On a very damp and drizzly morning, 12 of us set off from Langsett Barn car park. When walking across the dam wall it started raining, but then stopped as we reached the hamlet of Upper Midhope. It was dull and cloudy climbing Thickwoods Lane to North America Farm (used for tank target paractice during the second world war). We turned left at this point, heading straight up on the open moors. That's when the rain started gertting heavier, and there was no going back now!
We arrived at Cut Gate path junction, where we would usually stop for a drink and a snack, but it was raining heavily so we continued on to get back as quick as possible. On the path down to the weir we spotted two frogs which had survived the drought and were hopping happily in the rain. After crossing the bridge over the weir we headed back to the car park along the path under the giant conifers at the water's edge. Thanks to everyone who came along, hope the weather's better next time. Thanks to John for back marking.
