MSR Walking Holiday Weekend at Dovedale 28th April to 2nd May 2011

43 members participated.

Stayed at HF Newton House, near Dovedale, Derbyshire.

Friday 29^th April

Arrived by coach 14:30, and after settling in we had tea and then toasted the new royal couple with Bucks Fizz, following which we enjoyed a short walk along the Tissington Trail. We met our leaders Harry, Viv and David at the walks-talk and prepared to make our walks selection for the next day, which promised to be dry and sunny. Evening activities were shared between the three leaders which consisted of a selection of quizzes, with Darts, dominoes, dancing etc on the Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Saturday 30^th April

1.       Easier Walk           7.25 miles Robin Hoods Stride and Lathkill Dale (13 in party)

Starting at Birchover visiting Robin Hoods Stride, Youlgrave, Lathkill Dale and Haddon Hall, finishing in Bakewell.

2.       Medium Walk         9 miles Robin Hoods Stride and Lathkill Dale (20 in party)

Starting at Stanton in the Moor visiting Nine Ladies Stone Circle and Cork Stone, Robin Hoods Stride, Mock Beggars Hall, Youlgrave, Lathkill Dale and Haddon Estate, finishing in Bakewell.

3.       Harder Walk          12.5 miles Robin Hoods Stride and Lathkill Dale (7 in party)

Starting in Monyash visiting Lathkill Dale, Bateman House and Mardale Mine, Kirk Dale, Magpie Mine, Deep Dale, Monsal Dale and Viaduct and Monsal Head, finishing in Ashford-in-the-Water.

Sunday 1^st May

1.       Easier Walk           7 miles Dovedale (11 in party)

Circular walk from Newton House visiting Bosters Grange and Limekilns, Lovers Leap, Dovedale, Milldale, The Viator’s (travellers) Bridge and steeply back to Newton House.

2.       Medium Walk         9 miles Dovedale (18 in party)

Circular walk from Newton House visiting Tissington village via the Tissington Trail, Lindale passing Thorpe Cloud and Stepping Stones, Dovedale, Mill Dale, The Viator’s (travellers) Bridge and steeply back to Newton House.

3.       Harder Walk          11.5 miles Dovedale (8 in party)

Circular walk from Newton House visiting Mill Dale, The Viator’s (travellers) Bridge, Dovedale, Lindale, Thorpe Village, Fenny Bentley then The Limestone Way to Parwich, Tissington village, Alsop-en-le-Dale to the Tissington Trail and Newton House.

Monday 2^nd May

Boarded coach for the trip south to Melbourne, where one party of 21 set off on a 4.1 mile walk to Ticknall via Staunton Harold Reservoir and Calke Park. The other party of 15 did a slightly shorter circular walk from Ticknall via Calke Park. After a brief refreshment stop in Ticknall the coach returned us all to Sussex after what was a very enjoyable time. Many thanks go to the organisers of the holiday.

Organisers                    Ray & Alison

Walk Leaders                Harry, Viv & David

Drivers                          David & Roger