A wet, grey day with little chances of any views, so I chose an old favourite above the Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs. Rained for two hours and very chilly in the wind on the top, but not as bad as expected. This is a great walk if its been raining badly, as the paths are excellent, even on the tops, with paving in places and lots of gritstone, rather than sloppy peat. The left foot still felt delicate at the end of the walk, just like last week and I slowed towards the end to try and alleviate any problems.
Date: 2013-05-18
Start: Cutthroat Bridge Finish: Cutthroat Bridge
Distance: 11.8 mls, 18.99 km
Height Gain: 1900 ft, 579.1 m
Start Time: 07:35 End Time: 11:20
Duration: 03:45
Ave Speed: 3.2 mph
Region: Peak District
Route Description: Cutthroat Bridge, Whinstone Lee Tor, Wheel Stones, Salt Cellar, Dovestone Tor, Back Tor, Lost Lad, Greystones Moss, Derwent Res, Ladybower Res, Ashopton, Cutthroat Bridge
Parking Grid Ref: SK 21368 87380
View Parking space in: OS Map or Google Street View
Walking with: Alone
Long Distance Path:
TP0949 - Back Tor (Good condition)
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Walk Name: Above Bishopdale
Date: 2013-05-11
Distance: 13.6 mls, 21.89 km
Height Gain: 1700 ft, 518.2 m
Walk Name: Hooksey & The Calf
Date: 2013-05-25
Distance: 12.4 mls, 19.96 km
Height Gain: 3500 ft, 1066.8 m