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

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.

Highfield 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

Looking eastward from Fin Cop towards Monsal Head

Great Longstone view

Great Longstone view

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?

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

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

December 13th 2007 after two nights of low temperature

the ground is frozen hard and a white frost has settled on

the grass. There is little warmth in the sun during the day

but it's great for walking, and with the clear air the views

extend for miles from the high ground of Longstone Edge

Looking back to Great Longstone the frost and cold
air settle on the lower ground.

The sun shining on the ferns and foliage make a good show
The tree leaves are just starting to change colour
The Hollow at Little Longstone
A nice Autumn view towards Little Longstone

Old Farm Buildings Being Renovated

2007 November The weather is fine and mild so I took

the opportunity to go for several walks around the local

area. Here are some of the photos that I took over the last

few days of the Great Longstone area of the Peak District National Park.

The River Wye in Monsal Dale

The weir

Packhorse Inn Little Longstone

A stile and path leading to Longstone Edge

This is a view that I have taken before but with

the trees turning colour it still make a good shot

The leaves are blowing off the tree now at Little Longstone

and it makes a interesting shot

The 17th century Manor House at Little Longstone

Little Longstone Village

The marque for Great Longstone Cricket Club

Presidents weekend is being prepared.

On Saturday afternoon the Children's sports

will take place. This event has taken place most years

since the 1970's. In the evening a disco and barbicue

will help raise funds for the cricket club.

On Sunday the club president will field a team

to play a Great Longstone team.

Godfrey Frankland and John Fawcett marking out

the field for the sports

The presidents game was reduced to 15 8 ball overs

each innings due to heavy rain.

The President's team won by 2 runs

The back room girls who organize and control

the event enjoying a well earned drink