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11 members of the group + 1 dog completed the circular walk from Hathersage returning to base on another beautiful day in summer the heat from which was quite bearable and nothing like that which we are promised in the current week. A fairly leisurely stroll along the river was followed by the climb up Padley Gorge where the coffee break was taken. We then continued our journey up Carl Wark and Higger Tor taking in the magnificent scenery all around. After a scramble up the latter, Stanage was our next target and an appropriate stop for the lunch break.

There were 18 of us who set off in warm sunshine from Fairholmes car park. We welcomed our youngest walker, Maggie's 8 year old Grandson Eli. We started off upwards through Lockerbrook Coppice and past Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre. We were soon crossing Rowlee Pasture and on to a well earned break overlooking Alport Castles. It was then carefully downhill to Alport Farm and down the farm track to reach the A57 at Alport Bridge. The road safely crossed we soon stopped for our lunch break.

17 walkers and one dog set off from Longshaw car park. It immediately started to rain. Rain did not last very long and we continued towards White edge at pace. Cloud overhead did not reduce the wonderful views too much, with Deer spotted on the moor, wonderful. Onward along White edge we reached the trig point for refreshments and a natter. Weather was continuing to improve, along with the views and it did not take long to reach Curbar car park. After a brief stop to take off waterproof jackets etc.

On a glorious hot day in late May eleven of us set out from Monsal Head not knowing perhaps how we would cope with one of the hottest days of the year [26/27 degrees]. Welcome to Kayleigh [ great to be named after the marvellous song by Marillion] who joined us for the first time. We were not inconvenienced by too many bikes along the Monsal Trail before heading up the relatively steep climb from Cressbrook Mill. Our coffee break was taken above Cressbrook Dale before we walked along the valley with the impressive Peter's Stone in view.

Fourteen arrived at Cromford for the Sunday walk.  We walked out of Cromford and along a ridge, dropping down to Artist Corner car park. Then a short climb up to the war memorial where we had coffee break with views of Riber Castle, Onwards to Tansley and up to Dethick Church for lunch stop. After lunch we definitely needed waterproofs, passing through Lea and Holloway down onto the Cromford trail. We were lucky enough to have a short talk about the Smedley family from a volunteer at restored cottage on the canal. Recovery juice was taken at the Jug and Glass at Lea.

Fourteen club members started our walk from Artist Corner car park, Matlock. We followed the river Derwent through Matlock town, until we reached  the village of Oaker. After a short climb out of the village we took our coffee break. We then continued our gradual ascent to Upper Town, continuing down into Bonsall, where we had lunch. After lunch we carried on, taking in views of Riber Castle and Crich Stand. Then an easy downhill finish (except for short steep section at the very end).

The weather prospects for the walk from Baslow were gloomy to say the least. As it turned out, however, it remained dry throughout the walk and it was much appreciated that so many made the effort (19 of us in total) to enjoy the benefits of beautiful Chatsworth and the surrounding area. Setting out from Baslow car park we headed past the house itself passing the garden centre before reaching the hamlet of Calton Lees. The first part of the walk was over quite flat terrain but of course this was followed by the climb from Rowsley and a lesser incline through Manners Wood.

We had perfect weather for a walk that was just under 10 miles.  Fourteen walkers and a dog headed off down Lathkill dale, one of the most stunning valleys in Derbyshire.  The dale part of the walk was all downhill, its starts off in a grassy vale that turns into a rock deep limestone valley.  There isn't any water at the start if the walk but as you head down it emerges from numerous small caves to create a crystal clear stream.  First break was taken at a truly magical waterfall, one of Derbyshire's hidden gems.  It was so stunning I don't think anyone wanted to move on from the sunny ban

There were 18 members and 1 dog who met at Mytham Bridge at Bamford. It was a mostly sunny, windy day with only a couple of brief showers. We walked through the village of Shatton joining the Steel Cotton Rail Trail to Brough. We continued over fields following the river where we had a short break sitting on fallen trees. Skirting Castleton we continued passing Loose Hill Hall Youth Hostel. Lunch was taken near Aston. We then continued to Thornhill and the Thornhill Trail back to Bamford.

n an overcast morning, 18 hardy souls set off for a pleasant circular walk around Cannon Hall. Starting from Cawthorne Village, we made our way south over fields, passing Banks Hall, before descending through woodland towards Silkstone. After more field walking we descended through more woods, and a little mud, for our 11's. After break, the walk continued undulating northwards towards Deffer Woods where lunch was taken. After lunch, we traversed eastward to High Hoyland. The walk was now heading southward, downhill to Margery Woods and our final ascent back to Cawthorne.