Despite the forecast the weather
remained fine
until mid-afternoon and we enjoyed the walk from Bakewell via Edensor,
where the
gardens were especially colourful, to Chatsworth. We had lunch by the
Derwent
and took a look at an exhibition of many old buses in the
grounds of this fine stately home. We continued along the Derwent and as
the
rain started, and since we seemed to be making rather slow progress,
even on
this fairly gentle walk, some of us returned directly to Bakewell,
whilst the
majority continuue to Rowsley, following the intended route back. We had
one
heavy shower, but luckily avoided the prolonged torrential rain that
struck as
we drove home. We were sorry that Wendy was unable to lead this walk,
because of
her broken leg and wish her a return to full mobility in the near
future.
remained fine
until mid-afternoon and we enjoyed the walk from Bakewell via Edensor,
where the
gardens were especially colourful, to Chatsworth. We had lunch by the
Derwent
and took a look at an exhibition of many old buses in the
grounds of this fine stately home. We continued along the Derwent and as
the
rain started, and since we seemed to be making rather slow progress,
even on
this fairly gentle walk, some of us returned directly to Bakewell,
whilst the
majority continuue to Rowsley, following the intended route back. We had
one
heavy shower, but luckily avoided the prolonged torrential rain that
struck as
we drove home. We were sorry that Wendy was unable to lead this walk,
because of
her broken leg and wish her a return to full mobility in the near
future.
The group’s mobile phone proved it’s
worth. Firstly
when the stand-in leader was late arriving at Torkington Park and again
when there was some confusion about the car park in Bakewell.
worth. Firstly
when the stand-in leader was late arriving at Torkington Park and again
when there was some confusion about the car park in Bakewell.
John, stand-in leader.
Stockport Walking & Outdoor Group 