7.52 miles 1731' ascent

 We met up at Binns Green car park for the Annual OFC Peak District Walk.  This year it was led by Simon and we were joined by two new members Louise and Mike.  We walked up to Indian Head and then along to Chew Reservoir.  At time the gusts of wind were so strong they almost blew us off our feet.  It was decided that we would leave Dovestones Edge for another day and return to Dovestones Reservoir via the old road.

Despite the weather we had a good walk and we even managed to see some views after the sun came out towards the end of the walk.  Thanks to Simon for planning and leading today's walk.  Thanks also to my fellow OFC members who made today's walk so enjoyable.

7.46 miles 3000' ascent

I joined some new friends for a walk up Snowdon. We all met up about 7:30 in the car park at Penypass and managed to get one of the last parking slots. The weather was wonderful, the views were superb and the company couldn't be faulted.

Thanks to Steve, Sharon, Josh, Mike, Sheila, Bill, Lydia and Ashley for their company, not forgetting the 2 boxers who delighted everyone who saw them. Special thanks go to Barbara for providing the very welcome hot meal after the walk.

8.50 miles 1016' ascent

Today's walk took us across three of the White Peak Edges: White Edge, Curbar Edge and Froggatt Edge.  We decided to do this walk because it would give me a chance to do a longish but fairly level walk with only a small amount of ascent.
Although the walk was 8.5 miles long, by the time we had had a couple of cups of tea and coffee at the start, a lengthy lunch on White Edge and a stop in a pub whilst we sheltered from a particluarly heavy shower, the walk was actually 6 and half hours of laughs and jokes.  Thanks to Les, Kev, Lin Chris and Mike for their company.

6.43 miles 1671' ascent

Standing some 80 metres high and 300 metres wide Malham Cove is a curved crag of carboniferous limestone formed after the last ice age.  It is one of my favourite places and is well worth a vist at any time of the year.  Today I brought Les here to show her some of the natural wonders of the Yorkshire Dales.
We had a gentle stroll and took loads of photos, so it wasn't a fast walk.  Many thanks to Les for doing all the driving.

6.24 miles 310' ascent

Today's walk explored the River Aire and Leeds Liverpool Canal between Saltaire and Bingley.  Saltaire is named after Titus Salt and the River Aire, which runs through the village. Titus Salt rose from modest beginnings to become one of the country’s most successful industrialists. He was deeply religious and a firm believer in the benefits of education. Salt had the village built so that he could make fine wool fabrics using the most effcient methods available and provide a healthy environment for his workers.

Although the walk took just over four hours, we took our time and enjoyed the scenery and the good weather.  Thanks to Les for walking with me today.

5.83 miles 1700' ascent

This was the fourth OFC Ingleborough and Gaping Gill meet. It not only gave me the chance of meeting fellow OFC members for a walk but also gave me the opportunity to descend Gaping Gill again.

This was an interesting walk despite the weather.  Thanks to Liz for organising the day and to Peter for providing the certificates and badges.