Langsett is one of the many reservoirs in the Penistone area, and with the Midhope Moors above, it makes a very varied walk. We began with a quick visit to the Bank View Cafe, which is open every day. The Barn car park is good for the shorter walks, but gets very busy. We used the Whams Road car park which always has a few spaces left. After crossing the road the walk is already picturesque, with views of the nearby woods and moors beyond. There are many paths to use, but we used the off trail one going right, down to the little Porter or river Don feeder. Idealic spot for a picnic, but we just took many photos! Amie managed to fall in but didn't get too wet. The walk route climbs above the river, as we approach the beginning of the steady uphill to Midhope Moor. The views of the heather is a wonderful sight, and appears to go on forever. There are a couple of escape paths if you want to shorten the walk, but most of us carried on the well defined track. There is a sign at a major junction, we turned left here towards Hazlehead, the other route is to the Derwent Valley. Climbing again uphill, it's best to look back and see the amazing views across to Emley Moor and Penistone; just before the descent towards the reservoir over what is quite a rough terrain. There is a sneaky left hand path through Langsett village which can easily be missed, this saves walking on the road. Once at the reservoir, there is the Wagon and Horses pub which is across from the Bank View cafe; three of our group joined us again at this point after their shorter route was used. We were soon back at the car park, ready for our late Sunday lunch at the Rose and Crown, Hoylandswaine. We were on time, and joined three more guests for a very decent lunch. They coped very well, although with twenty diners in our party they took the orders for each table, so some ate a little later but managed a drink or two in between! Truly back on schedule with our walks again, it was like we'd never been away. Looking forward to planning the next months walk!
Our third Flamborough group walk in June 2017
Our traditional Summer walk to Flamborough was no disappoint with our fewer walkers than previous years, and for some that managed to see the rare Puffins an absolute delight! Another glorious day began at the Lighthouse Cafe for breakfast, and as usual excellent quality and service was provided for us. We called at the Ship in the town for refreshments, and the North Landing cafe, which always has friendly staff and decent beer, ice cream and food. We did spend some time photographing Puffins among the many seagulls, testing out our telephoto lensed cameras to the max! Altogether, a very steady relaxing day, and the 9 miles seemed to glide by. We went for our late afternoon tea back in the Lighthouse Cafe, yet again brilliant service and food. I was thinking this may be the last visit here for a while, and maybe try somewhere else next year, but Flamborough is hard to beat. Below are our many photos taken by Paul and myself.......
Flamborough June 2017
The Oxley Trail 7 mile walk
Walton Nature Trail and Waterton Park
Skipwith Common and lunch at the Drovers Arms
Boston Spa and Clifford 6.5 mile walk
Boston Spa and Clifford was this months chosen walk. By coincidence, we did this walk in January 2015. No photos for this one I'm afraid, as no one took a camera, shame! Apparently everyone enjoyed the walk and visit to the pubs and lunch at the 50/50 cafe. Joan BM and Judy worked hard to bring the group together, and I've only heard good reports. Well done from me! Here is a useful link to find walks and other interests in Boston Spa www.bostonspapc.org.uk/Boston-Spa-Parish-Council/local_walks-7374.aspx