Ian and I were looking forward to a Winter sunrise over Edale, and we were not disappointed – although this was just about the only sunshine to break through during the whole day. A deep frost covered the valley, in marked contrast to the countryside that we had travelled through – the frost turned out to be snow as we got near the top of Ringing Roger. The sunrise was truly gorgeous.
We did most of the Skyline route, only missing out the out and back to Grindslow Knoll. The run seems to really begin in earnest with the ascent of Lord’s Seat. Brown Knoll lures you in and seeps away the energy. Beautiful to walk, treacherously deceptive to run. At least, the frozen surface offered us a sporting chance of avoiding the shoulder-deep bogs, sometimes..
Swine’s Back, and some winter atmosphere, with low cloud, cold and poor visibility. Tingling surreality, as rock shapes took a more solid form, and we found ourselves in the centre of the Woolpack.
Back to Ringing Roger, tired, cold and happy.
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- View from Mam Tor
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- Sunrise over Lose Hill 1
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- Sunrise over Lose Hill 2
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- Sunrise over Lose Hill 3
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- View from Ringing Roger
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- View from Ringing Roger
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- From top of Win Hill looking West
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- Win Hill Trig Point
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- Win Hill looking East
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- Win Hill looking East
