Tag: Snake Pass

Peak District – Winter Camp at Crookstone Knoll on Kinder Scout

by Dean Read, posted in Dark Peak, Kinder Scout, Peak District, Video, Wild Camping

This weeks mini Peak District adventure was a last minute winter wild camp at Crookstone Knoll on Kinder Scout. I spotted a nice little weather window so packed my kit and headed to Hope. I walked up via the Roman Road to Hope Cross as fast as my legs could carry me as it was … Continue reading Peak District – Winter Camp at Crookstone Knoll on Kinder Scout

Peak District Walk – B-29 Superfortress Bomber & A Bothy

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

This weeks wander sees me return to a route that has become a firm favourite, it's one of those routes that I could quite happily do again and again as every time it feels different. Birchin Clough is a great place to start a walk, there are so many great options and you can sample … Continue reading Peak District Walk – B-29 Superfortress Bomber & A Bothy

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

Peak District Walk – Kinder Scout – Northern Edge in the Snow

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

I mentioned in a very recent blog post how I have a great passion for seeking out new routes in the Peak District. I really enjoy finding a spot on the map where I haven't visited and then trying to plot a nice route to get to know that area a little better. Today's route … Continue reading Peak District Walk – Kinder Scout – Northern Edge in the Snow