Goxplore members walk- Peak district.

[Ant]

suggest and discuss possible routes here, remember nothing difficult, more of a gentle stroll. Suggest possible dates here too.

[Ant]

I haven't got any experience of walking in the peaks. So I am unable to make any surgestions.

[MariaD]

I haven't walked in the peak since I were a nipper, but I do know that there are nice walks around Edale.

[guru]

will it be worth bringing rockshoes for a spot of bouldering?

[Ant]

This is basically just a gentle stroll in the hills. but If you'd like to do some boudering along the way, your welcome to, depending on the availibility of boulders on the route.

[guru]

let me know.......:-)

[Special_K]

Few nice places to walk in the Peak.

You've got Mam Tor, paved now so nice and easy, very busy now though due to the easy access. Hollins Cross, Winnat's Pass, Kinder, are a few other options too.

I'll have a look on Memory Map tonight at some of my routes to see if there's anything suitable (with a pub at the end) :D

[Ollie]

I'll try my absolute hardest to be there! :)

Ollie

[Ant]

Well, any ideas for a route yet?

[Pigdog]

Never been to the Peak district :(

I need to get out more lol.

[Special_K]

Well, any ideas for a route yet?

Lol I guess that was thrown in my direction.

Not had chance to look yet but have a fairly easy route in my head. Will work out the distance tonight to see what it come out like

[MariaD]

It doesn't have to be that easy, does it?

[Ant]

It doesn't have to be that easy, does it?

no not really.. Just no steep hills or scrambles.

[MariaD]

What about routes with optional scrambles that can be bypassed by walking? And what counts as steep?

[MariaD]

Or we could run?

[Ant]

Yeah, optional scrambles will be fine. Steepness... umm... well.. Really that dosn't matter overall. It's easier to narrow things down with ideas for a route. Not having maps of the area, I'm unable to come up with any routes myself.

[Special_K]

Lol you're crazy Maria

Here are what I have looked at:

Option 1:

Park at Speedwell Cavern (SK140828) near Castleton, Walk back into Catleton and up Cave Dale(SK150827) and follow the Limestone Way to (SK135813) walt towards Slitherstone Mines (SK125814), then North towards Oxlow House (SK126826), North past Windy Knoll up towards Mam Tor and to the trig point on top (SK127835). Then along to Hollins Cross (SK136845), then down towards Woodseats (SK137842), then follow the path back to Speedwell (SK140828).

Total distance: 10.9km


I'll post option 2 in a sec,
Maps - Landranger 110, Explorer OL1

[Special_K]

Option 2

Meet at Edale Train Station (or the local Campsite) (SK123 853), walk up to Grindsbrook Booth (and past the Old Nags Head) towards Grinds Brook. Walk up Grindsbrook Clough (SK105872). Stick to the path (a nav challenge in poor weather) and head for Kinder Downfall (maybe a good lunch spot)(SK082889). Then follow the Pennine Way towards Kinder Low (SK078870). Head towards Jacob's Ladder (SK088861).Then follow the Pennine Way through Upper Booth (SK102853) towards Edale (Sk122859) and the Old Nags Head.

Distance 15.4Km if starting and finishing at the train station.
Maps OL1 and Landranger 110

Options of campsite close by plus train link if people don't wish to drive

Let me know what you think, just 2 suggestions but welcome to feedback and hopefully the routes inclue the option to scramble, nav or just provide a distance to walk

[Ant]

They look okay.

I've attached 2 google earth files for the route, just so you can see roughly where special k is taking us.

[Special_K]

They look okay.

I've attached 2 google earth files for the route, just so you can see roughly where special k is taking us.


Thanks Ant

I never thought of using Google Earth. Memory Map files are too large being raster files (plus being copyrighted by OS)

[Ant]

You may find this usful for google earth. It's the OS grid system.

[MariaD]

I'm not crazy!

Option 2 would be my preference out of those.

[Special_K]

Lol. I like the idea of option 2, just not running it :eek:

[Ant]

Both look okay. Think i'll go along with option 2, simply as its accessible by train.

[ishepster]

I can't drive so option 2 would be best for me.

The Old Nags Head sounds great. Do we have to pass it the first time tho?

Special_K & Ant - Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[Marmot]

surely we should just name a campsite to meet up at, and then depending who turns up they can do there own thing, numbers and groups dependant?
- has a date been set? am a week behind on posts

[Ant]

No date set yet Marmot.

David posted about a members camp, with a bushcraft theme. I suppose those members who are not into bushcraft could still come along but do their own thing. The walk is more of a day out. But of course, if anyone wants to camp, their welcome too.

[MariaD]

I'd treat the peaks as a day out & not bother to camp, but it would be easy enough to meet people at a campsite.

[David]

I suppose those members who are not into bushcraft could still come along but do their own thing.

Of course. But who isn't into bushcraft? ;)

[Pigdog]

Think we would be camping if we came along.

Would anyone mind the 2 dogs coming as well if we did?

[Ant]

Having 2 dogs along would make things more fun...IMO

[MariaD]

I have no objections to dogs.

[Pigdog]

Great :)

[guru]

as long as they are 'proper' dogs that run and stuff and not little 'hand-bag yappers wot look like rodents' then I say great!!

[Pigdog]

Yup they are real dogs, not rats on strings :)

Pictures on here some were http://www.goxplore.net/showthread.php?t=2103

[Anand]

I wish i could come but since i'm 500km away.... its a bit far.

[MariaD]

I returned a lost dog (of the 'rat on string' type) to its owner on Tuesday night - and had to spend a fair amount of time wandering around the woods in the dark, hail & rain to do it (in just my thin running gear as well). I felt like a proper good samaritan!

[Ant]

Maria, If it was a border collie you would have found it hard to do so.

[MariaD]

I wasn't wandering around looking for the dog - I was looking for the owner!

I was just unlocking my bike after an intervals session (running) & I saw a man run into the woods shouting oddly. I thought it was a bit tyres, and got on my bike & cycled off. I went all the way up the hill & onto the street & then I saw the dog, cowering under a bush (the weather was appalling) & I twigged that the man was probably shouting for his dog, so I got the dog to follow my bike back towards the woods. The guy had already gone a fair way by then & was out of earshot, which was why it took so long. He was very chuffed when reunited with his dog though.

[Anand]

Edale-> Kinderdownfall-> jacobs ladder->edale is a nice walk.

great place to test new gaitors or rain gear ;) also to try out your navigational skills.

[kyle-mcc]

sounds like it would be a good event

[Malcolm L]

Edale route is a good one and as someone else pointed out can be mightily bogy in the middle if its been wet. The first time I did it was on a touring bike. Some twit in Caslteton YHA told me it was entirely dooable. I ended up carying the bike up Grindsbrook, through the bogs to Kinder Downfall (in thick fog) and then down to Kinder Resevoir. I couldn't ride the damn thing until I got back on the road. I even had panniers with wellies in them. I then cycled back to Castleton and arived back absolutely knackered with bruises all over my shoulder from carrying the bike. I can't believe I did that.

A friend of mines daughter is doing Iron Man comps around the workd at the mo. She did the same walk having cycled up from Nottingham in the morning and then back in the evening. My eyes water at the thought!

Theres a few starred rock routes at Kinder Downfall too.

Gosh, I've been off this sight for a little while and I come back to 280 posts about brown willie's and mamores, and discover Maria is a drunk! WHat's beein going on????

Oh and after my night in a snowhole, the first thing the local constable did was give me a shot of whisky. He obviously hadn't done the hypothermia course. Nice whisky though.

Sounds like your back into training Maria. Is anyone signed up for the Open 5 in May in the Lakes?

And do we have a date for this walk?

[MariaD]

Not yet, but I should be - I'll do it now.

[MariaD]

I've entered now in the Female Solo category. I'm not expecting to break any records (my physio has made it pretty clear that I should still consider myself to be recuperating!), but I reckon my hip will hold out to let me grab a few checkpoints. Should be a good laugh & good training for the Alps, regardless. I'm marshalling at the Meanwood Valley Trail race the day before, so that entire weekend is filled up now!

I'm not a drunk, by the way! I hardly ever have more than 2 beers in a row...

[Malcolm L]

I was kidding. Mmm. I just had a very nice limoncello liquore at an Italian restaurant.

I also just signed up for the Open 5. I will need to start running again! I've been doing circuit training at the local leisure centre, which has been good, and cycling about 16 miles a day to work when I'm based in Leeds. The running has been on the back burner though. There's only so much time in a day! Hardly getting to the climbing wall either, which is desperate, and still not touched rock this year thanks to the weather. Looks like you've been doing some great Scottish stuff.

I agree that the Open 5 is good interim goal for the Alps. I'm just trying to build up fitness for August and the event is a great fun way to do it. The circuit training is a good way of meeting the locals around Garforth as well.

Do you have to be really fit, fast and hard to join a running club? I quite fancy it, but I'm thinking everyone must be super fit. Sorry to hear you're still having problems.

Is anyone else signed up yet for Open 5? A few people were muttering about it a few weeks ago.

[MariaD]

Which Italian? (Btw: if you want a recommendation for excellent restaurants in Leeds - try The Millrace (http://www.themillrace-organic.com/splash.html) in Kirkstall. It's a bit pricy, but worth every penny!)

So you're living in Garforth? It's nice area. You don't have to be fast to join a running club. Despite being VERY slow (mainly due to the gammy hip*, but also because I'm just a plodder!), I'm a member of the Valley Striders (http://www.valleystriders.org.uk/striders.htm) (and I'm not even the slowest!). That's miles away from you though - you want somewhere you can get to easily of an evening. Don't know what your local running club would be, to be honest, but you could check out the Athletics UK page.

If you're cycling 16 miles a day, I reckon you'll be more than fit enough though. I really miss being able to cycle to work - fitting exercise in with a 2-3hr daily commute is a struggle.

* I'm not so much 'having problems' as just aware that I need to take it slowly. My NHS physio has cleared me to run regularly, and even do speed sessions, but I'm definitely still in rehab and when I slightly overdo it my hip really hurts.

[Ant]

Okay time and date for this walk? Earlyest say the 24/25/26 may (sat. sun/mon) It's a bank holiday weekend. Say 10 Am start?

[Special_K]

Hmmm

Not a good weekend for me. I'm running a Duke of Edinburgh and National Navigation Award Camp that weekend.

I'll be in that neighbourhood on Sunday. Doing some navigation practicals just below Stanage.

If you do go for that weekend hope you have fun and look forward to the piccies.

[Malcolm L]

I just realised I didn't read the whole of your post. Sorry!

I do understand the problem with fitness and commuting. I've done absolutely zilch running to prepare for the Open 5, so I'm going to have to get out over the weekend. I've only just managed to get back to the climbing wall after a break of six weeks and my strength had really dropped. V depressing but it's starting to come back.

How is your training going?

[Ant]

I just realised I didn't read the whole of your post. Sorry!

I do understand the problem with fitness and commuting. I've done absolutely zilch running to prepare for the Open 5, so I'm going to have to get out over the weekend. I've only just managed to get back to the climbing wall after a break of six weeks and my strength had really dropped. V depressing but it's starting to come back.

How is your training going?


Can I ask you to take this to another thread or to use the Private message system provided? This is not really related to the Goxplore members walk now is it.:o

[MariaD]

Ant - 24-26th isn't any good for me, I'm working the 31st and I'm not sure about June at the moment. First 3 weekends in July I'm the Alps, but I could almost definitely do 26/27th July though!

Malcolm - Training's going pretty good, actually. I accidentally competed in a club handicap on Tuesday and beat my pre-injury time, which was good. Still taking it steady & trying not to overdo things, but I'm managing to get out running reasonably often. I'm not going to set the world alight at the Open5 though!

(Ant - Is it okay if my post is partly about the walk?)

[Ant]

As its basically on topic, then yes.



Any more surgestions for a date?

[newtrekker]

is this for every1 or just invite only?

[Ollie]

It's open to everyone as far as I know!

[Ant]

As long as your a goxplore member you can come along. Members are welcome to invite freinds and family along if they wish.

Personally I'd rather not have too many people along, But I suppose we could all meet up at a specific time and walk in smaller groups at our own pace.

[newtrekker]

nice 1, u guys sorted dates yet?

[Ant]

No not yet, they will be annouced on this thread.

Shall we try June/july for this walk?

[newtrekker]

well my exams finish June 11th and im off to Belize July 3rd, anytime between i can do.

[Ollie]

Mid - late June would be better for me - my July is jam packed at present.

[Ant]

So, can we have a show of hands please, just to seeb who may be coming, Just say "yes I am" (to get past the minimum post lengh) if you hope to attend.

[David]

I hope so. Got to be after 22nd June if I can.

[newtrekker]

yes i may be coming if im in the country

[Ollie]

I'll be there as long as I'm free - sure I can persuade Digby to join us too... :)

Ollie

[MariaD]

Yes I am, as long as I'm free.

Hopefully the weather will be a little less crazy than it was today though - did a climb on Bowfell Buttress in B2 boots as training for the Alps (the boots certainly make it harder!) and got sunburnt in the morning and thunderstormed on in the afternoon!

[Jez_Le_Spark]

For those interested in a route might I suggest starting from the Robin Hood pub and taking a circular route via Baslow, up to the Wellington Monument, along Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt edges, coming back around Big Moor, finally picking up Birchen's Edge on the way back to the pub;-) There's a campsite nearby for those who want to sleep it off before going home.

For bouldering / climbing Birchen's Edge has plenty of variety from easy to downright difficult.

And Maria, with my knees you can forget about running!!

[newtrekker]

ill happily camp! any1 fancy joinin? dunt hav to be in the campsite.

[Pigdog]

Not sure on june/july as it's getting closer to the wedding so most weekends are taken up with that.

[Digby]

Seems like we are trying to coordinate too many diaries here...

Why not choose three dates, three different locations and see who turns up?

[MariaD]

Good plan!

Also, my August diary is pretty empty, so any Aug date is probably okay. Weekdays aren't impossible either - I work flexi & always have loads of time to claim back 'cos I do far too many hours.

[Gemma]

Hey guys can I come please, I havent been before and dont know anyone on here really.

[David]

I think it's open to everyone Gemma. That's my understanding anyway.

[Gemma]

Ok thanks well Ive just started s new job will wait to se what you guys organise and go from there, see if I can make it. Need some help with putting pics on here too if anyone can help.

[Ollie]

I think that's certainly the plan. This is the first walk that's been organised Gemma, so I wouldn't worry about not knowing anyone else!

[David]

oh dear - I'm actually not sure how!! I think Ollie is the best person to talk to about this.

oops - simultaneous post

[Ollie]

Where've you got up to so far? If you go into the gallery and click 'Upload' in the whiteish bar at the top, you can browse for the photos on your computer in there and add them to the gallery

Ollie

[Gemma]

Thanks Ollie well if I can go then remember I only live a mile or so from you, so if you need a lift let me know.
We get free diesel through work!!! always comes in handy:D

[Ollie]

It's quite odd, the number of people who might be coming from Bucks - there also seems to be a disproportionate number of people coming from Yorkshire!

[newtrekker]

and whats wrong with yorkshire?

[MariaD]

All the best folk live in Yorkshire!

[newtrekker]

yeah!! it is after all the best place!

[Special_K]

Have we decided on 3 dates to choose from and routes?

[newtrekker]

good question!

[Ant]

Have we decided on 3 dates to choose from and routes?

Umm...

suggest and discuss possible routes here, remember nothing difficult, more of a gentle stroll. Suggest possible dates here too

[Ant]

Please remember.


This thread is purely for the discussing the Goxplore members walk in the peak
district national park. If you want to arrange a walk in a completly different area. Please start a new thread.

[Ant]

Route

From previous posts This appears to be the chosen route as it can be reached by train.
Meet at Edale Train Station (or the local Campsite) (SK123 853), walk up to Grindsbrook Booth (and past the Old Nags Head) towards Grinds Brook. Walk up Grindsbrook Clough (SK105872). Stick to the path (a nav challenge in poor weather) and head for Kinder Downfall (maybe a good lunch spot)(SK082889). Then follow the Pennine Way towards Kinder Low (SK078870). Head towards Jacob's Ladder (SK088861).Then follow the Pennine Way through Upper Booth (SK102853) towards Edale (Sk122859) and the Old Nags Head.

[Malcolm L]

And the date??????

[Ant]

Date of Walk

Suggestions please. Late july? August?

[MariaD]

I already said August - 16/17, 23/24 or 30/31 are all fine.

There's no need to shout, you know!

[Ant]

True, but it just makes it easier to get people attention.. and to inform them of official walk details. :D

[newtrekker]

well i cant do august so have a good walk guys!

[Ant]

well i cant do august so have a good walk guys!

Why not make a suggestion?

[newtrekker]

i origonally could have done june but ive got a garage to build so thatll take a while and then im off to Belize on the 3rd of july for 3 months so now im all booked up
im afraid! definately come on the next one tho!

[Steve-G]

Now the Route is planned

i'm interested. there are only two weeks before December i cant do

add me to the list, but please pick a date prior to december. I want to camp!!! as well

[Ant]

Lets say the 2nd of august. That's a saturday so if anyone wishes to go by train the rail links should be pretty good.

[David]

Oh dear, that's the last day of a camp I'm going on with the scouts :S Have fun anyway!

[Ant]

okay? Any saturday in august then:rolleyes:

[Ant]

Okay, we'll go with the saturday the 9th august and just see who turns up. meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 start. gives people time to get there. sound okay?

[David]

Well, you don't need to change it just for me, but I can do any other weekend for a long time after that at the moment (clearly my intense social life is a big issue there)

[Ant]

True, But I'd like to get at least 1 other member there :p

So how many people are happy with that date?

[Pigdog]

Hiya,

Sorry been off line a bit so not had chance to check this thread for a while.
Dont think we can make it at all at the mo :( Bloody wedding, be glad when we can relax lol

[Special_K]

Can't make either of those weekends I'm afraid as I'll be up in Mull. Shame but hope the weather is good for you.

Let me know which route you chose to do (can't remember which 2 I did for you), and I expect to see plenty of pics on the forums :)

[jamespullinger]

is this walk still happening on the 9th?
i'd be keen, i love that area and the walk that's been suggested sounds ace.

[MariaD]

I'm currently free on the 9th...

[Ant]

We'll do this on the 9th regardless. unless the weather report is for very high winds and or constant heavy rain.

[Ollie]

Depressingly, that's one of few dates in August I now can't do... :(

[Ant]

Aww. Maybe next time Eh Ollie.

[MariaD]

I've just been informed that I'm attending a concert on the 9th! Who can do the 16th?

[Ollie]

I can! :D

[Ant]

so we'll go with the 16th as that seems more appropriate.. especially as the 'boss' says he can:D

[Special_K]

Sound more promising.

Just need to convince the boss to let me go ;)

[MariaD]

Argh! Now I'm visiting my OHs parents on the 16th.

It looks like I'm going to have to duck out of this one, but I'll come to the next one. Shall we say October?

[Ant]

As the suggested date is only 2 weeks on saturday away and there are very few people able to come maybe we should call this off?

[MariaD]

Can not many people come? Who has said they can?

Ollie
Ant
Special K (possibly?)

[MariaD]

For the record, I am currently free:

30-31 Aug (but that's not really any good, as I start new job on 1st Sep)
6-7 Sep
4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26 Oct

And this weekend as well, but that would be a bit last minute!

[David]

I'm working till 6th September now and free after that till 5th October. Do you need a load of people to make it worthwhile? I would still enjoy it with only 5 people (though I'd be worried my incredible unfitness would be more apparent in such a small group!)

[MariaD]

I prefer walking in small groups as well.

[David]

Is this going ahead or not? I'm free now to the 5th October. Who is still inerested and when are you avaliable?

[Ant]

the 4th of October? If that's okay I'm going to be heading to Edale on friday the 3rd and camping out.

[Special_K]

Is this going ahead this weekend??

Was supposed to be away with the OH tonight but may be able to escape as she's not well.

[Ant]

I've got lots of college work to do so can't make this date. As there's been no intrest I think we're best calling it off for now.

If anyone would like to arrange a walk themselves, please feel free to start a thread with details of where, how long, the type of walk. eg, roadside, hill, mountain, moorland etc, and a few possible dates. :)

[Special_K]

Ok no worries,

Looks like I'm going to be spending most of the weekend how to fund a 2-week Camel Trek in Rajasthan next year :D

[MariaD]

I'm taking my car to the garage tomorrow :-(

Will we ever get this sorted out?

[Ant]

Who knows?

Prehaps a better idea will be for people to arrange walks in their area. With different dates. For example, each weekend in November or however the walk organiser sees fit, then if anyone wishes to turn up they can on any of those dates.

Of course, walks like this one can be arranged still, but it does mean that a lot more planning is required as we have discovered.

[MariaD]

It's because we're all over the country. I can nip for a local walk & do other stuff on the same day, but I can't drive to the Peak District & still have time to get other necessary stuff done.