Ticks

It’s time to raise awareness of ticks, they’ve become much more common in UK in recent years, partly down to milder winters and the increase in deer population. Ticks become a lot more active active at typical daytime temperatures about 15°C and above,...

1 Aug 2025: Ashford in the water

Ashford in the Water with lunch at the Bulls Head, Church Street, DE45 1QB. Usual start time of 10:00.Parking should be available on the street just beyond the pub (no charges).There is also a public carpark just around the corner (£2 per day – I think) there is...

6 June 2025: Calver

Near All Saints Church Calver Bridge Road. The full walk is 5miles and the short walk 2.5miles . Both walks are easy to follow, no difficult terrain stiles or steep inclines.The walk commences over Calver bridge onto the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. We walk over...

23 May 2025: Dronfield

The Hyde Park Inn. Hilltop Road, Dronfield, S18 1UH . Google map Lat/Lon (SatNav): 53.296,-1.474  OS map:  SK351776 Directions:Parking: far end of the Car Park away from the Pub Meet at: 09.45  for 10.00 start near the pubDistance: ~5 milesClimb:Lunch:- The Hyde Park...

9 May 2025: Hathersage

Start Location: Plough Inn, Hathersage S32 1BA. Google map Lat/Lon (SatNav): 53.32, -1.65 OS map Postcode: S32 1BA. Parking: The Plough Meet at: 09.45 for 10.00 start. Walk details: Anne, Peter and I have checked out what is now our “Official Spring Bluebell Walk”.  ...