Notes From The Hills

Castleton and The Lights 11.12.22

Castleton and The Lights 11.12.22

As we approached the end of 2022 I once again led my “Castleton and The Lights” walk for ADRC. I was later than usual doing this as it was December 11th when I finally got round to it. The recent cold snap meant that there …..

Carrington Moss and Lindow Common

Carrington Moss and Lindow Common

As the Covid-19 restrictions and then Lockdown 3 take hold I have again had to look seriously at local walks – which have sadly no hills and therefore no upland scenery. However, with things as they are there is nothing that can be done, and …..

Alphin Pike From Carrbrook 01.12.20

Alphin Pike From Carrbrook 01.12.20

Keeping my walking within the Greater Manchester Boundary due to the Covid-19 restrictions, and not having walked from Carrbrook for quite some time, I planned this excursion with a view to ticking all the relevant restriction boxes whist at the same time having a good …..

Harry Hut and Mill Hill 27.05.20

Harry Hut and Mill Hill 27.05.20

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic this was my first walk in boots since March 15th, but having completed lots of “local miles” in trainers, and with the lockdown restrictions slightly eased, I was at last able to get back to the hills. I once again …..

USA Canyonlands

USA Canyonlands

The content for this post is still to be completed – sloppy work! 🙂 I do however hope to get to it soon.

Hayfield 11.03.20

Hayfield 11.03.20

Although I have not posted for quite some time I have still been out and about in the hills on a regular basis and this, my latest excursion, saw me stepping in and leading a group walk for ADRC, the original leader having to pull …..

Jumbles Country Park 07.01.18

Jumbles Country Park 07.01.18

This was my first walk of 2018 and it was a lovely day with clear blue skies following a sharp overnight frost. My good lady was in charge today and I was therefore given the job of back marker for our group of 19. No …..

Hayfield 24.12.17

Hayfield 24.12.17

Yes I know, it was Christmas Eve, but needs must I’m afraid and so I donned the boots and led this pre-Christmas jaunt in the Peak District for ADRC The day didn’t get off to a good start in that I had purchased some festive mince pies …..