Thursday 27th walk: ‘Joe’s Walk’
And it seemed, the height of summer, a nice sunny evening to take part in a Graham Gill 4 miler, nicknamed ‘Joe’s Walk’ Starting out at the Big Layby, a short stroll before crossing the road to wander past Unstone Hall, when we spotted the White Horse of Unstone, and up to Ouzle Bank, delightful views over Chesterfield, Hardwick Hall, Bolsover Castle… across the field to join the circular Peak Resort bridlepath, where we walked downhill to Unstone, and had a welcome stop for a sit on the rocks and a sip of H20. Crossing the road, across a field containing wild orchids. Well, you would be wild if folks kept stopping to take photos of you every 5 minutes! Along the banks of the Mighty Drone, under the viaduct and up to the Old Unstone Line. This area is haunted by trains, as every so often, you get the imporession a train is passing close by. Down the field and across the soon-to-be-closed-because-of-bridge-repairs path, over the playing field, board walk, and back to the Big Layby. Thanks Graham…
