Wednesday, December 31, 2008

31st December 2008, My last walk this year
The day was cold, frosty with a mist.I started
at the bridge at Thornbridge and walked to
Ashford in the water
The peak trail, cold misty and deserted.

A footpath on the way to Ashford in the water.
The mosture in the air freezing on the plants
and trees making a great winter display.



The frost on the grass looks great.



A old decaying barn





Wednesday, December 17, 2008

The morning of 16th December was dry but misty

in places, So I walked from home in Great Longstone

to Monsal Head then on the path to Fin Cop.

At the sign post I took the path to Ashford.

The path from from the sign post.

On the way to Ashford there are several dew pond

some have been cleaned out and repaired.

Posted by PicasaHighfield farm at Ashford

The path from Monsal Head Hotel to Fin Cop

View from Fin Cop of Monsal Dale

A view westward into Monsal Dale

Posted by PicasaLooking eastward from Fin Cop towards Monsal Head

Sunday, December 07, 2008

View from Longstone Moor taken from near the
quarry workings 6th December 2008

Longstone Moor near quarry workings

The bad and the ugly views of the Peak District
National Park. Part of the quarry workings on
top of Longstone Moor. To get an idea of the size
of the workings look at the bulldozer in the picture
6th December 2008


Another view of the quarry working.
How will they fill this hole and reinstate
the ground?




Wednesday, December 03, 2008

2nd December 2008 ,The first snow of winter
settles on Longstone Edge. On the south facing
edge with the sun shining it feels quite warm
sheltered from the wind. A lovely day for a walk.

A view towards Longstone Moor

Moor Road, Great Longstone


Moor Road, Great Longstone,2nd December 2008



River Wye at Bakewell on a dry bright but cold November day
Miers Lane, Great Longstone on a sunny November day

Great Longstone in the Autumn sunshine with the trees just turning colour
November 2008



Friday, August 08, 2008

Sunday 27th July 2008. Great Longstone Cricket
Club held there annual club vs Presidents XI match.
The weather was fine and sunny a contrast to last
year. The Presidents team opened the batting and
with some steady scoring from the older players
reached 124 all out. In reply the Longstone side
made 119 all out with some good performances
from the younger players. The spectators and
supporters were treated to a very good and
interesting game as well as plenty of refreshments.

All the players, scorer and tea ladies

The last man approaching the wicket for the Longstone Team.

Spectators enjoying a drink in the sunshine

Lucy working hard trying to keep cool and keep the scores correct