Vale Royal and Knutsford Ramblers by Steve Thomas

Thirty six ramblers joined the coach to Bakewell in the Derbyshire Peak District recently. All groups began their walks at the Bakewell showground. Mike Bromwich took the A group to Chatsworth House then onto the ridge and along to Calver returning though Pilsley after 14 miles with 2500ft of climbing.

Judith Halman took the B group to Stanton in the Peak and the Nine Ladies stone circle before descending to Rowsley and returning through the woodland after 12 miles with 1800ft of climbing.

The C group, led by Steve Thomas, followed the A group to Chatsworth and returned via Rowsley after 9½ miles with 1000ft of ascent.

Ken McKenzie took the D group up the River Wye to Ashford-in-the-water to see the well dressing then returned along the Monsal Trail after seven miles with 700ft of climbing. The weather was great with sunshine all day. Back in Bakewell they enjoyed their summer meal at the Rutland Arms where they were fed heartily finishing, of course, with Bakewell puddings.

The next trip will be to Beddgelert in Snowdonia on Sunday, June 21. For more details, and to book your seat, please phone Barbara Ward 01565 651765