The last ten days Lars Bengtsson has been visiting. We made a whistlestop tour round the south of England and Wales. The first few days were particularly beautiful, if somewhat on the chilly side, but that didn’t stop us. The benefit of having the car was we could go camping, luxury style – duvet included. It’s 4 years since I’ve seen a British winter and I’m enjoying it as much as the Autumn.
We arrived in the Peak District late afternoon, after a detour to Sherwood Forest because we saw the sign and figured why not. After a scenic drive from Bakewell to Edale we chanced upon Mam Tor in a failed attempt to find a campsite and so were greeted to a stunning sunset over the Peaks.

Most campsites were shut over the winter and the hostels were all full, but we found one in the village of Hope. Conveniently there was a pub just a few hundred metres away, where we passed the chilly evening.


The next morning we drove up to the Ladybower Reservoir and went for a bike ride….





And in the late afternoon we drove up the Snake Pass towards Glossop and got out for a little walk over the Access land. There was just time before it got dark on these short days! That is perhaps the only thing not to like about the winter-time…



At the end of the day we drove to Snowdonia as the forecast was for one more good clear day before the temperature started to rise and the rain to fall. Lars wanted to go up Snowdon.
This has definitely whetted my appetite to see more of the Peak District…
Amazing photos Lloydy!!
Thanks Lesley – Have a happy xmas!!
I really love the Peak District, especially in the winter. There is a great little National Trust campsite called North Lees, just below Stannage Edge.
I live in Sheffield and we’re so luck to have the Peak District just on our doorstep.
I’m rather jealous! This is the first time I’ve ever been but sure it won’t be the last. I’ll remember that campsite for next time…
Nice to see you moving again. Great pictures.
And a happy Xmas to both both you.
sean
Can’t even get a simple sentence right 🙂
… happy Xmas to BOTH OF YOU !
sean
Thanks Sean – Tis over a year since we met in Utah! How time flies.
Wishing you a Happy Xmas too! Bet there’s loads of snow over there…
Proper coffee while camping, I like it, nice to have the car 🙂
Proper coffee while camping, I like it, nice to have the car 🙂
Proper coffee and bacon butties for breakfast. The only way to start the day 🙂
I live in Doncaster and go walking in the Peak District every week. It’s beautiful whatever the time of year, and large areas are easily accessible by public transport.