Harthill

17 walkers set off from Harthill on a cold and breezy day, but otherwise dry. The only significant ascent was for a few hundred metres out of Harthill, thereafter the route could genuinely be described as “leisurely”. Our first stop for a short break and refreshments was at the delightful church in Thorpe Salvin with its historic wooden Tudor Arched porch protecting the magnificent Norman Arched carved stone doorway. Our route then took us through the village before heading off across fields and woodland to join the Chesterfield canal where we followed the towpath heading in the direction of Kiverton. This section was a pleasant stroll as we were sheltered from the icy wind for most of the time. We finally had a shortened lunch break on a rather exposed part of Kiverton Lakes, but at least we had seating on benches and some well placed large stones. That left approximately 45 mins back to our starting point in Harthill. The total distance was 8 miles and we were back any the start at 13.30, illustrating that we did not “hang around” in the cold wind. My thanks to the members who came out on a cold wintery day.