{"id":1005233,"date":"2022-04-02T21:02:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-02T20:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1005233"},"modified":"2022-11-04T15:21:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:21:29","slug":"hen-party-taxi-boys-tackle-chrome-and-parkhouse-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1005233","title":{"rendered":"Hen Party Taxi Boys Tackle Chrome and Parkhouse Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My soon-to-be daughter in law’s friends had arranged her party in a wonderful self catering country retreat near Longnor, south of Buxton. Jordan and I chauffered the bride’s mother and groom’s mother respectively to and from the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most of the ladies were out on a scavenging exercise (?!) we were given a peek into the hot tub area and tonight’s bar and disco room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So Jordan and I, with Rolo, took the opportunity to enjoy a classic White Peak walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 9.4 mile hike took in the classic peaks of Chrome and Parkhouse Hills and a stop at the lovely Cheshire Cheese Inn in Longnor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a cold day with much bright sunshine, and a few brief, heavy snow showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolo was with us and there was plenty of opportunity to let him off the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The walk is on OS Explorer Map OL24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We parked at the event site in Barrow Moor (SK17 0QP) and completed the walk clockwise. We were out for 6 hours including good stops for lunch and a pint !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barrow Moor To Hollinsclough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first section took us out over farm fields and tracks, and the views soon captivated us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An ancient “road” had Closed signs at eithr end, and vehicles were no longer allowed. It was quite passable for us and had Chrome Hill as a backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then Parkhouse Hill appeared to our right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hollingworth is a small hamlet, with a tearoom and a small Methodist Chapel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hollinsclough To Chrome Hill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We turned left, took a path on our right and crossed the River Dove, which is just a brook up here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We rose out of the valley and enjoyed the vista down into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There was a bit of a stand off between sheep and Rolo along this stretch. Yes, that’s him licking his lips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After Booth and Stoop Farm, the path rises over fields, and at the top the magnificence of Chrome Hill hit us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We took a breather before dropping down to the foot of Chrome Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And then the climb up the steep north western end of the hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I briefly found a sheltered spot near the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We enjoyed reaching the top and rewarded ourselves with lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chrome Hill To Parkhouse Hill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The views to Parkhouse Hill and the Dove Valley as we descended were amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No sooner were we down than the ascent of Parkhouse Hill started. I was wowed by Rolo’s sure-footedness so I resorted to all fours too on some of the really steep sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a short but challenging climb! Proud looking dog and owner at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He even got a portrait whilst admiring the view!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A group of girls reached the top from the opposite direction. We took their pic, and they took ours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They stayed on the summit awhile after we began our descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After the first gentle slope………<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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…….. it’s a steep scree path to the valley floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rolo was a little way below us, making light work of the steep slope, when I dislodged a tennis ball sized stone from the scree. It rolled to the very bottom of the hill…. followed at great speed by a very excited labrador, who’s played this tennis ball game with me before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He had a good look round, but couldn’t find a tennis ball!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parkhouse Hill To Longnor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We now had a gentle stroll along the flat Dove Valley. Looking back, a snow storm was engulfing the twin peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heading to Longnor we re-crossed the Dove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rising on the opposite side, we took a last look back along the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Longnor is a pretty village of stone buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Longnor To The Finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a lovely pint of Robinsons Wizard Amber Ale in The Cheshire Cheese Inn, we made our way along a track, passing a farm with twee glamping caravans and farmyard poultry and ducks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We were now in the Manifold Valley, and found a bridge to cross the river. Rolo wasn’t bothered about a bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A short walk up Leek Road, and we were back at Oak Tree Farm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What a fantastic walk with two wonderful companions, and I’m sure the ladies will have had a special, memorable day too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Finally…..<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have a new album out called Unlimited Love. It’s excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s Black Summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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