Moderate

23 walkers plus 1 dog set off from Longshaw car park walking in a clockwise direction. The weather was looking good, sunny spells, breezy but visibility good. After crossing the main road we approached the normally boggy area, which was unusually dry and then proceeded along White Edge.  The views were spectacular and paths easy. A drink stop was taken at the Trig point and then we rambled downwards to Curbar car park. We hiked upwards along Curbar Edge and then onto Froggatt Edge (group photo was taken at Curbar Edge).

15 of us set off from Three Merry Lads public house along a rocky edge. With a little help from gentlemen got ladies over some rocky terrain. Down to Rivlin valley with a very friendly sheep who we adopted. Then a big pull up to Stannington with a few grunts and groans. Along ridge down through woods to the A57. We crossed dam and here we had lunch on tables for 10 and 5 overlooking Rivlin reservoir with a crystal clear sky and sun. The best part was still to come with Wyming brook which felt more like Wyoming in the heat.

26 of us set off from Sandy Flat Lane in glorious sunshine. We crossed fields and Morthen Lane to arrive in Morthen village, where we were all  pleased to see two new born calves in the yard outside Lawns farm. Lunch was taken off a bridle way near Penny Hill wind farm, with the apres lunch walk taking us past the first of two road traffic accidents. Through the wind farm and following the road, footpaths and fields to arrive back at Morthen. More road work to arrive back on Morthen Road for the home straight back to Sandy Flat. Here the scene of the second accident of the day.

There were 15 people started from Bagger wood on a lovely sunny, frosty morning we went via Hood Green to Stainborough Castle. We had our meal break in the castle grounds and then wandered through the gardens and had a brief stop at the Conservatory to learn about the History of Wentworth Castle and its family. We returned via Stainborough Park and Duke of Argyll`s monument and Wood Nook. We then finished with refreshment at the Green Dragon, Thurgoland where the landlord kindly opened early for us. Thank you to all who did the walk.

Seventeen brave members set off from Finkle Street car park despite the horrendous weather forecast. there was only light rain, at Green Moor we had a stop at the viewing garden in drizzle but with good views. Next was a look at the Old Mill House and on to Hulthwaite hall where we attracted the attention of 3 large frisky horses, with the sight of such brave souls they seemed to leave us alone (almost). Then onto Thurgoland and down to Lower Toad Hall where the rain was getting heavier this lasted through Wellhouses and back to the cars.

24 people set off on this walk on a cold, icy but gloriously sunny day. From the start at Elmwood Farm we entered Rother Valley Country Park and followed paths through woodland and over the footbridge to come out at the northern lake. We were met with a lovely view of the frozen lake bathed in sunshine. After walking around this lake we made our way to the courtyard/visitor centre area where we enjoyed a drink and snack whilst viewing the main lake with a host of bird life including herons, swans, and geese.

On a fine, dry but very windy day 11 of us set out from the lovely village of Tideswell. The walk provides lovely views of the Derbyshire countryside. After leaving the village our path took us through fields containing many sheep and  new born lambs, one of which eluded its mother's clutches and was rescued by our intrepid walkers and returned to the fold. We then made our way via the hillside containing veins of lead. Having taken our coffee break here we proceeded  to the villages of Little Hucklow, Great Hucklow and Grindlow.

A big thank you to the 10 walkers who braved a potentially wet day to join me at the Outdoor Centre car park at Underbank Reservoir, 2 of whom were new walkers to our group. A big welcome to them. We climbed up through fields woodland to reach  before reaching the top of Ewden Heights (371 metres)where we had a coffee stop in the shelter of an old army target platform. There should have had fantastic views but we were in low cloud and could see nothing but our immediate vicinity! The plus side was that, even after all the rain of the previous day, the footpaths were reasonably dry.

We arrived at Scout Dyke Car park at 9am to find the car park full. Fortunately there was a lay by a short way down the road. Looks like we will have to start our walks at 8am in future!! Eighteen walkers then set off on the 9 mile walk on a lovely sunny Spring morning. Crossing over the Pennine Line Railway we headed over fields and woods to Gunthwaite Hall. There we stopped to admire the fine example of a medieval aisled barn which was built in 1580. Onwards via Lower Denby where shortly after we stopped in a field for a coffee break.

It was a lovely spring day for 14 members setting off from Mam Nick, Bradwell Moor and took the road down to Bradwell stopping for a break overlooking the village. We then strolled through Bradwell via Smalldale and joined the path at the back of the Cathedral leading to Pindale and ultimately Castleton with views across Hope Valley. We crossed the base of Winnats Pass and climbed to the Treak Cliff Cavern, there we had a leisurely lunch with time to view the museum before resuming our steep climb to the car park at the base of Mam Tor, the end of the walk.