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Saturday 9th May 2009
Out with young action men Stephen and Joe who have recently joined the Air Training Corps and were keen to get out and visit aircraft wreck sites in the dark peak to gain knowledge of aircraft from the past. We started out from Torside and up Wildboar Clough across the moor to Higher Shelf stones to visit the B29 Superfortress. Stopping at higher Shelf Stones Trig to take in the view of Kinder Scout Plateau. We return by way of the Wain Stones, and Joesphs Patch to visit the the wreckage of the Bristol Blenheim Bomber on Skyes Moor and returned by White Mare back to Torside. There was a very cold and strong wind throughout the day but it did not detter the young action men.
Tuesday 6th January 2009
Round Langsett with nephews Peter and Garry.
Saturday 4th March 06
Set of from Crowden on my tod, up Crowden Little Brook to Sliddens Moss. Found new bits of the Meteors Wreckage, well new to me. Came back above Crowden Great Brook, very cold day but sunny. Saw 7 mountain hares, several Grouse, 1 Kestrel and a Pygmy Shrew hiding in part of the wreckage. Not one person seen all day. All photos taken today
Sunday 12th to Thursday 16th Feb 2006
D and I visited Val and Alan at Talsarn, Mid Wales. Walking 3 of the days we were there. The weather was reasonably kind, with a couple of heavy showers.
Aberystwyth
Big ears
Talsarn, first lambs for Val & Alan
Saturday Feb 11th 2006
Ranger Guided Walk today, with Andy, Rachel and Bob. Five people arrived and we set off up Doctor's Gate to James Thorn then onto Higher Shelf Stones. Finally reaching the site of the crashed Superfortress RB-29A "Over Exposed" see below. Crashed 3rd November 1948
Come on let us in, it's freezing out here
It could have come from Mars for all he Knows
Dream on, no room in here for you three and Bob
Thursday Feb 9th 2006
Out with Bob & Len on Wharncliffe Crags, extremley cold, but sunny.
Saturday Feb 4th 2006
Edale Moor, aircraft wreck spotting with Bob. I planned the walk Friday evening, and we set off from Edale railway station at 10am Saturday. All our objectives were met, five aircraft wrecks, being found. Spare a thought for the poor souls that lost their life on crashing.
De Havilland Dragon Rapid crashed30-12-63
Avro Anson crashed Edale Moor 11-12-44
Bob at the Avro Anson site
Vickers Wellington
Crashed Blackden Edge 26-1-43
Looking South East from Nether Tor Edale
Saturday 25th Feb 06
Out on my ranger patrol shift with Rachel. Set off up Quarry Road to Cock Hill, a bitterly cold wind was blowing. On reaching Cock Hill there was a covering of snow. Went onto Bramah Edge and down Ogden Clough. Eventually returning via Deep Clough and the Trans Pennie Trail via the reservoirs. Saw one Mountain Hare all day but plenty of tracks.
All Photos taken today except the Hare
Hare and tracks
A Rangers life for me
Just can't get the staff these days
Old stone pipes once used for carrying water
Bob out sheep rustling with Alan at Crowden
Saturday 18th Feb 2006
Seemed like a good idea Friday night to go aircraft wreck hunting again on Saturday. Set off from Dove Stones Reservoir 10am on my todd, heading to Wimberry Stones for the first wreck. Tiring day, weather superb, mission accomplished. Spring has arrived saw 8 Golden Plovers a beautiful seasonal moorland bird.
Dove Stone Reservoir from above
Chew Reservoir any way up
Dove Stone Reservoir
Westland Lysander remains of at Slate Pit Moss
A few remains of the De Havilland Mosquito crashed 22-10-44
Sat 18th March 06
Route: Crowden, Crowden Little Brook, West End, Hey Moss, Loft End Quarry and Crowden. Bitterly cold wind with sunny intervals. All photos taken today.
Loft End Quarry
Mountain Hare Hey Moss
St James's Chapel Woodhead
Saturday 11th March 06
My Ranger Guided Walk, helped by Alan, Bob Dadds (Photographer and rear guard) and Jackie.
12 people arrived for the walk and we set off up from Crowden.
The route was Lads Leap, 541 Trig Point, Laddow Rocks, Sliddens Moss to the aircraft wrecks, then return by way of Crowden Little Brook. We saw 20 Mountain Hares, 2 Grouse, frog spawn and the remains of 2 Meteor Planes.
All photos Kindly taken by Bob today apart from the Hare. A brilliant day out with like minded people. A big thanks to you all, from John, Alan, Bob and Jackie
Meeting our visitors at Crowden
Let's have a drink
Jackie checks our route
Meteor Wreckage
Sunday 5th March 06
Sunset looking towards Black Hill
Saturday 8th April 06
Assisting Gary with a Ranger Guided Walk called "The Joy of Navigation" Route started at Doctors Gate Culvert, half way point Bleaklow Head, Grains in the Water and return. Five visitors arrived and off we went, with Bob at the rear.
Weather driving wind, hail and snow, this did not dishearten the five brave souls that arrived, infact they thoroughly enjoyed it. All photos taken today.
Gary giving instruction on navigation
Bob has spotted the shorts
Thursday 27th April 06
Out with Bob and Len at Dovestones and Yeomen Hay Reservoirs. Plenty of sunshine, all photos taken today.
Through here
Wheres the water gone
Saturday 1st April 06
Out with Bernie and son Mathew, route taken Glossop, Doctors Gate, James Thorn. Lower Shelf Stones, Higher Shelf Stones, Wain Stones, John Track Well, Torside Castle, Shooting Cabin, Cock Hill, and Quarry Road. Saw Mountain Hares, Curlews, Meadow Pipits, Grouse and a Golden Plover. Weather, hail, rain, strong winds, sun and a clap of thunder to boot.
All photos taken today
Bernie & Matt at the Super Fortress Wreckage
Super Fortress under carriage
Lower Shelf Stones
Torside Clough at John Track Well
Wain Stones or Kissing stones
Mountain Hare at Torside Castle
Thursday 11th May 06
Lathkill Dale, Over Haddon, Derbyshire out with Bob and Len, beautiful sunny day. All photos taken today.
Tuesday 16th May 06
Mid Wales at Val and Alans, weather was kind for one day. The rest was not so good but did not stop us walking, lack of weather was replaced by great company.
Gelmast Farm
Cefn Croes (See For Better Or Worse Page)
Red Kites
Doreen, John, Alan & Val, on Pen Y Garn
Orange Lichen on derelict building
Saturday 10th to Sunday 11th November 2007
Weekend in North Wales with Gary, Dave, Andy, John O, and yours truely. Day one started with a scramble come climb up Craig Fawr Rib to the summit, from Llynnau Cwn Silyn, then an easterly traverse of the Nantlle Ridge. Day two walked from Rhyd-Ddu to the summit of Myndd Mawr. A good time was had by all.
