Peak District day 3

Feeling good again, so we tackled another walk this morning.  Set off around 09.50 after a good breakfast.  Our route today stretched towards the north and east of the hotel, whereas the previous two had been to the west and south.

Total distance walked was about 6.4 miles (10.4 km), which we covered in 2 hours 35 minutes, but again with stops we were out for 3 hours 35 minutes.  Total elevation climbed by adding all the uphill sections together was 1200 feet (364 metres). The highest point we reached was Lantern Pike at an official elevation of 1231 feet (373 metres) above sea level, although my phone said it was 1444 feet (438 metres).  It felt a lot higher than that!

Along the way I managed to lose my sunglasses (had them perched on top of my cap while going through a gloomy stretch under the trees and forgot about them the next time I adjusted the cap).  I posted a notice back at the hotel asking that if anyone should see a sheep wearing a cheap pair of shades, would they please ask the sheep to return them to me.  You never know, maybe the local sheep are more understanding than the horses we met yesterday!?

We arrived back at the hotel around 13.25 and spent most of the afternoon resting our weary muscles.  It was a very enjoyable day out, but it was hard work.  The photos don't really do justice to how steep the terrain was ... and we saw several people attempting the climb on mountain bikes!  Either very fit or very brave or very foolish ... or a combination of all three!

Enjoy the photos!