Enjoying the Peak District One Hill At A Time
David and I were given a warm welcome on our arrival at Café Adventure by the owners Billy & Rachel. The couple have owned the Café Adventure for two years this coming June (2017). They both come from a catering background, Rachel worked in the […]
I couldn’t help but notice the greening up of the Derwent Valley yesterday when we took our 16.5km stroll around Derwent and Howden reservoirs. The walk began in bright sunshine at Derwent Dam. Soon the weather turned chilly with weather changing every few minutes from sunshine to snow […]
I was delighted to discover that here in the Peak District there is a brand new cosmetic company, Taylormay Botanicals. Taylormay Botanicals make their products from wholesome ingredients including Soil Association approved essential oils. So as you can imagine I was eager to contact Taylormay Botanicals and […]
This recipe for Mushroom Risotto will provide two generous helpings and makes a delicious dinner with tuna steak or your favourite fish. It takes roughly 1/4hr to prepare and 1/2hr to cook and is perfect for eating after a long walk. Risotto has an unfounded […]
We discovered Taylormay Botanicals online and were intrigued by this new supplier of cosmetic products based in the Peak District from the very outset. Right now it’s winter outside and any product that helps to protect and nourish skin from the rigours of the cold […]
Walking in the upper Derwent Valley around the Derwent and Howden Reservoirs is one of our “stock walks”. if the weather’s a bit iffy and not overly great for photography, or if we just want to get a few miles in on paths that are […]
As it’s been particularly dull today I wanted to cheer things up and found these images of Ladybower Reservoir from a walk only a couple of days ago. Enjoy. [photo_gallery_wp id=”2″]
We walked up to the summit of Mam Tor today. Some of the images from that short walk are below. Beautiful as they are don;t be fooled into thinking you can trot up there at a moment’s notice. Today for example the wind was up […]
The Great Ridge runs from Mam Tor to Lose Hill and separates Castleton from Edale. It’s only about 3 kilometres long but its changes in height and exposed position make it a good medium difficulty walk, especially in challenging weather, and on the Great Ridge […]
Despite the overcast and drizzly weather we got out for a walk today at Chatsworth House. Only a quick 5km and a flask of coffee in the little temple folly next to the Trout Stream but got some fresh air into our lungs and out […]
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