My first solo hill walk in almost 9 months! A rather grey and overcast day rescued by no wind and some great winter walking conditions. Busy old morning; saw more people on the ascent that I ever have before, even in summer. Managed to overtop both boots crossing river in Birchen Clough and not quite frozen spots caught me out more than once. Deep snow in places made for hard going, but a perfect walk to return to the hills and an old favourite route that I have not done for a while.
Date: 2015-02-07
Start: Dovestone Reservoir Finish: Dovestone Reservoir
Distance: 11.4 mls, 18.35 km
Height Gain: 2200 ft, 670.6 m
Start Time: 08:05 End Time: 13:15
Duration: 05:10
Ave Speed: 2.2 mph
Region: Peak District
Route Description: Dovestone Res, Yeoman Hey Res, Greenfield Res, Birchen Clough, Memorial Cross, Great Dove Stone Rocks, Chew Res, Chew Hurdles, Wimberry Moss, Alphin Pike, Bradburys Lane, Dovestone Res
Parking Grid Ref: SE 01325 03435
View Parking space in: OS Map or Google Street View
Walking with: Alone
Long Distance Path:
TP0828 - Alphin Pike (Good condition)
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Walk Name: Plover Hill Day 2
Date: 2015-02-01
Distance: 4.7 mls, 7.56 km
Height Gain: 100 ft, 30.5 m
Walk Name: Kinder via Blackden Brook
Date: 2015-02-14
Distance: 7.6 mls, 12.23 km
Height Gain: 1700 ft, 518.2 m