Todays walk in detail

On a bright sunny and very clear cold day 23 members enjoyed a beautiful walk from Winscar reservoir. We started off up towards the Hamlet of Harden and then crossed the abandoned quarry where we had glorious views from height across the reservoir. The walk continued along part of the Holme valley circular walk to Raynard Clough where we found a warm sunny bank to enjoy our coffee break. We the joined part of the Kirklees Way past Elysium farm to Crow Edge. Continuing along a track called Ramsden Road we had a short section of road walking before continuing across the moorland track to Greenhouse Hay wood where we had a scenic meal break, although the very cold wind caused us all to hide behind the stone walls. The walk then continued on a very scenic route along Ruddle Clough, Snailsden Pike End and another ancient quarry at Wetshaw Edge. We then walked around Winscar reservoir back to the car park, about 9.5 miles in total. Rehydration duties were performed after the walk at Wortley Club.