Bradwell and Eldon Hill, 17th August 2019

Two contrasting walks this weekend, one exploring the paths used for centuries by local farmers, miners, quarrymen and Romans, up over undulating moorland and the Pennine watershed to reach Eldon Hill overlooking the western flanks of the Peak District.  The other was the classic route along the Great Ridge from Mam Tor with views down to the Edale Valley, Castleton and Hope.


(Some of ) the group at the start point next to Bradwell Brook

Looking back at Bradwell

Good going underfoot on one of the green lanes

Strange concrete beams left next to the quarries

A good example of one of the many disused limestone quarries in the area

Group taking lunch at Eldon Hole below Eldon Hill.  Not much to look at (the hole that is) but at 55 metres it is the deepest pothole in the area and "one of the Seven Wonders of the Peak"

Eldon Hill from the other side - or what's left of it
Celebrating Bingham Market T-shirt Awareness Month

Hope Cement Works - the highlight of the weekend

And back to Bradwell via the Hope Cement Works - as close up as you get