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2016.01.31 (bus broke down at Fox House - different walk). Fox
House, Longshaw Estate, Grindleford Stn. (cafe), Padley Chapel, Greenwood Farm,
Under Railway, Leadmill Bridge, Callow Wood & Farm, Offerton Hall, Shatton,
Townfield Lane, Elsmore Hill Farm, Botham Farm, short of Bradwell, back to
Brough, Navio Roman Fort, Hope - leader Trevor Moss - Sunday
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| path above the ha-ha (walled trench to keep out deer &
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| snow disappeared as we descended |
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| 'wheel' on wall of old water mill near Padley Gorge. Not clear
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| leader points out chestnut catkins, and red buds where nuts form |
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| Padley Chapel |
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| ruins of a substantial building |
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| stone kitchen sink with 'plug' hole |
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| remains of stone spiral stair in front |
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| 'tea room' |
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| leaving Padley Chapel |
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| early Bluebells |
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| under the railway line |
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| River Derwent |
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| Snowdrops |
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| River Derwent upstream of Leadmill Bridge |
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| Offerton Hall in the gloom |
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| pond - remains of ancient River Derwent meanders |
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| water drops |
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| lunch in convenient barn |
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| old mill? |
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| remains of lead smelter flume |
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| Hope Church in the rainy gloom |
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