Moderate+

6 of us set off from Edale car park with low cloud, a little drizzle and our thoughts on the 3 Peak challenge walkers. We started through Edale until the Nags head then turned to climb up to Grindslow Knoll where the first break was taken. The views are breath taking and the weather cleared a little so we could admire them. Around Kinder scout on the new paved path to Kinder low.

On a fine day in late April we set off from Castleton to tackle the relatively steep climb which takes in Treak Cliff and Blue John Caverns before reaching Mam Nick. The turnout of 21 was excellent considering the attraction of the dogs at Owlerton the previous night and the arduous efforts of those in training for the Three Peaks Challenge. Crossing the road at the foot of Mam Tor, coffee break was taken at a spot enabling us to have great views all around.

Nineteen of us set off from Low Bradfield on a dry, calm day. The route took us alongside Dale Dyke then up a couple of short, steep climbs. Our coffee break was enhanced by glorious views over the other side of the valley. After another uphill stretch across Ughill Moors we walked down a wooded valley and had lunch at the bottom by the stream. We stopped briefly to admire impressive waterfalls before making our way over to Dam Flask. Refreshments were taken at The Plough, where it was standing room only.

9 of us set off from Bretton with heavy laden skies but it was dry. The forecast was for rain in the morning and sun in the afternoon, which is pretty much how it turned out. We had a gentle descent down into Bretton Clough and then to Stoke Ford. At Highlow Beck I regaled the group with the story of the nearby, Highlow Hall, reputed to be the most haunted house in Derbyshire - they were not impressed! Moving on, by the side of the path in Highlow Wood we encountered a series of Ant Hills, 2 1/2 to 3 ft tall, these definitely raised more interest than my ghost story!

On a snowy morning, five brave walkers set off from Bolsterstone to conquer some of the ups and downs of Stocksbridge. The route took us down to Fox Valley, along the Steel Valley Way then into Tin Mill Woods. We then tackled a steep ascent up towards Green Moor and had our coffee stop in The Delft playing field. Afterwards, we crossed the cricket field and started our descent back down towards Fox Valley, stopping on the way to admire and pat a donkey who nibbled on Sandra's jacket!

Well the weather didn't look good driving towards the start point, foggy (what?!) and steady drizzle on the windscreen. However, we set off on the walk with low cloud and mist which lasted throughout the walk though the visibility slowly improved. But it was dry! 16 of us set off down and into the Fairy Glen (not named on the O/S mapping, so this is what I call it) where we took an early "elevenses".

Thirteen of us gathered in a dank and miserable Edale car park to partake in one of the most gruelling Peak District walks. The walk took us up Grindslow Booth which gets steeper and steeper as you reach the summit of the knoll. One of the party was ready to turn back on a number of occasions but was pushed, cajoled, even bullied to complete the one and a quarter hour ascent. Her look of achievement at the knoll was something to behold. We continued along the ridge and before we reached Crowden Tower we set off across Edale Moor and Kinder Scout.

Elysium, Brownhill Res, Digley Res, Hinchliffe Mill, Washpit with a diversion to The Carding Shed, Hill Top