Drought unveils lost village

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…

Caving and Climbing Adventure

Thanks to Julie Lawson for inviting me on a  Truth & Trust Adventure caving and climbing experience with guide Malc Lawson for today’s adventure in Derbyshire. …

Alport Castles

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…

Photo365 – Day 292 – Star Trails

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…

Photo365 – Day 277- Stanage Edge millstones

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…

Photo365 – Day 115 – Packhorse Bridge

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…

Photo365 – Day 43 – Chasing rainbows

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…

Photo365 – Day 37 – bleak day

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…

Photo365 – Day 23 – Highland Cow

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…