Monsal Head

Commencing from the roadside just below Monsal Head the Wednesday Medium Car walkers proceeded to Little Longstone before turning north for the long steady climb to Chertpit Plantation and Longstone Edge. A turn here to head east along the lower reaches of the Edge then north again skirting the site of the now defunct Crossdale Head Mine Opencast workings before proceeding to the stand of trees at Water Rake for a coffee stop enhanced by Vanessa’s delicious apple bake. A short stop was made prior to the break for a group photo opportunity at the Kern.

From here way was made across a surprisingly dry underfoot Longstone more to follow the track alongside High Rake to reach Bleaklow. Turning south a steady descent was made to Rowland for lunch with an additional short stop made for “marmalade bagging”. On then to Great Longstone and Little Longstone finishing the wander with a very steady climb back to Monsal Head.