The walk starts with a gentle climb uphill along the track next to Raven's Low Flat.

Whilst it is still cloudy ahead of me behind me the cloud is breaking up as I look back over the parking area to Whetstone Ridge.

As I head onto the moor I take a shot across towards Grin Low, which you can just about make out in the gloom if you know which hill it is on.

Fortunately I'm heading towards the blue sky. The trees on Burbage Edge come into view as I head across Raven's Low Flat.

I soon reach Berry Clough, where my path turns uphill. Here looking across the Goyt Valley to Shining Tor and The Tors.

Heading along Burbage Edge and I get to enjoy a bit of bog-hopping.

Looking across to Axe Edge as I approach the top of Burbage Edge.

The trig on Burbage Edge soon comes into view.

It's nearly 14 years since I was last here and then I was joined by several members of the OFC, today I have the trig to myself and so far I haven't seen another walker.

I take some time to enjoy the views, here looking across to Combs Moss.

Looking across the Goyt Valley to Foxlow Edge and Cats Tor.

I can just about make out the top of the trig on Shining Tor, which is virtually opposite me.

Continuing round, the Cat and Fiddle and Whetstone Ridge from the trig point.

Finally, Axe Edge from the trig point.

No sooner have I left the summit of Burbage Edge than Wildmoorstone Brook comes into view.

Stood by the gate that would take me to the track heading towards Tunnel Farm I briefly consider following the path that continues down Burbage Edge to Wildmoorstone Brook. I opt for the easier, if slightly longer route and go through the gate.

Heading across the unnamed section of moor, with views across to Corbar Hill.

As I head down the clough I can enjoy the views across to The Tors.

Looking across to Burbage Edge as I head down the clough.

I soon cross the old Cromford and High Peak Railway line and the blocked up tunnel entrance.

Continuing down Wildmoorstone Brook, where there are lots boardwalks to help you cross the many streams coming down the side of the valley.

As I approach the bottom of the clough I look back across Wild Moor to Burbage Edge.

I have seen no-one since I took the path down Wildmoorstone Brook, although I can hear the voices of people following the old railway line above me.

At the bottom of the clough several paths join up and I spot the bridge that I will take across the stream to follow the path to Goytsclough Quarry.

I'm now on new territory to me and I find myself following a good path below Wild Moor.

As I reach the gate I get my first glimpse of Errwood Reservoir.

I start to look out for a good spot with a view for my lunch and although there are plenty of nice views the horseflies, which have been building in numbers, mean I pass on this spot.

I had been looking forward to having my lunch looking along Errwood Reservoir, but it wasn't to be.

Instead I have lunch sat under this tree which seemed to protect me from the flies, although it did mean my view was of a wall.

Looking back to my lunch spot.

A final view of Errwood Reservoir before I head through the gate and along the path that will take me below Goyt's Moss.

The next section of the walk took me through a path that was flanked on either side by ferns, but thankfully the path itself was clear so there was no worrying about stones hidden beneath the ferns.

When I reached a section that was clear of ferns I was able to enjoy the view across the valley to Stake Side.

Looking back and my path below Goyt's Moss is lost in the ferns and trees I have just come through.

As I approach Goytsclough Quarry I come across this small waterfall, which appears to be at the end of Deep Clough.

An old packhorse bridge takes me across the stream that comes down from Berry Clough.

All that I need to do now is follow the road along the Goyt Valley back to the car park. As I do so I can enjoy the sound and occasional view of the River Goyt down below me.

I reach the old Derbyshire Bridge, which like the previous packhorse bridge was moved when the reservoirs were built. A few minutes after crossing the bridge I'm back at the car having explored new ground and enjoyed one of the few good days we have had so far this summer.

 

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