A Tour Around Burbage Brook

Second day of our little Peak District excursion. Started off as a nice frosty morning but by the time we met with UF for a walk around Burbage Rocks, we were in deep thick clouds.

We walked along Millstone Edge and past Over Owler Tor and saw nothing. We decided to skip Carl Wark as it didn’t seem worth the trouble in swirling fog.

We decided to have an early lunch on Higger Tor. While we brewed up the wind picked up a bit and seemed to clear the fog. We were treated to some views across the broad valley of Burbage Brook and Burbage Rocks.

By the time we set off the weather had improved markedly. There was even some watery sunshine.

Looking back to Higger Tor and Carl Wark.

As it was now quite cold and windy we decided to stay low and head down the path alongside Burbage Brook.

None of us had ever walked along by the river so thought it would make a pleasant – and warmer – change.

Heading down the muddy path (all paths are muddy these days) down to the river.

An inspired decision as its really rather lovely down by the river.

Lots of of small cascades and green swathes of turf. Most unlike the Dark Peak.

Its always fun to follow a river, small or large.

Apart from a few sections of squelching bog and mud – some of which required some delicate moves and hanging from fences to bypass, it was an excellent walk.

Th weather continued to improve as we walked. Some very decent views back to Higger Tor.

The lower part of the valley towards Burbage Bridge

A lovely little bridge near the main track.

Carl Wark and Higger Tor (and blue sky!)

From an extremely gloomy start it had turned into a really fine afternoon.

We crossed the main road and followed the Burbage Brook back towards the van.

Some lovely winter shots dark clouds and low angled sunlight.

As ever, dodging the slimy mud was the biggest challenge.

I used to love walking this stretch when we lived in Derbyshire many years ago. The path runs right next to the river through a delightful meadow studded with trees.

We reached the van and decided on brew and cake before the long journey home.

We even had time for a quick wander back out to Millstone Edge – this time we had the view!

Another fine weekend away in the Peak District – really enjoying re-acquainting myself with the area over the past couple of years.