Moderate

Despite the promising weather forecast, we awoke to fog/heavy mist, which persisted for the first half of the walk. Clocks had 'sprung' forward an hour overnight but nevertheless, 22 of us set off from Cutthroat Bridge. We headed toward Derwent Edge and then veered off at Whinstone Lee Tor heading for Moscar Lodge. There were some fantastic views along this section, unfortunately the mist persisted and we couldn't see any of them!

On a glorious sunny morning the Club met at Kirkburton near Huddersfield. It is an area we do not visit much and perhaps we should go there more often. The 9 mile walk started with a steep short climb out of the village into the open countryside. The whole walk was dominated by the imposing Elmley Moor Tower (1047ft) which was always  in view. Our lunch stop started with one female walker deciding to have a comfort break but she strayed off the path and the trespass alarms went off causing great hilarity as she hurried back buttoning up her shorts.

Perhaps it was the belated email from the walk leaders upgrading the walk to Moderate Plus with a cumulative climb of nearly 1900ft that deterred some walkers today. 15 stalwarts turned up unfazed at the reclassification of this 10.5 mile walk. The walk started climbing up through Glenn Howe Park by the side of the Tinker Brook. We passed the Packhorse Bridge, a 1734 bridge from Ewden relocated in 1926. Our first break was on top of one of the ascents but due to the very misty weather the spectacular views were obscured.

18 of us on yesterday's walk. Many thanks to all of you for coming on the walk from Hathersage. The weather was superb and the views magnificent as ever. Welcome to Mal who joined us for the first time. The walk along the river was quite easy and then we tackled Padley Gorge stopping at the top of this for a welcome coffee break. We then made our way to Higger Tor passing Carl Wark on the way. Slightly boggy conditions on this part and I suppose I could have taken an easier path on the way but hopefully compensated for this by avoiding a direct climb up Higger Tor.

The weather forecast was dreadful so my thanks to the 7 stalwart hikers who joined me on Sunday.

As we made our damp ramble through the woods by Langsett Reservoir where the trees gave shelter. A following wind helped us up the first part of the climb on a good track to the gamekeeper's hut and elevenses.

Eighteen walkers arrived at the allotted meeting point.
Raining hard when we arrived at the car park but by the time we set off it had cleared. The rest of the day was sunny and windy. We walked passed Hodsock Priory to
Carlton in Lindrick where a break was taken in the Park. We continued through the village to the church then over fields and through a very muddy wood to our lunch stop.

19 people turned up  at Langsett Barn Car Park, on a bright, sunny morning, ready to set off on the 3 Reservoirs walk. Taking in great views on the way, we arrived at Underbank Reservoir. After climbing two hills, we arrived at Midhope Reservoir. Fortunately, the tall trees had been replaced by saplings, revealing splendid views of the water.
Thankyou to all who came on the walk, making the day so enjoyable and thanks to Ann who volunteered to be back the marker.
The Wortley Social Club was a welcome ending to a lovely day out.
Val Wills

17 brave souls tackled the climb up Win Hill on a lovely, but slightly chilly Spring day and so many thanks to all who came on the walk yesterday.

I don't know which was more difficult, negotiating that hill or finding somewhere to park at Heatherdene.

The views from the top of Win Hill were spectacular on a clear day as they were for the rest of the walk.

After all the recent rain conditions are at last improving and it was much better underfoot.

We saw many people walking, running or mountain biking on the the way to Hope Cross.

Great moorland walk with fantastic views (weather permitting), boggy in places with some uneven paths, so walking poles are advisable.