A circular walk of around 8 miles with around 1000 feet of ascent, on a fine sunny day, with a strong wind. It was warm enough to cast a few clouts in sheltered spots warmed by the sun. The recent dry weather has left the sometimes boggy ground dry and springy, and very pleasant to walk on.
We followed the same route as on Saturday 19 November 2016, with one difference. Half way through instead of going down to the road we climbed Hen Cloud instead.
On the way we saw and heard a stonechat, a chiffchaff, lapwings, and several green hairstreak butterflies. A cuckoo or two were vocal all day.
We followed the same route as on Saturday 19 November 2016, with one difference. Half way through instead of going down to the road we climbed Hen Cloud instead.
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| Anroach Farm |
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| Gib Tor |
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| Water Avens |
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| Higher up on the ridge |
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| Pano from the ridge |
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| Hen Cloud |
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| Looking back over Tittesworth Reservoir, near Leek |
