MARCH CHURCH WALK After meeting at Cromford Meadows, we walked through Cromford Village past Arkwright’s original cottages built for his mill workers. Passing the Mill Pond we ascended to Black Rock picnic site. Once at the top there was a panoramic view over Matlock Bath; we could see Masson Mill and Arkwright’s Mill, all built […]
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Walking Group February 2016
WALKING GROUP – 7th February After leaving the cars in Ogston Reservoir car park, we set off with a bitterly cold wind blowing around our ears, down the first of many squelchy, muddy paths. Yes, Dear Reader, you may be wondering why we do it. We walked towards Milltown, mainly watching where to place our […]
Walking Group January 2016
WALKING GROUP As previously arranged, the group ate their packed lunches in the Parish Room before venturing out into persistent rain. We had decided that as we were already clothed in our waterproofs we might as well do a shortened version of the prepared walk. So, without more ado, we set off for Holmebrook Valley […]
Walking Group December 2015
WALKING GROUP We had a full complement of walkers for our trip to the Five Pits Trail, led by Bob Cable on a damp, cloudy afternoon in December. As we left the cars in the Timber Lane car park, the rain stopped and the whole of the afternoon was mild and dry. Originally Bob had […]
Walking Group November 2015
Walking Group November 1st started foggy but when we met outside church the sun was just starting to break through. The regular seven walkers jumped into two cars and off we went to Eyam for the start of our 4 ½ mile walk. When we arrived in the car park the sky was clear and […]