Diary Walk 25              Wednesday 21st April 2010    Weather, Good.

Elton Church                Depart 10 a.m.            6 ˝ miles         Leader: Geoff Thrupp

    Whilst I was away, a group of ten walked out from Elton church - around the Elton area.
Good scenery and excellent weather conditions made this birthday walk one to remember.


Diary Walks 26           Friday 23rd to Monday 26th April 2010      Weather, Ideal.

Amber Valley Ramblers away weekend at Sedbergh, Cumbria.

    38 members travelled the 140 plus miles to this much under-rated part of Cumbria - the rolling Howgill hills and Dentdale providing the setting for some memorable walking.
    We all stayed at Thorns Hall, a former country house built in the 16 c. and now, together with its out buildings, forms a magnificent hotel run by H.F. Holidays. Because of our number, we had sole occupancy, creating a good social atmosphere throughout the whole weekend. The food and accommodation were excellent, and the manager and staff went out of their way to make our stay with them a good one. We have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to other walking groups.
    There were seven different led walks, of differing lengths and levels, the weather and visibility just right for our needs. After dinner, the next day’s walks were planned and discussed, the various leaders describing their walks and departure points and times. Many of us enjoyed a drink and some light hearted quizzes before retiring for an early night.
    The weekend seemed to fly by, and soon we were saying our good-byes, departing for our homes by various routes to enjoy more of the rolling Yorkshire Dales.

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                       The Howgills, an achievement for some.

 

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You can just hear the water falling, can’t you?

                                                       

 

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                           “Well I think it’s this way - or is it?”

 

Diary Walk 27             Wednesday 28th April 2010         Weather 14o C  Good.

Ashover Village CP.                  Depart 10 a.m.            7 miles.              Leader: Sue Glithero

    After the excitement of far away places, a more relaxing walk, or so we thought, going on paths that we knew, but Sue had a few tricks up her sleeve, and it wasn’t long before we were saying, “this is a new one” and “I don’t remember ever walking here before”.
    Eighteen took part in his very good walk, the weather again was just right, the talk of the previous week-end faded as we encountered more new arrivals on the flower front, Bluebells seem to be everywhere and beginning to look their best, dandelions, honesty, and stitchwort making  stunning appearances also.

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    The star of the day must be the three fledgling Song Thrushes in a small Ash tree. We stood and marvelled at these superbly marked birds, so close that we almost dare not move, two were able to fly, the third waited to have its picture taken and watched us on our way.

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                  ‘They just flew away and left me here’.

    Some testing hills before our lunch break - with excellent views over Brackenfield and Wessington before we set off through familiar territory back to the delightful village of Ashover.

                                                                                                          

Next Walks.

Sunday 2nd May 2010

Gradbach CP SJ 998 662        Depart 10 a.m.            9 ˝ miles         Leaders: John and Janet Topliss

Wednesday 5th May 2010

Rowsley, Old Station yard      SK 260 656          Depart 10 a.m.     6 miles        Leader: Gerry White