Sunday, 28 June 2009

Peterborough Heritage Festival 2009

Peterborough Heritage Festival 2009




Wednesday, 24 June 2009

Youlgrave and Arbor low

This was a circular walk from Alport then on to Youlgrave then Arbor Low and on the way back, Middleton,Elton, Winster and then finally to Darley Dale where I caught the transpeak bus back to Derby.

This is Youlgrave Church

It was well dressing week and there were 7 wells in the village.


This is Arbor Low stone circle

Middleton by youlgrave village.


A hare walking in the middle of the lane

The fine village on Winster.

Friday, 19 June 2009

Breedon On the Hill

A circular walk starting in the Derbyshire village of Melbourne and then on to Breedon on the Hill, Calke abbey and Ticknall.




This is Melbourne Hall and the lake behind.


Breedon on the Hill Church from a distance.




The Shirley tomb inside the church.

Monday, 15 June 2009

Sissinghurst Castle Gardens



Sissinghurst Castle Garden is a national trust property located in Kent near Cranbrook. It was created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson in the 1930's.




The view from the tower.

The old farm buildings which are now shops, cafe and an a small museum.

Monday, 8 June 2009

Monday, 1 June 2009

Tissington to Matlock

This was a linear walk from Tissington to Matlock via Bradbourne, Brassington and Wirksworth

Tissington village pond