Here's a walk that we did in June last year, and we're repeating again at the same time of year this year especially so that we can have a look again at the rare Jacob's Ladder flower which is found in only 15 places in the country, one of which is Lathkilldale. Not only that, it is also a beautiful part of the Peaks, and the walk is one of the most popular ones we've ever done I think.

As usual it is a circular walk, which starts about a mile from the centre of Youlgreave, and as well as going through most of Lathkill Dale, also goes through Monyash, where we can stop for refreshments, and also along part of the Limestone Way. The walk is 9 miles long, but can be shortened to 5.5 miles quite easily if neccesary.

Hopefully to jog a few people's memories from last year, and to encourage people to come this year, can I just say that during last years walk we managed a lovely long lunch stop in hot sunshine under the trees outside the Bulls Head on the village green at Monyash before doing a bit of paddling in the lovely stream which goes through Lathkilldale, and eventually ended up totally chilled outside the other Bulls Head at Youlgrave! Happy days.
The walk will start at 10.30 and the meeting point is the car park on Moor lane, and can be found by taking a right turn just past the Bulls Head in Youlgrave, and then by taking another right turn at a 'T' junction on to Moor Lane itself, and then following it until you reach the car park.

I daren't hardly suggest it in view of cancellations and the godawful weather we've had, but if anybody fancies it, we can plan to have a barbeque again after the walk in the car park cos it's an ideal spot for this. Just state in your posting if you're interested and we'll take it from there.

Once again, if anybody who can offer a lift, and people who need them please say so in their posts so we can work something out.

Now all we need is for it to stop raining!

Hi Scoobz I will not be on this walk due to working was looking foreward to the BBQ as well.

Hi Scoobz I will not be on this walk due to working was looking foreward to the BBQ as well.

Hoping we can try and plan to have a bbq at Carsington again either next month or August, so don't despair!

oooooooo yipeeeee you know i love a BBQ

Me and Rivelin6 will be up for the walk and BBQ. It will be my last walk for a while. We'd be grateful for a lift but not sure where we will be Saturday night yet.

Me and Rivelin6 will be up for the walk and BBQ. It will be my last walk for a while. We'd be grateful for a lift but not sure where we will be Saturday night yet.

Well taxman have a great time in iceland. Rivelin 6 do not desert the walking group just cos mr taxman is away.

Count me in, for the walk and bbq. Another lovely area with plenty of wonderful scenery.

Hi all
don't know if we are in Sheffield this coming weekend, but if we are I would love to come along on this walk. I recall the brilliant weather that we had last year and hope for the same next Sunday.

is the walk a hard one as id really like to join but fear im not fit enough plus im a very slow wlaker

I thoroughly recommend this walk, specially to anyone who hasnt done it before. Just reading Scoobz' post has brought back lovely memories of doing it last year. :D

Unfortunately I cant join you as I have got parents visiting. Have fun, I will look forward to seeing Taxmans photos as always! :thumbsup:

is the walk a hard one as id really like to join but fear im not fit enough plus im a very slow wlaker

Hi,
From what I can remember last year there was a very steep bit which I personally found difficult - lots of very steep steps, but the rest was beautiful - well worth the struggle. Also, again, if I remember rightly, there were a handful of people who left us part way round & did a shorter walk. Scoobz has said there is a shorter 5.5 mile alternative, which you could try if you thought the longer walk would be too difficult.

Hi, I will be along for this one and am looking forward to it. Was weird having to find things to do today, apart from rain dodging that is.

I can also offer a lift to Taxman and Rivelin from their secret location. A bit mysterious if you ask me.

See you at Usual place at 9.45. I dont know where Youlgreave is but hopefully 45 mins is enough to get there!

I can also offer a lift to Taxman and Rivelin from their secret location. A bit mysterious if you ask me. See you at Usual place at 9.45. I dont know where Youlgreave is but hopefully 45 mins is enough to get there! Youlgrave is inbetween Bakewell and Matlock Bath, from Bakewell head towards Matlock past Haddon Hall turn right at the junction and then go left over bridge to take road into Youlgrave. Or if you come thru Chatsworth turn left at the junction just before Haddon Hall and then left over bridge. Timewise 20-25 mins further than Eyam, 10 mins further than Bakewell.

I can also offer a lift to Taxman and Rivelin from their secret location. A bit mysterious if you ask me.

See you at Usual place at 9.45. I dont know where Youlgreave is but hopefully 45 mins is enough to get there!

Thanks for that :thumbsup:

I would allow an hour to get there from Sheffield, and a further 15 minutes to find the car park cos it's not in the easiest place to find! I'll be setting off from North Sheffield at 9.00, and don't mind anybody following me who wants to!
Regarding the difficulty of the walk, personally I wouldn't recommend this walk to a newbie, but if a new person does want to come with a view to dropping out for the shorter route it would be an idea for them to bring an OS map with them to help find their way back.
Welcome back Alligin! If you can make it, your assistance on the day would be greatly appreciated (as always!)

Im not new to walking - have walked to the lost lad from dewent dams up hollins clough n back and most recently higger tor n carl wark, but I am slow n get outta puff up the steep bits but love it when i get to the top

I would like to come along to this one. If anyone has space then I would be grateful for a lift from city centre.

I loved this walk the last time we did it, we had beautiful sunshine. Can I put in a request for sunny weather Scoobz?

Im not new to walking - have walked to the lost lad from dewent dams up hollins clough n back and most recently higger tor n carl wark, but I am slow n get outta puff up the steep bits but love it when i get to the top

Sorry, I wasn't suggesting you were new to walking, just a "newbie" as far as this Group is concerned.
Regarding this walk, as Hemlock says it is a challenging walk, and even though we'll have plenty of stops, there are several steep hills, including one that we all found difficult at the end of the walk last year. And although several people last year intended to leave the walk part way, they didn't do so because they didn't have a map to guide them, and in the end did the full walk. From memory I think it took us about 4 hours to complete the walk not including stops, so you can decide for yourself whether you think this is a fast pace!

I would like to come along to this one. If anyone has space then I would be grateful for a lift from city centre.

Just found out that I've got 2 spare places, so you can have one of them if you want. Petrol station at 9.10 ok?

I'll be along. Anned has kindly offered me a lift so I'm sorted for transport.

Will be joining you again for this one guys fingers crossed for the weather - got caught in a nice thunder storn in the Rivelin Valley last weekend (too wet to even eat my sandwiches :)) any chance of a lift for sunday ? I can get tram/bus/walk to meet you (from Crooks) ? thanks

Just to let you know i will be on the walk and BBQ if you are still planning to go ahead with it . Got two spare places in car if anyone would like a lift.

Will be joining you again for this one guys fingers crossed for the weather - got caught in a nice thunder storn in the Rivelin Valley last weekend (too wet to even eat my sandwiches :)) any chance of a lift for sunday ? I can get tram/bus/walk to meet you (from Crooks) ? thanks

You can jump in with us if you want. We'll be coming through Sheffield at about 9.10 and can pick you up from outside the Hendersons Relish Factory on Hanover Way (opposite University tram stop) if you can find out where that is (ask a Sheffielder :))

Just to let you know i will be on the walk and BBQ if you are still planning to go ahead with it . Got two spare places in car if anyone would like a lift.

Nice to see you're coming Sunday Anne and also that you'll be at the Quiz show evening - should be a cracking night. We'll be discussing the bbq then I would think. See you there!

I won't be along for this one as I'm going to a friend's bbq, but will hopefully see you all again soon for another walk. Fingers crossed you get some sunshine!

You can jump in with us if you want. We'll be coming through Sheffield at about 9.10 and can pick you up from outside the Hendersons Relish Factory on Hanover Way (opposite University tram stop) if you can find out where that is (ask a Sheffielder :))

Yip thats perfect cheers scoobs - Will be there at 9:10 !!
I have your number ill pm mine to you (just in case) !
see you sunday :)

I'm in - not sure about Imp yet.

Just found out that I've got 2 spare places, so you can have one of them if you want. Petrol station at 9.10 ok?

Cheers. Not been online for a good few days. That's fine with me :thumbsup:

Friend's bbq has been cancelled due to her garden flooding!! So I will be coming along after all :thumbsup:

Are there any spare seats left in someone's automobile??

Friend's bbq has been cancelled due to her garden flooding!! So I will be coming along after all :thumbsup:

Are there any spare seats left in someone's automobile??

Can you be on Hanover Way close to the Hendersons Relish factory for 9.10? We're also picking Johnireland up there, probably in 2 cars.

Sorry, I wasn't suggesting you were new to walking, just a "newbie" as far as this Group is concerned.
Regarding this walk, as Hemlock says it is a challenging walk, and even though we'll have plenty of stops, there are several steep hills, including one that we all found difficult at the end of the walk last year. And although several people last year intended to leave the walk part way, they didn't do so because they didn't have a map to guide them, and in the end did the full walk. From memory I think it took us about 4 hours to complete the walk not including stops, so you can decide for yourself whether you think this is a fast pace!


Hi Scoobz, yep i think what i wrote came across a bit sharp. sorry didnt mean to offend, ill wait for an easier walk that the group may go on, to easy myself in thanks again.

Up to now, the intended bbq for after Sundays walk will definitely take place, with a final decision on this being made and posted on here by lunch-time tomorrow. Can anyone who wants to stay for the bbq and hasn't put their name down already please do so by 2.30 tomorrow afternoon at the latest.
Up to now the definites as far as I can tell are Billysmum, Scoobz, Taxman, Rivelin6, Hippiechick3, Village Owl, Hemlock, Mr Hemlock, Agent Orange, Mrpedantic, Anne d, Johnireland, Cristabell. Zippydedoodah. (5 veggies?)
The barbeque will cost £3 per person for the food etc, but will people bring their own drinks. There is nowhere close by incidentally to obtain drinks.
Can anyone coming by car who has the room please bring as many collapsible chairs with them as possible. I'll try and fit four in somehow and a table, so that's a start!
Fingers crossed for the weather now!

Jayemm - are you having the bbq or did the last one put you off :) ?
Also, will you be on your own?

Scoobz, I beliueve that Zippydedodah said at tonights games night that she's stopping for the bbq as well. If anyone realises on the way there that they've forgotton a drink for the bbq the nearest place to get a drink from shop wise is the petrol garages in Bakewell or the Co-op there though I'm not sure what hours its open on Sundays. Here's hoping for fine weather.

Weather forecast looking good so barbeque definitely on.

Weather forecast looking good so barbeque definitely on. Yipee, should be a great day.

Ui I would love to come .Is there a car share lift from north sheffield/southey/hillsborough area ? Bongo

oh and definitely bbq if I can get a lift to the walk Ta xx

99% sure I'm full up, but will know later for sure. Anne D also full up. You're welcome to follow us in your car though if you want.

Hi Scoobz
Long time no see. This is one of my fav places so I'll be there.
Snow Don

hi..thanks anne for the lift.

Hi all
I will be along for this walk and will stay on after, but will not require any food. If you want anything taking out there scoobz just let me know as I will have room in the car.

Sorry forgot to say anything or anybody.

I'm hoping to be there too.

Hi all
I will be along for this walk and will stay on after, but will not require any food. If you want anything taking out there scoobz just let me know as I will have room in the car.

Welcome back Alligin, it will be lovely to see you again and catch up.:)

Hi Scoobz
Long time no see. This is one of my fav places so I'll be there.
Snow Don

Long time no see indeed, I hope you've been keeping out of trouble:lol: it'll be niceto see you again.

BBQ is fine by me. I will ensure I get some pop for the occasion.

:thumbsup:All the food and bbq equipment now sorted. Nothing elaborate, mainly sausages, burgers and lots and lots of vegetables. Hope Hippiechick3's got the bread :thumbsup:

Welcome back to Alligin and Snow Don!

Good to see you've brought some decent weather back with you!

I've just found out I can join you for the walk :) Won't be hanging around for the bbq, so see you there in the morning.

Bread supplies: Tesco = 0, car boot = full. I have 6x6 white bread and 3x4 wholemeal teacackes ( breadcakes for Sheffielders?)

Hi all! Would love to join you for the walk if i find the right car park! No food sought (honest! - i'm a reformed character....ok i'm not! - i'll pack extra rations!)
N

:wow::wow: What a fantastic walk through some great scenery, I can see why everyone who's done it before raves about it. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks to Scoobz for leading us round,Billysmum for being middle marker and both Hemlock and Zippydedodah for doing sterling jobs at the back:thumbsup:.

The bbq was a fantasic end to the day, and was spent in the usaul great company. Thanks to all of those who did the cooking Scoobz,Billysmum,Hippiechick3,Johnireland and Cristabelle the food was deliicious:D.

Thanks for the chocolate bar Hippiechick3,it made for a perfect snack on the way home; but you shouldn't have.

Taxman, as I won't see you before you go away have a great time on your trip, and we'll see you on your return.

See you all soon.

That was a brilliant way to say farewell to the group for the next 3 weeks. Terrific scenery and great company and finished with a BBQ.

I echo Village Owl's thanks to all involved in making today such a good day. Well done to Johnireland and cristabell for volunteering to be the meat cooks today despite being newcommers to our merry group.

Cheers to Hippiechick3 for the lift :thumbsup:

Thanks for the well wishes Village Owl. I'm off on my jollies to Iceland next week so wont be around for the next few walks nor, sadly, for Scoobz's and Billysmum's big day. I hope everything goes perfectly for you both.:thumbsup:

See you all in a month or so :(

Unfortunately the photos from today will not be posted until Tuesday evening due to me, once again, being kidnapped by some strange lovely woman :love:

well once again I had a magical day out ended in style with a fab BBQ. I love Lathkill dale and cant wait to go back there. I enjoed a short paddle and a ( shorter) jog for the last mile - what was I thinking in that heat. Thanks everyone for turning up and doing your bit. Big thanks to Scoobz and BM for been our BBQ experts. Nice to meet some new people and have cute puppie come along. See you all soon.

I think that todays walk had everything, especially some decent weather for a change. Some great scenery on the walk with lovely fields, picturesque villages and dramatic dales for us to enjoy. I especially love the river which flows through Lathkilldale too, and the fact that it depends on whether or not it's been raining recently as to whether it's there at all!
Fabulous turnout too with 23 people all told, all of whom stayed on at the end for a car park bbq, which I think was a great success.
Todays attendees were Hippiechick3, Rivelin6, Taxman, Alligin, Neily, Village Owl, Hemlock, Mr Hemlock, Jayemm, Impinabox, Cristabell, Johnireland, Snow Don, Zippydedoodah, Judybongo, Agent Orange, Bambigirl, Lorri, Anne D, Mrpedantic, Cheryl, Billysmum, Scoobz

You've got Neily twice there scoobz ;)

A lovely day walking in a beautiful part of the world, and many thanks to Alligin for the lift, and to those who organised & cooked the BBQ :)
It was great getting to know some of you better on my 4th walk with the group. I'm a bit sunburnt but feel refreshed after a nice warm shower :P
Hope to see you again soon, have a great trip taxman :)

A great walk with geat ppl - although everyone else has said the same. Only 2 things spoilt this for me
1. - got a huge blister on the heel of my foot, so the last couple of miles were agony
2. We forgot to bring any drinks for the BBQ!!!
Anyway, thanks to Scoobz for being a knight in shining armour & picking up the last few stragglers in his car for the last 1/4 mile:thumbsup:
Also thanks to Village owl for sharing his pop:thumbsup:
Now thats what friends are for:D
Thanks to everyone for buying, preparing & cooking the food - all went down a treat. :love:
Lastly - have a great holiday Taxman:thumbsup:
& Rivelin6 - we'll have to make the most of the time Taxman's away & organise that evening we've been promising for weeks:D

Lathkilldale has got to be one of my favourite walks, it really is stunning. I enjoyed all of it today, sunshine always helps. Glad you all enjoyed the bbq, I did.
It was great to have Snowdon, Neily and Alligin with us again today :thumbsup:
Taxman, I hope you have a fantastic holiday :)

Here are the photos (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/saulmcintyre/Lathkilldale2009#) from Sunday's walk and BBQ :)

Fantastic walk, great weather and a lovely bbq. I totally enjoyed the day!!

wish i could have gone, did consider pulling a sickie especially as the weather was so good however i didnt pull the sickie and unable to join you all. The photos looked good taxman, hope you have a good holiday.

Great photo's Taxman.

Great photo's Taxman.

Thanks. A lot of them seem to be repeats of photos I took doing the exact same walk last year only this year we had the added benefit of more people, an extra dog, an upturned caravan and a BBQ :)

Thanks. A lot of them seem to be repeats of photos I took doing the exact same walk last year only this year we had the added benefit of more people, an extra dog, an upturned caravan and a BBQ :)

Yeah, what an unusual sight it was to see the caravan on it's roof like that, it was as if it was like that on purpose.

Hi all. Tried to send this a couple of times now, not sure why it won't send! :confused:

I had a really great day on Sunday, and hope you were all in good health after my sausages :D Thanks Scoobz and Billysmum for organising everything and I wish you all the best for your big day. Hope the sun shines brightly for you both.

That'll be my last walk for a while as I'm off on my jollies but I'll see you all in Aug xx

ps the photos are great Taxman!!

Have a great time cristabell :)

Hi all. Tried to send this a couple of times now, not sure why it won't send! :confused:

I had a really great day on Sunday, and hope you were all in good health after my sausages :D Thanks Scoobz and Billysmum for organising everything and I wish you all the best for your big day. Hope the sun shines brightly for you both.

That'll be my last walk for a while as I'm off on my jollies but I'll see you all in Aug xx

Thankyou for your good wishes, I hope its sunny too. Enjoy your holidays and see you when you get back :wave:

Hi all. Tried to send this a couple of times now, not sure why it won't send! :confused: I had a really great day on Sunday, and hope you were all in good health after my sausages :D Thanks Scoobz and Billysmum for organising everything and I wish you all the best for your big day. Hope the sun shines brightly for you both. That'll be my last walk for a while as I'm off on my jollies but I'll see you all in Aug xx The food was delicious Cristabell, you and Johnireland did a fantastic job and it was greatly appreciated by all. Have a fantastic time on your holidays and we'll see you when you return.