I think we could re-name this walk 'A walk into the unknown', cos no-one amongst the regulars has ever been to this area before, or even knows where it is! But after looking at the walk description, and looking the area up on the Discover Derbyshire website, I've got to say that we maybe in for an absolutely stunning walk by the looks of it.
The walk is 7.5 miles long, and is graded by the AA as 'easy', with only a 550 foot ascent (compared with Alport Castles 2000feet) and follows well-defined paths through the beautiful Wolfscote Dale and Biggin Dale. There is a pub, the Waterloo Inn at Biggin 1/2 way round for a refreshment break. For more details of the walk go to www.theaa.com/travel/details/walk/420254.
The walk will start at 10.45 at the Tissington Trail car park by Stonepit Plantation, which is situated just beyond Alsop en le Dale on the A515 Buxton to Ashbourne road. I think the easiest way to get there from Sheffield is to firstly get to Bakewell, and when there take the A5055 which goes through Monyash until it reaches the A515. At this point we'll need to turn left towards Ashbourne, and the meeting point is then about 6 miles along this road.
As usual, can people who have spare places in their cars please say so, so we can do a bit of car-sharing.

Myself and Rivelin6 will be up for this and would appreciate a lift from the University / Brook Hill Roundabout side of town if available

I think we could re-name this walk 'A walk into the unknown', cos no-one amongst the regulars has ever been to this area before, or even knows where it is!
Err. You do realise that part of the walk is less than 1Km from Milldale - the pretty village at the top of Dove Dale! The walk goes alongside the River Dove for part of the way.

This walk i would love to have done this walk but work beckons me so it will be the week after for me (and I may have dad in toe for that one, but not sure yet). xx

I might be up for it. I will require a lift.

I will be along for this one. Taxman & Rivelin6 i have pmd you regarding a lift.

I will be along for this one. Taxman & Rivelin6 i have pmd you regarding a lift.

Thanks for that poppy, we'll take up your offer, have PM'd you back :thumbsup:

I`d like to join you for this one. I`d need a lift too. x

I`d like to join you for this one. I`d need a lift too. x

Got a place in with us we've sort of got your name down on, unless someone else passes you on their way to us!

Err. You do realise that part of the walk is less than 1Km from Milldale - the pretty village at the top of Dove Dale! The walk goes alongside the River Dove for part of the way.

Yes, it's in the walk description that the River Dove goes through Wolfscote Dale. Is there a particular reason you're pointing this out?

Yes, it's in the walk description that the River Dove goes through Wolfscote Dale. Is there a particular reason you're pointing this out?
You described it as "'A walk into the unknown', cos no-one amongst the regulars has ever been to this area before". I was just pointing out that group's been very close to it, i.e. Dovedale, a couple of times.

You described it as "'A walk into the unknown', cos no-one amongst the regulars has ever been to this area before". I was just pointing out that group's been very close to it, i.e. Dovedale, a couple of times.

Got you now, sorry I wasn't sure what you meant :confused: When we walked Dovedale we met near the Isaak Walton Hotel which seems like it's a long way from Wolfscote Dale, but probably not!

Hopefully will be able to do this one. :o
Just waiting for hubby to see if we're doing anything.
Will let you know in due course!
:thumbsup:

I'll be along on this one.

Yes will be doing this!! Bringing hubby with me.

Can offer a lift from S12 area or near by.

Myself and Rivelin6 will be up for this and would appreciate a lift from the University / Brook Hill Roundabout side of town if available

We still need a lift now as unfortunately poppypopstar has had to pull out. Any offers gratefully received

I will not be able to make this week :mad:.

Found out this morning the MOT had ran out on the car.
I booked it in at 3.00pm but it has failed :gag: .

Sorry Taxman ,Rivlin6 & Agent Orange,as i had offered you all a lift.
( pmd you both )

Hope you get sorted out with transport.

See you all soon in the future.. :thumbsup:

Pops

Lift now sorted thanks to Devonwench. Cheers:thumbsup:

I will be along for this one too.

Just in case any of the regulars are wondering who's leading the walk this week, well, in view of Neoterics continuing absence due to illness, I will be.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Neo incidentally. Don't try and rush back until you're properly fit and well will you fella :)

Hi Scoobz

Yup me and yon southern fella will be along for this one. My little car can just about fit another person in. Give us a shout if you want a lift. I'm based in the Norfolk Park area.

Keep on moving on

Snow Don

Due to my lift falling through, I was wondering if anyone could offer me a lift from the city centre?

can make sundays walk but will struggle 2 find the meeting place so if anyone wants a lift or if i could follow someone i will b comming from chapeltown let me know

can make sundays walk but will struggle 2 find the meeting place so if anyone wants a lift or if i could follow someone i will b comming from chapeltown let me know

My car's full, but if you want to meet us in Lidl car park at Wadsley Bridge at9.15 we can go in a convoy! Any chance you can pick Agent Orange up as we go through town?

Will be along for this walk

Sorry forgot to say should have 2 spare seats in the car

Sorry forgot to say should have 2 spare seats in the car

Do you want to meet up with anne-d, gudigola family, ourselves and Agent Orange and try and car-share?

I'm coming on this one but not 100% certain I will find the starting point! If anyone wants to navigate I will have room in my car for a couple of people.

I'm coming on this one but not 100% certain I will find the starting point! If anyone wants to navigate I will have room in my car for a couple of people.

Follow us if you want. We've 2 cars that'll be coming down Halifax Road and on to Penistone Road at about 9.20. You might even be able to leave your car and car-share if you want. I'll pm you a suggestion of somewhere we can meet up.

Hi
I would like to come on this one if there is a chance to lift share from Sheffield.

Alligin if you would like me to drive I will pick you up then meet others in Lidl car park. Let me know what you are doing so I can make arrangements with others. Thanks.

Anne d
leave your car at our house or I will pick you up at 9-00hrs leaving time to drive down to meet the others. As I once said to scoobz I'm the worlds worst passenger so if possible I always drive.

Hi
I would like to come on this one if there is a chance to lift share from Sheffield.

Have you sorted yourself out with a lift? I know scoobz was organising a convoy so it might be worth giving him a nudge. I know his car is full, but there might be spaces in some of the other cars.

Hi AnneD
I could be in Lidl carpark...can I be fitted in?
If not Anne then anyone else?

Hi AnneD
I could be in Lidl carpark...can I be fitted in?
If not Anne then anyone else?

Scoobz says to meet us in Lidl car park at 9.10 and we will sort you a lift out :)

Thanks billysmum.
If I am not there by 9.10 don't wait for me cos I'm out celebrating tonight so may ignore the 8am alarm!
I will definitely be early if I am coming.
Jude
(PS ; CRYPTIC CLUE........Inkie knows why I'm out celebrating!)

Oh Yes Judybongo - well done you - you must have had a really good interview lol!!

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I thought at one point that we would have rain every step of the way today but it held off after the pub stop, just!

It was a bit of a shame the weather was so horrid this morning as it detracted from the lovely scenery. Nice herons though! Definitely a walk for the summer months I think, although I expect it would be crowded then.

Cheers to everyone who turned up and added to the fun and to Scoobz for doing a sterling job as leader.

Many thanks to Devonwench and hubby for the lift - a mad suicidal dash across the duel carriageway saw us get the tram :thumbsup:

I'm off for a bath now, photos will be posted tomorrow evening when I get back to my own computer.

Hope you all enjoyed your walk. Me and my friend are fairly new to walking. We were planning to do a Linacre Reservoir walk next week and noticed this walking group is doing the same! We may just join you if it doesn't start too early. Are children welcome on the walks?

Hope you all enjoyed your walk. Me and my friend are fairly new to walking. We were planning to do a Linacre Reservoir walk next week and noticed this walking group is doing the same! We may just join you if it doesn't start too early. Are children welcome on the walks?

Hiya

Everyone is welcome on the walks and we regularly have children with us. The more the merrier, hope you can make it next week and that the weather is better than it was today :)

Thanks Taxman. Yes, we endured several blizzards this morninng and then got home to glorious sunshine......! Any idea on the start time for next week?

Thanks Taxman. Yes, we endured several blizzards this morninng and then got home to glorious sunshine......! Any idea on the start time for next week?

Not sure at the moment but keep an eye out and Scoobz will probably post a thread about the walk either tonight or tomorrow

Yes weather did put us off the scenery a bit!
My camera batteries gave up after 2 pics but MrD got some including one of me looking really peed off!!! :hihi:
Hubby is now snoring on the sofa!!!

Glad you guys got the tram OK Taxman as wether was wintery again before we got back to the house!!

Thanks Taxman. Yes, we endured several blizzards this morninng and then got home to glorious sunshine......! Any idea on the start time for next week?

The walk will probably start @ 10.30-11.00, and as Taxman says you and your children are welcome to come and join us, we've had new people come along on every walk since Christmas. Not sure if I'll get chance to start a thread for the walk tonight, if I don't start it today I'll stick it on tomorrow.

What a shame we all get soaked, but it was still a beautiful place to walk. Really nice to meet Devon wench and her husband.

What a shame we all get soaked, but it was still a beautiful place to walk. Really nice to meet Devon wench and her husband.

Nice to meet you too, see you again soon!

The walk will probably start @ 10.30-11.00, and as Taxman says you and your children are welcome to come and join us, we've had new people come along on every walk since Christmas. Not sure if I'll get chance to start a thread for the walk tonight, if I don't start it today I'll stick it on tomorrow.


Thank you. Will it be suitable for a 7 year old (not mine, my friend's!)? And what about dogs?

Apols for all the questions!

What a mix of a day:confused:!!

Has everyone dried out and warmed up now?

Shame that the weather tried it's best to spoil the beginning of the walk:rant:, but nothing could detract from the wonderful scenery; especially down by the river in the valley.

It was lovely to see the herons looking so at peace in their habitat, I was keeping an eye out for Ratty, Badger and Mole but with no luck:lol:

The pub break was really welcome as I was chilled to the bone as I'm sure other's were, loved Scoobz and Billysmum auditioning the staff for the murder mystery night:thumbsup:, oh and whatever happened to service with a smile?

I must also say that it was great to meet Devonwench+partner, I hope to see you again soon on another walk.

Finally thanks to scoobz for doing a great job as leader and to Billysmum for being a brilliant back marker.

See you all next Sunday:love:

Hope you all enjoyed your walk. Me and my friend are fairly new to walking. We were planning to do a Linacre Reservoir walk next week and noticed this walking group is doing the same! We may just join you if it doesn't start too early. Are children welcome on the walks?

Hi:hihi:Shameless,

Your more than welcome to join us:thumbsup:, we make all newcomers feel most welcome.

Children are most welcome as well, infact we often have some on walks, dog's are welcome as well.

Hopefully see you on a walk soon.

Hi:hihi:Shameless,

Your more than welcome to join us:thumbsup:, we make all newcomers feel most welcome.

Children are most welcome as well, infact we often have some on walks, dog's are welcome as well.

Hopefully see you on a walk soon.

We'll be there next week!:thumbsup:

Thank you. Will it be suitable for a 7 year old (not mine, my friend's!)? And what about dogs?

Apols for all the questions!

Dogs are no problem, but there's only you who can decide whether the 7 yo can manage 5 miles (or more!). The Linacre walk is classified as an "easy" walk according to the AA just like todays walk. However, some of the walk today was far from easy although overall 2/3 of it was on good ground, which is probably why it was listed as easy. So whether Linacre really is easy, we'll have to see when we get there!
Another thing to bear in mind is that although we have regular stops, on good ground, like the walk round Dearne Wetlands last week, we can average over 3 mph, which might seem quite quick to some people and a stroll in the park to others. Leave it up to you!

I think we'll only bring the 7 year old if the weather is good. He managed 3 and a half miles today without complaint (other than getting cold), including some tricky bits and steep climbs/descents. No idea on walking speed, but I know we don't dawdle. If we do we'll just have to trail behind you!

Is the Linacre Walk the one out of the AA Peak Distric Walks Book then? Round the reservoirs, through Birley Brook, Wigley and up to Old Brampton? If so that is the same walk we had picked to do next week anyway and as you say is classed is easy.

Then again, we once did a Colne Valley walk out of the book that was classed as intermediate (probably a little ambitious at the time) and we felt like we climbing Mount Everest at some points!!!!

See you next week!

Had to succomb to tiredness before I got chance to put this weeks report in, so here we go now with a fully refreshed look back on yesterdays epic.
I thought it was a fantastic walk, and even though the weather caught me out and the wrong footwear were chosen at dawn, some severe mud problems didn't spoil the day for me, :rant: and neither did the arctic conditions. Having said that, what a welcome sight the Waterloo Inn at Biggin made for 16 soddened souls as it loomed up in the distance. Never has a pub been more needed, and once we got over, or should I say ignored the "take your boots off please" situation, we were made very welcome and bowls of soup and baskets of chips were eagerly devoured.
Wolfscote Dale was beautiful, and several people said we'll have to do it again in summer. Biggin Dale was a challenge due to the rocky footpaths and mud, and the Tissington Trail gave us some lovely views of the countryside, and got us thinking as to what it would have been like travelling on a train through it, high above the scenic valleys below.
A great day out then enjoyed by this hardy crew :- Village Owl, Taxman, Rivelin6, Die Hard, Gudigobla, Gudigobmum, Billysmum, Mrpedantic, Snow Don, Aufwindian, Devon Wench, Wenchman, Alligin, Agent Orange, Anne D, Scoobz.
A big welcome also to newbie Wenchman, hope you enjoyed it and cheers for the railway background information, and if you don't like the name, get y'self a different one!

Belatedly, here are the photos (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/saulmcintyre/WolfscoteDale#) from yesterdays wet walk. If you look closely towards the end you can see some blue stuff, I think it may have been sky :D

Lol you gotta love scoobz great walk thanks so much for the lift and leadership you did a sterling job in conditions where i had to look at my feet more than forward and as usual ended up on the floor:help:, soggy is an understatment.:huh:

Bloody freezing this week can we order warm and dry for next time please :thumbsup:

Just about defrosted now. Cant believe we had 4 seasons rolled into one during this walk. Oh well, even though I looked like a drowned rat, I still had fun and enjoyed the views.

great walk and company again thanks alligin for the lift great photos taxman see you all soon

I really wanted to do this walk so it would be good if we could do it in the summer. Some good photos taxman. Glad you all dried out I just gutted I had to work. xx

Had to succomb to tiredness before I got chance to put this weeks report in, so here we go now with a fully refreshed look back on yesterdays epic.
I thought it was a fantastic walk, and even though the weather caught me out and the wrong footwear were chosen at dawn, some severe mud problems didn't spoil the day for me, :rant: and neither did the arctic conditions. Having said that, what a welcome sight the Waterloo Inn at Biggin made for 16 soddened souls as it loomed up in the distance. Never has a pub been more needed, and once we got over, or should I say ignored the "take your boots off please" situation, we were made very welcome and bowls of soup and baskets of chips were eagerly devoured.
Wolfscote Dale was beautiful, and several people said we'll have to do it again in summer. Biggin Dale was a challenge due to the rocky footpaths and mud, and the Tissington Trail gave us some lovely views of the countryside, and got us thinking as to what it would have been like travelling on a train through it, high above the scenic valleys below.
A great day out then enjoyed by this hardy crew :- Taxman, Rivelin6, Die Hard, Gudigobla, Gudigobmum, Billysmum, Mrpedantic, Snow Don, Aufwindian, Devon Wench, Wenchman, Alligin, Agent Orange, Anne D, Scoobz.
A big welcome also to newbie Wenchman, hope you enjoyed it and cheers for the railway background information, and if you don't like the name, get y'self a different one!

Hi Scoobz,

It looks like I didn't attend this walk after all.

See you Wednesday.

Hi Scoobz,

It looks like I didn't attend this walk after all.

See you Wednesday.

Ever thought about changing your name to The Invisible Man?

Apologies for the oversight, you know me and counting.............them there sheep won't stand still long enough! Now corrected :thumbsup:

Thanks all for another great walk.

Looking at Taxman's photos that look like a great walk!

The best photos in my opinion were the ones from the Tissington Trail when the sun was shining. I especially like the the one with the lamb with the number 58 on it's back. Wonder if it's earmarked for the mutton curry they do at my local Indian, cos I'm sure that's the number I order when I go there :o

Ever thought about changing your name to The Invisible Man? Apologies for the oversight, you know me and counting.............them there sheep won't stand still long enough! Now corrected :thumbsup: Dont worry about it Scoobz, being invisible can have its uses sometimes;then again perhaps i don't do enough sometimes to make myself more memorable. C u soon.

Dont worry about it Scoobz, being invisible can have its uses sometimes;then again perhaps i don't do enough sometimes to make myself more memorable. C u soon.

Now now Village Owl, you are a very active & much loved member of the group - you can't do much more to be memorable than you do already! I'll certainly never forget your initiation ceremony!!:hihi::hihi:
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