Padley Gorge

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:18:00 +0000

It was a lovely sunny start to Sunday with a nip in the air. Four departures this morning and while I sorted these out Chris went down to Andrew's to photograph some cows for him. Once back we went and got the paper and tried to decide where to go for a walk. I had suggested Lathkill Dale but thought it might be too much in the shade so I then suggested one of my favourite walks from here to Youlgreave but in the end we opted for Padley Gorge so we could see the autumn colours there. We were lucky to get the last parking space on the road to Grindleford station. We took the right hand, less defined path up the side of the gorge as you get closer to the water and I did remember there would be a few trickier bits to negotiate. We did get some nice shots during the day so I hope you like the pictures. There were a lot of other photographers out as well.

At the top of the gorge we had a fine view to Carl Wark and Higger Tor and we headed towards the Surprise car park but before we reached it headed down the hill in the direction of Hathersage. We found a spot to eat lunch on Millstone Edge with a nice view of Win Hill, Lose Hill and Mam Tor in the distance. We then picked up a green path below the Edge we have not used before which headed back to Padley Gorge. I had always heard about the number of 'abandoned' millstones below Millstone Edge and was delighted to have finally found them. Being in a wooded area there were lots of other tracks and at one stage I was not sure which path to take but we ended up back by the gorge, on the other side to where we had climbed up and very soon we were back down in Nether Padley. We walked along to the Padley Chapel, which was closed, but it was a pleasant diversion in the afternoon sun. Back at our peak district cottages and with a chilly night in prospect got the log burning fire going. Here is a shot to wet your appetite.

A busy Wednesday & The weather

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:04:00 +0000

Another deary start to the day at our peak district cottages and a bit colder too. Last minute preparations and paperwork with our annual Visit Britain Quality Assurance Inspection that morning. Same Inspector as last year who I took round all the cottages and pointed out all the things we had done since our last inspection and talked of the work we hope to do in the next twelve months. She also had to see various bits of paper work eg Public Liability Insurance. The whole Inspection took about three hours after which I suggested to Chris we went out for lunch. We headed up to Monsal Head but found the cafe was closed, many places are moving into winter opening hours, so we went to Hassop Station. After lunch we went into Bakewell where I needed to get some provisions as well as some bits for the WI AGM to be held that evening. Back home I made up some sandwiches for the evening and prepared myself for the AGM. Collected Joana and evening went well. The annual accounts I presented were accepted and I have agreed to act as Treasurer for another year. After our high tea we had some memory games lined up then home to relax!

After a lovely Sunday, Monday was disappointing, feeling colder and overcast at our peak district cottages. Two cottages out with two back in later in the day. Two cleaners up to keep up with cleaning. One of the cleaners dropped me of in Bakewell late morning so I could have a quick zip around the market and get a few bits for the next few days. Both cottages arrived between 3 and 4 pm, one has been before. In the evening Chris went down to the Bakewell Photographic Club and I caught up on a few phone calls and emails, the Over Haddon Village Hall Committee meeting (OHVHCM) having been postponed. Tuesday was a repeat of Monday weather wise with one cottage back in. One cleaner up and guests arrived about 3pm. They have been before. Spent some time in the afternoon finalising and publishing our 2012 prices as well as preparing for Wednesday. In the evening went to the OHVHCM.

Before I forget here are October's weather stats, better late than never! Warmest day (and night) 1st October with highest temp of 24.6 not far off the highest temp for the year!

Coldest date (and night) with lowest temp of 1.8 was 19th October Wettest day was 6th with .41 in rain with total for month 2.41 ins (Oct 2010 3.42 ins).

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Padley Gorge

A busy Wednesday & The weather