Entries from January 2010

Drifting Snow

11th January 2010 · No Comments

Adding to the travel problems, the strong winds are now causing the powdery snow to drift, creating snow dunes. Manifold Primary School was open for 5 minutes today but closed before we got there! More snowman building for us I guess!

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View Towards Alstonefield

10th January 2010 · No Comments

A view towards Alstonefield and The Raikes in late afternoon.

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The Snow And Ice Continues

9th January 2010 · No Comments

There seems to be no let up in the cold snap and although there are elements of great beauty around, everyone’s now fed up with the snow and ice. The children still haven’t been to school this year and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council still haven’t emptied our bins! Unfortunately, the forecast doesn’t look too good [...]

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The Perfect Peak District Dog

8th January 2010 · No Comments

Having decided on the perfect Peak District Cottage and the perfect Peak District car, I thought it was time to identify the perfect Peak District dog! And here she is – our Border Terrier, Molly. Her thick double coat keeps her impervious to the rain, snow and cold winds and her boundless energy means that [...]

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Revidge Wood

7th January 2010 · No Comments

Revidge Wood in the snow, looking towards Warslow. Revidge is one of those lovely places often overlooked by visitors to The Peak District. The trig point on the top offers amazing 360 degree views over the heather, from Ecton Hill, to Morridge to The Dragon’s Back and Parkhouse, not to mention frequent sightings of grouse, [...]

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