Saturday Walk 19th March (New Date) - Crook Hill and Derwent Reservoir

This is the walk that was cancelled 19th Feb due to snow.

For insurance, and common sense reasons, it is a requirement that people put their names down in advance if they intend to come on a Shamblers walk.

Walk: Crook Hill and Derwent Reservoir

Date:Saturday 19th MARCH

Start time: Meet at 9.45 for 10.00 start

Meeting point: Far side of bridge on A57 at Ladybower just where the small road on the right, up the side of Derwent Reservoir starts - grid ref: 191865 ( map OL1).

Approx distance: 7.5 miles

Approx duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

Route: Up to Crook Hill Farm, Lockerbrook, Fairholmes, Derwent Edge, Whinstone Lee, Ashopton.

Terrain: Open farm and moorland, gravel paths, muddy paths etc

Parking: Available here on A57 bridge

Refreshments: The tourist 'hut' is open for drinks and refreshments and we will stop here to have lunch on the picnic benches.

Toilets: At the tourist place where we will stop for lunch.

Public transport: Not sure on this one -

Walk Leaders: Hippiechick3, Village Owl

Additional information: This may suit those looking for a more challenging walk as its quite hilly! Look forward to seeing you.