PEAK DISTRICT - WOLFSCOTE DALE 3rd JULY 2011
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Peak District - Alstonefield & Wolfscote Dale |
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The Peak District White Peak Area - OL24 |
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Alstonefield, Coldeaton Bridge, Wolfscote Dale, Beresford Dale, Narrowdale, Alstonefield. |
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6 Miles |
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Mainly sunny |
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Leaving Alstonfield heading for the descent to Wolfscote Dale. |
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Further along the footpath Wolfscote Dale comes into view . |
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The descent down Gipsy Bank, quite slippery in wet weather, but not today with the strong sun overhead. |
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Looking back across the bridge over the River Dove, with Gipsy Bank behind. |
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The early part of the riverside walk is well sheltered from the sun.
Further along the river the trees thin out and we are again in full sun.
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This skull was left sticking up on a pole in the water. |
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Quite dramatic rocky outcrops along this part of the walk. |
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Nice to see some colour today, I think this is a Smooth Hawk's-Beard. |
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At the upper end of Wolfscote Dale, with a few clouds forming. |
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At the far end of Wolfscote Dale where Beresford Dale takes over, we cross the river once again. |
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With Narrowdale Hill on the Left and Gratton Hill on the right the view improves as we gain height. |
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Further up the hill towards Low Plantation the views become more expansive. |
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Before returning to Alstonfield a last look back. |
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