378 May Walks from Eyam

Our next walks venue will be

Eyam

 in the heart of the Peak District

on 

Saturday 13th May 2017
0800hrs prompt from the Short Stay Car Park

The village of Eyam (pronounced Eem) which sits snugly in relative isolation deep in the heart of the Peak District surrounded by a rugged landscape of limestone hills and dales and sheltered from the north by the dominating prominence of Eyam Edge, is perhaps the most well documented and most visited of all Derbyshire's villages.

It's inhabitants are justifiably proud of their village and it's place in history for Eyam is known famously as the "˜Plague Village' - and thousands of visitors flock here every year from all over the world, fascinated by the valiant story of sacrifice which the village has to tell. More....

There will be three Walks as normal.

• A Walk led by Peter Hitchcock
• B Walk led by Beverley Kelly
• C Walk led by John Smith

The public toilets in the car park are excellent and FREE 

 

Walks from Ings January 2016

A Walk 
Leader: Jennifer Matthias
Distance: 6+ miles

This walk is mainly on hard paths and minor roads. It can be extended if we have the time and weather to enable that. 

After crossing the main road we will make our way into Staveley, where there are toilets. Then we will head south under the railway, which runs from Oxenholme to Windermere. Joining the Dales Way we have an undulating road, which will afford good views on a clear day. Leaving the Dales way we continue on the road towards Borwick Fold before turning onto a gated track, which is downhill, once more under the railway back into Ings.

 

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B Walk
Leader: Gwyn Jones
Distance: app 5 miles

A circular walk to the North West of Ings around Banner Rigg

C Walk
Leader: John Smith
Distance: 3 miles

The recce for this walk took place in dry conditions in mid December by a party of three. Just as well as we were lost at one stage (the map was not easy to follow) when a farmer came to our rescue. We now have it sussed !! 

The walk is no more than 3 miles over level terrain - fields, tracks and tarmac - and has some good views. We start by walking away from the pub and under a railway, on up a slight gradient then off to the right across pasture towards Wasdyke. Turn left up a second slight gradient on tarmac to Yews with a further left turn to rejoin the road back to the railway arch and down to the pub.

374 November Walks from Conwy

Our next walks will be from

Conwy

with the rising turrets of the mighty Conwy Castle, relaxing harbour 

and ever changing scene of the ebbing and flowing estuary waters. 

The same waters that flow past Trefriw and Betws-y-Coed.

on

Saturday 12th November 2016

0800hrs prompt from the short stay car park

Conwy is the classic walled town. Its circuit of walls, over three quarters of a mile long and guarded by no less than 22 towers, is one of the finest in the World.

Conwy also boasts a magnificant marina and wonderful harbour with shops and houses.

 Walking invariably includes Conway Mountain, rising majestically behind the town, with it's easy accessability and grand views and there is always time afterwards for some refreshments in the many establishments there.

There will be three memorable walks to choose from:

• A Walk led by: Jennifer Mathias
• B Walk led by: Beverley Kelly
• C Walk led by: Gwyn Jones

Details below or click on the links.