Dumfries & Galloway - Solway Firth Coast

Peak District - Rushup Edge to Back Tor

A stunning bright sunny day out in the Peak District today bought a lot of Sunday walkers (and cross country runners) out and about. Following a freezing night there was a lot of heavy frost and treacherous ice on the paths.

This was a walk of 2 parts. First, a hike up and along Rushop Edge & Lord's Seat, heading West, before returning back to the van for a bit of Lunch. Then it was a return visit to Mam Tor with the aim of going further along the ridge and climbing Back Tor. When I did this walk in December it starting Hailing before I got to Back Tor and meant climbing it was pointless (and dangerous).

Mam Tor, Barker Bank & Back Tor (Peak District)

Took a drive out to the peak district. Parked up near Castletown and climbed Mam Tor before continuing along the ridge of Barker Bank towards Back Tor.

I battled through strong winds (nearly got blown over twice), rain and then an ice hail shower (fortunately I was able to shelter under a tree at this point). Oh, and sometimes the sun came out too. Despite the weather (or maybe because of the weather) I enjoyed every minute of the walk.

Bamburgh Castle & Beach

For my last day in Northumberland, I gave the driving a rest and park up overlooking the beach next to Bamburgh Castle. I spent time staring out to sea towards the Farne Islands watching the north sea waves crashing on to the beach. I also took a look around the castle and a walk along the beach.

The lense of my new camera does not produce very sharp pictures in these circumstances but here are some of the pics anyhow...

Craster

Wed 19th

A tiny harbour is the focal point of Caster, a village famous for its smoked kippers (although the Herrings are no longer fished from here but are brought here for smoking from West Scotland).

Dunstanburgh Castle

The oldest parts of this castle date from 1313.

It has a dramatic position on a low headland with large north sea waves crashing onto the rocks.