Instead, I've got a few photos to share with you from an unexpected journey I made during our half term holiday (a couple of weeks ago). Twice!
The Peak District has two distinct regions; the southerly White Peak, which is limestone based and the northern Dark Peak, which has a gritstone base. Where the two meet, there is a series of edges, the longest of which is this one; Stanage Edge.
Mostly, the Edge is in Derbyshire, but its northern side forms the border with Yorkshire; Sheffield being only just over the hill. The highest point is High Neb, which stands 1,503' above sea level and each year, there is a race up to it from the nearby village of Hathersage.
Dating back as far as the Romans. there has been a packhorse route along the top of Stanage Edge, giving access for people and goods between Hope and Sheffield. These days it is popular with walkers, either as part of a longer distance hike or as an afternoon stroll requiring very little climbing, but giving that upland sense of freedom.
You had my attention immediately...with the wonderful, mossy rock formation in the first image! What a super place to visit. It must be even more spectacular during Spring & Summer, when everything is green! The views are glorious, seemingly going on forever and ever. Such a contrast from the densely packed cityscapes! A marvellous place to be truly at peace and at one with Nature.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos - I can feel the fresh air just looking at them:)
ReplyDeleteOh I remember once walking over Stanage Edge in the middle of winter many years ago giving thanks for my hip flask.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should get two hip-flasks; one each. What do you put in them? Coffee?
ReplyDeleteLovely photos from my old moors where I used to wander, mostly on my bicycle, never climbed up there...beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in the photos!
I snorted at that first sentence. Clever.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great place for a stroll. I love the rocky path. I'll bet it's gorgeous when winter is finally over.