Todays walk in detail

Perhaps it was the belated email from the walk leaders upgrading the walk to Moderate Plus with a cumulative climb of nearly 1900ft that deterred some walkers today. 15 stalwarts turned up unfazed at the reclassification of this 10.5 mile walk. The walk started climbing up through Glenn Howe Park by the side of the Tinker Brook. We passed the Packhorse Bridge, a 1734 bridge from Ewden relocated in 1926. Our first break was on top of one of the ascents but due to the very misty weather the spectacular views were obscured. By the time lunch was taken the sun had burnt through the mists and we bathed in the warmth in the grounds of Higher Bradfield Church. Our walk continued through the Worrall Circular and along Storth Lane before finishing where we started. Refreshments were taken in the Blue Ball in Wharncliffe Side.