Ripley
Sunday 1st August
Off to unexplored territory. First problem, where to leave the car? A substantial portion of fruitcake (Thanks Sarah) held hunger at bay until a suitable bench for lunch was reached. There are many dismantled rail routes and canal remnants to divert attention away from public footpaths.
Try and catch sight of The Midland Railway – Butterley. Don’t let meanderings at the Junction keep you too late lest the gates be closed! Nick’s timing… .KRR 255
Sadly too late for ice cream.
OS Grid Ref: SK 405 507
Latitude: 53° 3' 7” N Longitude: 1° 23' 46" W
Start - Coffee 4.6 Miles:- Lunch 10.2 Miles:- Afternoon pause 13 Miles: - Finish 14.4 Miles: (1034 ft. assent)
Back at Codnor Reservoir