I am looking for a hiking partner, Thursday, 21st of Sept - Page 2

SHsheff · 20-09-2006, 17:13

Right, details now finalised and known participants (hopefully!) notified.

Just in case anyone else new to the area would like to join in, we're meeting in Castleton tomorrow morning (PM me for exact details please).

Not a long walk - about six miles - http://www.countrywalker.com/index.htm (check out the view and hill pics in particular) starting with a bit of a climb (haha) to the top of Mam Tor to enjoy the envigorating breeze and wonderful views before dropping back down to Castleton to enjoy a bite to eat in one of the many pubs and cafés.

Then the possibility of checking out one of the caverns for which Castleton is renowned - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castleton "...local caverns, four of which are now open to the public as The Devil's Arse or
Peak Cavern, Blue John Cavern, Speedwell Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern." before a bit of a browse round the gift and tea shops before returning to Sheffield.

Castleton is easily accessible by bus, tho' I'm afraid I can't give details. I'm sure a forumer will step in to assist if anyone needs . We've space in a car from the Gleadless Townend 'pick-up point' (accessible by tram) for anyone who can get there for 8.30!

taxman · 20-09-2006, 17:26

The 272 goes to Castleton. Arrives at 7.28am or 8.48am

SHsheff · 20-09-2006, 17:27

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The 272 goes to Castleton. Arrives at 7.28am or 8.48am

What time does the one that arrives at 8.48 leave Sheffield?

blip · 20-09-2006, 17:36

What a great day out you've organised SHsheff. The Devil's Arse sounds particularly interesting. I wish I was coming with you!

taxman · 20-09-2006, 17:58

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What time does the one that arrives at 8.48 leave Sheffield?

Leaves the interchange at 7.50

purdyamos · 20-09-2006, 19:21

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What a great day out you've organised SHsheff. The Devil's Arse sounds particularly interesting. I wish I was coming with you!

My next big plan was going to be a trip to Castleton for a walk and visit to cavern.

SHsheff · 20-09-2006, 20:39

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My next big plan was going to be a trip to Castleton for a walk and visit to cavern.

I'm sure we can find a differerent route next time, and an alternative cavern. And if you leave it for a few weeks we'll be able to take in the pleasure of the Castleton Christmas lights too!

SHsheff · 21-09-2006, 19:55

Just back now - we've had an absolutely brilliant day, perfect walking weather and excellent company. Thanks to Matej for posting his request for a walking partner, as that prompted the event!

Had a most pleasant walk (after the slog up through Cave Dale

) and enjoyed the views and the refreshing breeze on Mam Tor, pub lunch and a natter then some of us went down Treak Cliff cavern to check out the stalignites and other cavely delights, then coffee in Castleton, then over to Burbage (only three of us left by this time) to catch the sunset and arrive back to the car in the darkening evening.

Such a treat - I am so sorry that those of you who would have enjoyed it couldn't come with us!

We were fortunate in having the Forum Walking Group Unofficial Walk Official Photographer with us, and doubtless he'll be posting his pics in due course.

I fully intend to head off to Slovenia some time in the future to check out the Alpine walks over there, that invitation was an unexpected pleasure from today. Thank you, Matej, it was a privilige to meet you. What a good thing that the Forum came up on your Google search....

Grissom · 21-09-2006, 20:50

Wow what a fab day

Thanks to A N Other and SHsheff for lifts and organisation. Great to meet you Matej and others that I hadn't met before.

Fab scenery, even though it scared the **** outta me due to the height on the way down

I'll have to buy myself a pair of blinkers or something !

Nice pubs and cafe, and I somehow stopped myself from buying huge slices of scrummy looking cakes ! The cavern was lovely and we had a great tour guide and the sunset at Burbage was great too

Will post photos on Saturday and put a message on the thread when they're up. Would do it tonite but I need my ugly sleep owing to 0700 meeting with my boss tomorrow, the perfect start to a 12 hour day at work

Talking of photos, the Castleton Photo Society have an exhibition in visitors centre - some fab pics there and great time debating which ones we liked and disliked

taxman · 21-09-2006, 22:36

This sounds like a "Must do Again" walk

SHsheff · 21-09-2006, 22:43

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This sounds like a "Must do Again" walk

Nah, it was a once-and-once-only day out! However, I'm sure we can create another equally-good-but-different day out for interested parties...

The Castleton Christmas lights start towards the end of November (the 18th?) so we will DEFINITELY have an Unofficial Forum Trip Out for that.

The 'Christmas Lights' are rather lovely to see as dusk falls, before the masses arrive. Maybe we can sort a walk that ends at dusk, with an hour or so in the cafés, gift shops and pubs, then catching a bus home towards the end of the evening? That sounds a most suitable ending to yet another Unofficial Walk! (and perfectly fine for everyone - public transport would be the norm!)

Chumley · 21-09-2006, 23:16

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over to Burbage (only three of us left by this time) to catch the sunset

You might have seen me skulking around trying to snap the merlin (I think). How come she's never there when I've got my long lens?

SHsheff · 21-09-2006, 23:20

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You might have seen me skulking around trying to snap the merlin (I think). How come she's never there when I've got my long lens?

I can't answer that one! And, if you don't introduce yourself to us, how could we recognise you?

Chumley · 21-09-2006, 23:21

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I can't answer that one! And, if you don't introduce yourself to us, how could we recognise you?

I have a very long lens - just say hi next time

SHsheff · 21-09-2006, 23:24

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I have a very long lens - just say hi next time

Ok, well, we didn't see anyone with a long lens. What more can I say?

Chumley · 21-09-2006, 23:26

Ah, the camouflage must be working

I'm glad you enjoyed your walk. I would have asked to join you, but I had to work until 3. Maybe next time

SHsheff · 21-09-2006, 23:28

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Ah, the camouflage must be working

I'm glad you enjoyed your walk. I would have asked to join you, but I had to work until 3. Maybe next time

You'd be welcome. PM any of us (the active members) to be included in the 'loop' if you'd like to be! (Not all walks are notifed on here, because we tend to invite 'friends' at short notice....)

Chumley · 21-09-2006, 23:31

Thanks, I'll PM you

SHsheff · 21-09-2006, 23:34

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Thanks, I'll PM you

Super doop. Look forward to you joining the unofficial walks of the official Forum Walking Group!

willman · 22-09-2006, 07:08

had a great time. a very nice scenic walk, which i certainly will be doing again.
only did half the tour 'cos of domestic commitments, but glad i went and met the other members.
only problem i had was that Grissoms was substantially bigger than mine.
count me in for anything similar in future.