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Derwent was a village in Derbyshire that was demolished (or technically drowned) in 1944 to make way for the Ladybower reservoir. The extremely dry summer/autumn has allowed the left over structures to emerge and visitors went there in their hoards…
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Thanks to Julie Lawson for inviting me on aย Truth & Trust Adventure caving and climbing experience with guideย Malc Lawson for today’s adventure in Derbyshire.ย I have never done either before but thoroughly enjoyed both. Excellent guidance from Malc, owner…
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Dave Horton and I went for a circular walk that took us up Win Hill, over to Hope Cross, down to Alport Farm, and then up to Alport Castles. The final leg was a descent to Westend and round the…
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Tonight was interesting. I spent an hour and half in complete darkness on the moors. It was very cold, but I had a rug and coat and ePHOTOzine hat to warm me up. Why? To photograph my first proper star…
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I’m embarrassed to say this is my first ever viewing of a sunrise in Derbyshire. I was put off many years ago when I cycled from Hillsborough to Fox house to do my first sunrise and there was thick cloud…
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I took the cycle out to Ladybower today and cycled round the 25km route to Packhorse Bridge at Slippery Stones and back. Today’s photo365 is the bridge, a 17th century one, moved upstream brick by brick when the reservoir was…
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Well I wasn’t actually chasing a rainbow, I was after a sunset, but once again it failed to materialise on one of the edges in Derbyshire. This evening I went on Stanage Edge, and saw some spectacular light, stormy weather,…
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What a day…miserable most of the day at home weather wise but I saw a break and thought it would be worth going out to Derbyshire with the Lee Filters Big Stopper to get some cloud movement shots against rocks.…
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Probably my favourite photo from my Photo365 series so far. Almost like a present following the heavy week I’ve had. It’s a Highland cow taken on Baslow Edge in Derbyshire I was out testing the new Tamron 18-270mm lens on…

Iโm Lucas Brey, a travel blogger sharing practical guides, hidden gems, and honest tips from the road. Follow along for smart itineraries, great food finds, and stories worth bookmarking.
