Todays walk in detail

There were twenty of us set off from outside the Church in Bradwell. In addition, there was one 'strag' who set off to do his own thing! It was "wall to wall" sunshine throughout the walk but with a cool breeze.

We ascended Bradwell Edge, some quicker than others, and crossed Abney Moor. We sat on a grassy bank for elevenses overlooking the Hucklow Glider field, where they were preparing for take-off. Glider preparation seems to take a long time but just as we set off, so did the Gliders.

Down to Great Hucklow, onto the old lead mine workings at High Rake and Tideswell Rake, we stopped here for lunch, the buttercups and wild orchids made a magnificent sight!

Onward to the much feared 'bullock meadow'! They were there, we took the long route on the main track in order to keep our distance, but they were placid and took no notice of us, lounging in the sun perhaps?

The rest of the walk was through meadows with an abundance of sheep and lambs, then back down to Bradwell.

Replenishment fluid was taken at The Travellers Rest, sat outside still in the sunshine!!