Monday 29 August 2016

Day 2 Black Hill

12 miles Torside to Standedge


Yesterday left me with no blisters and increased confidence in both my boots and legs. So I set off early from the Old House B&B on a sunny morning, full of optimism and with my waterproofs packed away in the suitcase.

Torside Reservoir this morning


Oakenclough Brook


Crowden Great Brook

Black Hill named for the mire of denuded peat that once awaited visitors is no longer black, thanks to the pavement now crossing it. With that and the firm paths now laid across the top of Kinder and Bleaklow, I think I am having an easier ride than many of my walking forbears.


The Trig point on Black Hill stands on a cairn called Soldier's Lump


Soldiers Lump, the perfect place to climb onto for a selfie









8 comments:

  1. We've been checking for the last few hours as we are excited about reading your blog everyday! You have blog fans. Keep them coming. Lovely pictures 😊 s and j xx

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    1. Thanks for looking out for me Sarah and Jane. Having trouble posting today as not good connection, hence two of everything xxx

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  2. Stunning photos Robert, hope you're enjoying your trip - love Carol xx

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    1. Thanks Carol, I am been lovely and sunny, but a long way to go yet. See you when I get back xxx

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  3. Great pics Robert...keep up the good work and enjoy
    We'll be following from the comfort of our sofa :)
    Take care and safe journey - love Lee

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    1. Thanks Lee, that seems to me like a very good idea at the moment

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  4. Stunning pictures, thinking of you and well jel xxx

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    1. Hi Emma, hopefully get walking together before the winter x

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