I nearly didn't walk today - I'd chosen a Western Fells walk which I sacked because of the weather reports and then didn't feel like walking the backup route I'd selected. But at 10pm on Friday I decided to re-visit one of my favourite Peak District routes around Dovestone Reservoir. Reservoir drain was overflowing which suggested Birchen Clough may be impassible, but I had a look and although it was marginal I managed to cross it bottom and top. Incredibly boggy around the edge and feet soon soaked, but mist cleared and sun cam out towards the end. Decided on a route down I'd never used, along Chew Road, but wish I'd stayed high as the sun came out and blue sky above me. Never mind!
Date: 2012-11-10
Start: Dovestone Reservoir Finish: Dovestone Reservoir
Distance: 9.1 mls, 14.64 km
Height Gain: 1600 ft, 487.7 m
Start Time: 07:40 End Time: 11:40
Duration: 04:00
Ave Speed: 2.3 mph
Region: Peak District
Route Description: Dovestone Res car park, Yeoman Hey res, Greenfield Res, Birchen Clough, Great Dove Stone Rocks, Chew Res, Chew Road, Chew Piece Plantation, Dovestone Res car park
Parking Grid Ref: SE 01328 03440
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Walking with: Alone
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Date: 2012-10-27
Distance: 10.1 mls, 16.25 km
Height Gain: 3000 ft, 914.4 m
Walk Name: Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks
Date: 2012-11-24
Distance: 6.9 mls, 11.10 km
Height Gain: 2300 ft, 701.0 m