Albert T Smith Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Sunday 17.06.07. The walk will take place through it can be expected to be wet under-foot Totley Moss Road most likely will be under water or very wet, so I intend to terminate the walk at either Fox House (Bus) or Grindleford (Train) At the moment it is showery, So they can be expected during the walk. I will catch the no 218 bus leaving the Sheffield interchange at 09.35. at Totley Rise at 9.50. ********************************************************** Subject to weather conditions - Walk on Sunday 17 June. 2007. 09.35 am. Number 218 Bus from Sheffield Interchange to Baslow traveling via Abbeydale Road, Totley to Curbar Cross Roads. The Walk: - Curbar Cross Roads – Wellington’s Monument – Eagle Stone – Eaglestone Flats - Curbar Gap – White Edge Trig Point – Lady’s Cross – *Long Pole -*Little John’s Seat ( * Both situated in Longshaw Park ) – Passing the final air shaft where Puffy Billies could be heard once - Totley Moor ( via Moss Road ) – finishing Totley or Totley Brook or Dore. None alcoholic drinks may be obtained from : The Cricket, Cross Scythes, The Devonshire, Hare and Hounds. Etc. Little John’s Seat in Longshaw Park was dedicated to the then Mrs Ethel Gallimore, later Haythornthwaite. Founder of the Council for the Protection of Rural England ( C.P.R.E.) and inspirer of the present day ‘ Friends of the Peak District ‘. She was First Secretary of The Longshaw Park, House Committee. In the 1930s, she had very actively persuaded benefactors to donate large sums of money to purchase Longshaw Park and donate the house and surrounding land to the National Trust. enabling everyone to benefit from its use. Little John's Seat was dedicated to her in 1936. Above the seat, set in the rock, was a plaque stating this. A few years ago, I believe someone displayed there personal appreciation of her, by stealing it. Is it too much to ask for its return? If someone has an original photograph of the actual plaque, I would very much appreciate a copy, to enable me to have a duplicate plaque replacement made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissom Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Is this a long walk and how hilly is it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert T Smith Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Is this a long walk and how hilly is it ? It is about 6 to 7 miles long and mainly level except for the rise from Curbar Gap Car Park to the White Edge Trig Point. This rise is approx 65 - 80 metres or 175 - 220 foot. If the weather is clear, it is the ideal walk for photography. (If its not, we will be going someother time). If you come and find that you cannot get up onto White Edge, I'll arrange for a car to pick you up at Curbar Gap Car Park and either run you almost home or arrange to meet up for you to walk across Totley Moors. No Booze Bert!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoteric Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Put me down for this one - hopefully will have stopped raining by then:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada_girl Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 My plans have changed this weekend, so should be able to make it. It's fairly quiet out there. . .anyone else coming along? Weather is suppose to be good on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niklek Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Don't think i can make this but to anyone sitting on the fence it will be well worth it Curbar gap and White edge are a must do, some great view's for very little effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooka Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I cant join you this week, but I should be free next Sunday if anything is planned for then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada_girl Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Sorry to be a bit dense, but where exactly are we meeting? And at what time? Is 9:35 the time the bus leaves or when we're meeting (this seems very early. . . .) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkwoman Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I'll be coming on this one with friend. Canada Girl, I think the bus leaves Sheffield Interchange at 9.35 and we will be on it. I'll check the details on the internet a bit later and post you the details if no-one else beats me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada_girl Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Thanks parkwoman, Me and neoteric will be on the bus as well (didn't realize it was a linear walk so cars aren't of much use). See you then, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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