2. 2015

Peak District in December

One miraculous day the sun was forecast to actually shine in this Godforsaken, winter-striken land, so we dashed northwards to the Peak District
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  • We started our hike here at St Michael's Church, in the tiny town of Hathersage

    We started our hike here at St Michael's Church, in the tiny town of Hathersage

  • We hiked over hill and dale and through freezing wind, to the world-famous Stanage Edge - the birthplace of bouldering and mecca for climbers from across the UK

    We hiked over hill and dale and through freezing wind, to the world-famous Stanage Edge - the birthplace of bouldering and mecca for climbers from across the UK

  • Stanage Edge 2

    Stanage Edge 2

  • We walked for about a mile along the edge, being blasted by a truly freezing wind. Needless to say we encountered the occasional mad English jogger wearing almost nothing.

    We walked for about a mile along the edge, being blasted by a truly freezing wind. Needless to say we encountered the occasional mad English jogger wearing almost nothing.

  • Stanage Edge 3

    Stanage Edge 3

  • Stanage Edge JdeB 3

    Stanage Edge JdeB 3

  • Stanage Edge AK 2

    Stanage Edge AK 2

  • As I said, the world capital of bouldering. There were climbers everywhere. How they didn't freeze to death remains a fascinating physiological mystery to me. My hands were numb inside my gloves, yet they wore none...! Amazingly cool :)

    As I said, the world capital of bouldering. There were climbers everywhere. How they didn't freeze to death remains a fascinating physiological mystery to me. My hands were numb inside my gloves, yet they wore none...! Amazingly cool :)

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    As I said, the world capital of bouldering. There were climbers everywhere. How they didn't freeze to death remains a fascinating physiological mystery to me. My hands were numb inside my gloves, yet they wore none...! Amazingly cool :)