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| Misty view of Ladybower from Ding Bank Farm |
(Canon EOS 60D, Tamron 10-24mm @ 21mm)
I've come out of hibernation now that spring has (hopefully) arrived. Today was bright and sunny so I took myself off for a walk to Ashopton and the Ladybower reservoir. The start of the walk was cold and morning mist still hung over the reservoir but, as I climbed, the mist thinned and the views improved.
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| View from near Whinstone Lee Tor |
At the top of the climb the view down into the Derwent Valley is good, though still quite misty. I followed the bridleway round below the various rock outcrops. I'll leave a visit to them for a later time.
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| Peak Footpaths Society sign with White Tor in the background |
You may be able to make out a few small patches of snow still lying on the hills.
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| Grindle Clough at its entrance to Ladybower |
Once back down at the level of the reservoir the walk becomes an easy stroll along a forestry track back to Ashopton.
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| Ashopton Viaduct |
The A57 Snake Pass road crosses the Ladybower on this elegant concrete viaduct.
