Tag: Roman Road

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

Peak District Walk – Kinder Scout – Ringing Roger & Hope Cross

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

I'm having a great run at the moment it seems when it comes to walking weather, I had checked the advanced forecast and selected Thursday the 13th of December to have a wander this week. When the day finally arrived I still hadn't chosen where I was going to walk, I quickly checked my Dark … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Kinder Scout – Ringing Roger & Hope Cross

Peak District – Walk & Wild Camp – Edale Skyline Route

by Dean Read, posted in Dark Peak, Edale, Kinder Scout, Ladybower, Peak District, Walking, Wild Camping

There are some times when just one day out on the hills just isn't enough.. well.. I suppose one day is never enough really when I come to think about it. I have been doing lots of day walks in the Peak District lately so I thought it was about time that I chucked my … Continue reading Peak District – Walk & Wild Camp – Edale Skyline Route

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 – Kinder Scout – Blackden Edge

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

Having looked at my Dark Peak Combi Map on http://www.shareyouradventure.com I decided I needed to fill in the last remaining space on Kinder Scout, it was the final piece in the jigsaw to make that area of the Peak District look explored. I have walked this way a handful of times in the past but … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Kinder Scout – Blackden Edge