necessary. Although difficult to walk and not
recommended for driving. Left my carrier bag of dirty washing in the coach
boot. Wife pleased. Thanks to Bill for rescuing my bag and his kind lady for
allowing me to collect it early Monday morning.