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2016.04.17 - Ashopton Viaduct, Crookhill Farm, Hagg Side, Lockerbrook Farm, Fairholmes, Derwent Reservoir, Hollins Clough, E of Pike Low, Briery Side, Well Head, E Ladybower Reservoir, behind / front Ladybower Inn, Hetherdene, Ladybower Reservoir Wall, part Derwent Valley Heritage Way, turn off to Bamford Mill, Bamford - leaders Jackie Dauris & Linda Cooley - Sunday

 

Ashopton Viaduct crossing Ladybower Reservoir. Bamford Edge behind.
light dusting of snow which largely disappeared during day
 
 
Crookhill Farm
Wheel Stones on Derwent Edge across valley / reservoir
 
Win Hill behind
 
 
 
Bamford Edge at top. Crookhill farm just behind
 
 
 
 
Alport Dale in centre distance
Lose Hill on left - Rushup Edge to right
 
 
 
valley leading to Snake Pass and Manchester beyond
 
Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre
a view of the farm (after passing it on other side)
Ladybower Reservoir
descending towards Fairholmes
 
 
canal bearing water from Woodlands Valley into Derwent Reservoir
Upper Derwent Reservoir dam wall 
 
 
 
track crossing Hollins Clough
up Hollins Clough
 
a glance back at the dam wall
 
 
shadow reflections around tree
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ladybower Reservoir and Ashopton Viaduct again in sight. Bamford Edge behind
 
 
 
 
The Lost Village of Derwent
lost village below water
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Win Hill with Ashopton Viaduct in front
 
 
towards but above Ladybower Inn
 
 
another viaduct crossing Ladybower Brook - this viaduct leads to Hetherdene & Bamford
Ashopton Viaduct with Crook Hill behind
The Ladybower Reservoir embankment
overflow spillyway
a fine balancing act
The Tailbay which distributes the water
 
Tailbay with Bamford Edge behind
another view of Bamford Edge
Derwent Heritage Way
 
zoomed in to Millstone Edge in distance
Bamford Mill
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Anglers Rest
Bamford roof tops and church spire

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