Nature Escapes – Page 3 – The Rambling Nelipot

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England, Derbyshire’s Peak District, Hope Valley: Lawrencefield

Post published:October 23, 2023
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Resting on windswept moors and in shady woodlands throughout the Peak District are more than a thousand abandoned millstones, covered with lichen and moss, weather-worn and often hidden to all that pass by. Lawrencefield is one of the places where you can find hundreds of them! These huge stone ‘wheels’ are so synonymous with the Peak District that ornamental versions grace every sign on key routes into…

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England, Derbyshire’s Peak District, Hope Valley: Owler Tor

Post published:October 23, 2023
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I wouldn't go out of my way to see Owler Tor, but as it's between two beautiful spots - Padley Gorge and Lawrencefield - we stopped on the way back from Lawrencefield. The fog rolled in making views impossible, but adding an atmospheric feel to what was an otherwise unremarkable place. To visit, we parked in a layby on the B6521 (53°18'40.0"N 1°37'05.5"W). There are steps…

England, Derbyshire’s Peak District, Hope Valley: Padley Gorge

Post published:October 23, 2023
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Padley Gorge is only a stone's throw from civilization, but it certainly doesn't feel like it. Walking from the moorlands into the ravine tumbles you through wizened woodlands, little changed in centuries; ferns and mushrooms flourish in the damp ground; Burbage Brook's cascades and falls providing the sound of an ancient song flowing through the depths; with the occasional millstone, abandoned long ago, reminding you of forgotten…

England, Derbyshire’s Peak District, Hope Valley: Stanage Edge & Robin Hood’s Cave

Post published:October 22, 2023
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Stanage Edge is a gritstone escarpment, famous as a location for climbing If you wander beneath many of the Peak District's edges, you will see reminders of the area's history - large millstones abandoned on the ground. Stanage Edge is one of those places. Continue past the millstones and up to the top of Stanage Edge and you can wander along the ridge, soaking in the far-reaching…

England, Derbyshire’s Peak District, Glossop: Middle Black Clough

Post published:October 19, 2023
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This is one walk that I can't provide an accurate map for - we did so much crossing the river and scrambling up and down gorge walls, all at points I can't locate or recommend, that it would be impossible for me even to attempt to retrace my path. It was, however, a lovely day for us! It is a beautiful walk even if you don't…

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England, Peak District: Wild Boar Clough

Post published:October 19, 2023
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A fun day rambling and scrambling with my sister

England, Derbyshire’s Peak District, Goyt Valley: Errwood Reservoir & River Goyt

Post published:October 18, 2023
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After visiting Errwood Hall ruins, we headed down to the reservoir to enjoy the afternoon relaxing in the sun. Once the sun started to dip, we took a walk down the River Goyt that joins the reservoir. To visit, we parked at Errwood Hall car park (53°16’13.2″N 1°58’59.0″W) and walked.

England, Staffordshire’s Peak District, Buxton: Hanging Stone

Post published:October 17, 2023
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If you're in the area visiting Lud's Church and fancy a longer walk back, why not continue along Back Forest Ridge to Hanging Stone? Not a feature I would travel to visit on its own, (there were plenty of 'oh look, another rock' jokes on this trip) but the views alone are worth the extra walk if you're in the area. The Rock is thought to…

England, Staffordshire’s Peak District, Buxton: Lud’s Church

Post published:October 17, 2023
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Lud's Church is a magical little gorge, the closest I've found to a UK equivalent of California's Fern Canyon, although on a much smaller scale. The surrounding environment is very different too - instead of a sandy beach approach, a walk through moorlands leads you into Back Forest, and from here you descend into the deep green shadows that replace the bright and expansive surrounding landscape.…

England, Staffordshire’s Peak District, Manifold Valley: Thor’s Cave

Post published:October 17, 2023
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Thor’s Cave is a natural cavern set in a steep limestone crag, with its huge arched entrance easily visible (and accessible) from the footpath below. To visit park in () and walk along the path, keeping the river to your left, to the bridge (53°05'35.0"N 1°51'14.8"W). Cross and take the path upwards.

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England, Staffordshire’s Peak District, Dovedale walk: Renyard’s Cave, Dove Holes, Stepping Stones, and Rock Formations

Post published:October 16, 2023
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Dovedale is a mix of limestone pinnacles, caves and natural arches. Through its heart flows the clear waters of the River Dove. A beautiful walk that allows for varied detours depending on your fitness level. The Dovedale Circular Walk begins from Dovedale car park. From there, turn right onto a tarmac road and follow the River Dove upstream to a large set of stepping stones (53°03'33.4"N…

England, Lincolnshire: Hubbard’s Hills

Post published:September 12, 2023
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Hubbard's Hills lie directly west of Louth. A unique glacial overspill channel formed as a result of the last ice age, over 40,000 years ago. Walking from one end to the other can be done in 15 minutes, or you can stop along the way to soak in the surroundings. There are car parks at both ends, one paid with a cafe and toilets (53°21'40.2"N 0°01'25.7"W),…