Tag: Alport

Waterfalls in Lathkill Dale

Peak District Walk – Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale – Feb 2014

by Dean Read, posted in Circular Routes, Day Walks, Peak District, Short Walk, Video, Walking, White Peak

Not every walk has to be an epic, with 25+ miles in a day or with thousands of metres of ascent. My friend Ray & I had a spare day so we decided we would go to Alport for a wander down Lathkill Dale. We picked up some food, filled a flask with coffee, grabbed … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale – Feb 2014

Peak District Walk – Alport & Win Hill

by Dean Read, posted in Circular Routes, Dark Peak, Day Walks, Ladybower, Peak District, Walking

It's very rare that I walk at weekends, not because I'm alergic to the crowds but mainly due to family commitments. This weekend however everyone in the family had plans except me so I was pleased when an invite came through to my inbox. My twitter friend Martin Rye @Rye1966 from http://www.summitandvalley.com was heading out … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Alport & Win Hill

Lathkill Dale - Weir at SK 21455 65180

Peak District Walk – Lathkill & Bradford Dale

by Dean Read, posted in Circular Routes, Peak District, Walking, White Peak

I'm always keeping a watchful eye on the weather to spot some nice walking windows, sometimes though the need to walk overtakes the importance of nice weather and you just have to head out. I'm not scared of a little rain which is a good thing as this year has offered up plenty of it. … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Lathkill & Bradford Dale

Peak Routes Podcast – Episode 1 – Bleaklow

by Dean Read, posted in Bleaklow, Circular Routes, Dark Peak, Day Walks, Peak District, Podcast

The very first episode of the Peak Routes Podcast is now live and available for your listening pleasure. This is my first attempt at podcasting so please ignore the occasional wind noise and the breaks in concentration 🙂 This episode documents the route I did on the 29th of February 2012 which can be found … Continue reading Peak Routes Podcast – Episode 1 – Bleaklow

Peak District Walk – Bleaklow from Lady Clough

by Dean Read, posted in Bleaklow, Circular Routes, Dark Peak, Day Walks, Peak District, Video, Walking

Another week and another brand new route. I decided once again to head for the Birchin Clough car park on the Snake Road, this place has fast become a firm favourite for me. The area is just simply stunning. The beautiful pine forests with Kinder Scout lurking to the south makes for great viewing. Today … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Bleaklow from Lady Clough

Peak District Walk – Ladybower & Alport Dale

by Dean Read, posted in Circular Routes, Dark Peak, Day Walks, Ladybower, Peak District, Walking

After a relative drought when it comes to walking I decided I would head out come rain or shine today. The forecast was for high winds and also plenty of rain but I thought what the heck, I'll just go for it. A quick call to my mate Andy and the plan was set. We … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Ladybower & Alport Dale