Tag: Howden

Peak District – MTB – Ladybower Loop & Hagg Farm Descent

by Dean Read, posted in Circular Routes, Cycling, Dark Peak, Ladybower, Peak District

In this video my mate Andy and I head out on the bikes around Ladybower. We set off from Fairholmes and headed north along Ladybower, Derwent and Howden dams to Slippery Stones and the back down the eastern side to the Ashopton Viaduct. We then proceeded along the southern side of Ladybower before crossing the … Continue reading Peak District – MTB – Ladybower Loop & Hagg Farm Descent

Crow Stones and Derwent Edge

Peak District Walk – Howden Edge

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

I really love walking places I've never been before and seeing sights I've never seen. A lot of my inspiration has come from looking across a valley while out walking, seeing a feature on a map or hearing stories from other walkers. Today's inspiration came when looking across from Margery Hill while I did a … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Howden Edge

Peak Routes Podcast – Episode 7 – River Derwent & Grinah Stones

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

This episode of the Peak Routes podcast follows a walk from the Howden Reservoir up Swaines Greave, the source of the River Derwent. I have a very interesting experience on the way up as the true beauty of nature and this area of the Peak is hard to ignore. From Swaines Greave I head up … Continue reading Peak Routes Podcast – Episode 7 – River Derwent & Grinah Stones

Upper Derwent Valley - Summer Heather

Peak District Walk – River Derwent & Grinah Stones

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

The summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school and that means more hill time for me. I really enjoyed the 6 weeks holidays with my daughter this year, we spent a fabulous week in Northumberland, did a Wild Camp up near Bamford Edge, Cycled the Monsal Trail and did a few local … Continue reading Peak District Walk – River Derwent & Grinah Stones

Peak District Walk – Howden, Bleaklow & Alport

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

After my windy walk with Andy last week ("Peak District – Ladybower & Alport Dale") I decided it was high time for another Peak District outing. There has been rather a drought when it comes to walking of late, what with one thing and another I just haven't had the time to head out. I … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Howden, Bleaklow & Alport

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