I was expecting a lot of hard underfoot road walking today, following the track beside the reservoirs, but on top it was completely different, with potentially knee deep bogs, lots of standing water and peat hags. Welcome to the Peat District!
Date: 2008-02-09
Start: Fairholmes Finish: Fairholmes
Distance: 12.5 mls, 20.12 km
Height Gain: 2700 ft, 823.0 m
Start Time: 08:05 End Time: 12:24
Duration: 04:19
Ave Speed: 2.9 mph
Region: Peak District
Route Description: Fairholmes, Derwent Reservoir shoreline, Nether Hey, Howden Edge, Margery Hill, Outer Edge, Broadhead Clough, Cold Side, Howden and Derwent reservoir shorelines, Fairholmes
Parking Grid Ref: SK 17278 89348
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Walking with: Alone
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3630 - Howden Edge [High Stones] (1804 ft)
19131 - Margery Hill (1791 ft)
7729 - Outer Edge (1775 ft)
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Date: 2008-01-26
Distance: 8.5 mls, 13.68 km
Height Gain: 1900 ft, 579.1 m
Walk Name: Kentmere Pike
Date: 2008-02-16
Distance: 8.0 mls, 12.87 km
Height Gain: 2300 ft, 701.0 m