Moderate

After welcoming 3 new first time Sunday walkers, on a slightly cooler morning than of late, 17 walkers started from Youlgreave car park dropping down to Bradford Dale and following the river to Allport. Crossing the road we carried on over fields to Conksbury Bridge where we entered Lathkill Dale following the River Lathkill up the Dale. A break was taken on the banks of the river. As we continued the rain started . One member decided to take the shorter walk up Cales Dale back to her car. We continued on out of the Dale passing One Ashgrange Farm.

Many thanks to the 18 walkers including two new to the group on a busy Fathers Day.  This was a historical walk where I did a small talk at each of the six houses, all of which were over 500 years old with some as old as a thousand years.  The walk also includes some lovely flower meadows and superb views. We set off from the Holmesfield Village Hall car park and headed down to Woodthorpe Hall and down to Moorwood.  The path then took us past Fanshawgate Hall and up the hill for a coffee break, with great views towards Owler Bar.

Having overcome the slight problem of finding somewhere to park in an increasingly busy Hathersage 17 of us set off on our journey. Having crossed the bridge over the river Derwent we headed for Mount Pleasant, Callow wood and Offerton Hall. The walk provides great views of the valley beneath our feet even on a relatively gloomy day when rain showers never seemed far away.

15 members set off from Marsden in pleasant sunshine with a moderate breeze - this would not last! We meandered through the village and started the ascent of Pule Hill. Just before we reached the Cross  (commemorating the Duke Of Wellington's Regiment) the first rain arrived. We continued up and as we gained height we became exposed to the full force of the wind, which would continue throughout the rest of the walk, accompanied by intermittent downpours. The majority of the walk was on open moorland. I'm not sure about this walking malarky!

Twenty-five ramblers and one enthusiastic dog set off from Timber Lane car park near Pilsley, joining the Five Pits Trail heading in the direction of Holmewood. After about a mile, we turned off the main path, weaving through woodland before emerging onto open farmland. The views opened up beautifully here, looking out across Stainsby towards the iconic outline of Hardwick Hall. Next up was Old Heath village, where we took a short break outside the church. The cottages and old stonework through the village were full of character and made for a lovely stop.

Eleven walkers left the fisherman’s car park heading for Wessington where we had our coffee break. Onwards and upwards we walked, negotiating a herd of frisky bullocks and a yapping dog. Passing through the hamlet of Wheatcroft, we climbed up to the radio mast, passing the ruins of Trinity Church. It was mostly downhill or flat on the last leg back to the car park. Recovery juice was taken at The George in Clay Cross. Thanks to Kay for back marking. 

Seventeen walkers left Ogston Reservoir North car park, heading for the trig point at Farnhill, where we had our morning coffee break. We then walked downhill to Ashover. Onwards and upwards to Ravens Nest Tor, where we had lunch, with far reaching views. The rest of the walk was mainly flat or downhill. We finished the walk about 14.30 and took recovery juice at The George in Clay Cross. Many thanks to Peter for back marking. 

The cold weather was in distinct contrast to that of the previous few days as 14 of us set out from Hope to tackle the various climbs associated with this walk. The first part from Hope to Castleton was easy enough but was then followed by the haul up Cave Dale, which mercifully was dry underfoot. With Mam Tor it is more a case of trying to avoid the crowds [and dogs] attracted to this famous beauty spot. Lunch was taken just beyond Mam Tor itself and the intrepid walkers then completed their journey via Hollins Cross, Back Tor and Lose Hill before returning to Hope.

15 walkers and Donna's dog enjoyed a walk from Eyam in the lovely late April sunshine. The climb up to  Highlcliffe was challenging as ever but we were rewarded with the site of two lambs who had just been born. We then walked down to Stoke Ford having taken our coffee break overlooking Bretton Clough. We were provided with a beautiful view of the valley below and the opportunity for a  group photoshoot. Our journey then took us past Oaks Farm onto Abney Moor and then a short climb up to the gliding club.

Thirteen walkers on todays walk, it was 9.6 miles  by OS maps) but 1400 feet of climbing too, although it was split over many climbs. We set off from Holymoorside after Julie handed out a few Easter eggs most not knowing what to wear because it was cold and a bit grey, the walk up to the coffee break at Old Brampton sorted that out, about an hour of mainly uphill shed a few jackets. A bit of singing broke out in the churchyard accompanied by a few fingers in ears.  I forgot to mention the clock on the church tower in Old Brampton, its got 63 minutes painted on it, nobody knows why.