The Queens Chair

June 24, 2015 richardpeakwalkingadventures

If you’re out walking on The Roaches on the Staffordshire side of the Peak District and you fancy a sit down, you couldn’t go far wrong by stopping for a rest at The Queen Chair! This is a seat with a fabulous view! It’s carved out of the gritstone on the edge of a cliff, and above the seat is a plaque declaring that the Prince and Princess of Teck visited the site on Aug 23rd 1872. Apparently Sir Phillip Brocklehurst of Swythamley, a wealthy local landowner invited the royal pair. The Prince was a minor German aristocrat and the Princess … Continue reading The Queens Chair

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Learn about the fascinating geology of the Peak District

June 19, 2015 richardpeakwalkingadventures

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Meadow Saxifrage

June 5, 2015June 5, 2015 richardpeakwalkingadventures

If you’re out walking in the area of the Peak District known as The White Peak at this time of year (May/June) look out for the pretty white flowers of Meadow Saxifrage. This plant loves the dry limestone soils of … Continue reading Meadow Saxifrage

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Sunset and The Belt of Venus

February 10, 2015February 10, 2015 richardpeakwalkingadventures

On Saturday towards the end of our walk we were treated to the sight of the most amazing sunset. What’s more, in the opposite direction to the sunset there was also fabulous pink glow in the sky. This pink glow … Continue reading Sunset and The Belt of Venus

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Nelson’s Monument and The Three Ships

January 4, 2015 richardpeakwalkingadventures

Everyone has heard of Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, London and many people also know of The Nelson Monument on Calton Hill, Edinburgh. But did you know that in the Peak District we have our own Nelson’s Monument? Not only … Continue reading Nelson’s Monument and The Three Ships

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Bronze Age Rock Art

December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 richardpeakwalkingadventures

The area between Gardoms Edge and Birchen Edge in the Peak District was once the site of a small Bronze age settlement and was farmed by the people who lived there. If you take a wander around the area, you … Continue reading Bronze Age Rock Art

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The ruins of Errwood Hall

October 20, 2014October 20, 2014 richardpeakwalkingadventures

A walk in the hills and woodland around beautiful Errwood Reservoir in the Peak District wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the ruins of Errwood Hall. Once a very grand building, the hall dates back to the 1830’s and … Continue reading The ruins of Errwood Hall

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Beautiful Bilberries

August 13, 2014 richardpeakwalkingadventures

This year has been a good year for bilberries on the moors. The tiny pink flowers appear in spring and are replaced with tasty purple berries as August approaches. They are delicious to eat right up there on the moors, or to pick and take home to be transformed into bilberry and apple pie or bilberry jam. My mum’s old recipe for bilberry jam is 2 1/2 lb of bilberrys, 1/4 pint of water, 3 tbsps lemon juice, 3 lbs sugar and pectin (quantity as recommended by the manufacturer on the bottle or packet). Simmer the cleaned fruit, water and … Continue reading Beautiful Bilberries

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Ladybower Reservoir – Setting the record straight . . .

July 6, 2014 richardpeakwalkingadventures

I am by no means wishing to detract from the fabulous sporting achievements of the cyclists who took part in the second day of the Tour de France, or from the brilliant organisation of the race itself. I would however … Continue reading Ladybower Reservoir – Setting the record straight . . .

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Solomon’s Temple, Buxton

June 27, 2014June 27, 2014 richardpeakwalkingadventures

Anyone who has been to the Buxton area has probably seen Solomon’s Temple high up on the hillside to the south of the town. It is a lovely short walk either from Buxton town centre, or from the Pooles Cavern car park, or even nearer from the Buxton Country Park car park near to Grinlow caravan site. You can climb the spiral staircase to the top of the tower and be rewarded with fabulous views across the landscapes of both the Dark Peak and the White Peak. The tower was built in 1896 by public subscription and is thought to take its … Continue reading Solomon’s Temple, Buxton

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Amazing things seen and enjoyed on our guided hill and moorland walks.