Goyt Valley, Derbyshire

While I've been out of work i've been using my time sensibly! Been doing lots of DIY, mainly wallpapering & decorating my studio room. I've also widened my loft hatch, purely so that i can fit more junk in the attic! Also very much been enjoying the extra contact with my son, Jake, who turned two in January. Anyhow, My partner has taken some holiday time off and we have done some cool day trips. On this occasion we went to the Goyt Valley in Derbyshire (Peak District), specifically to visit Eerwood Hall. Ive been here many times before, mainly before Jake was here, at all times of the year. The best time to visit is around April when all the different colours of Rhodedendron bushes are in bloom. The walk we used to do was to cut along the top of the ridge by Pym's Chair for a mile or so, then dive off down to the left over rough ground, through the trees and finally joining one of the paths which leads to Eerwood Hall. This part of the hike is pretty cool in Mid-Winter after a heavy snowfall. Well, these days are a bit different, its just not practical anymore with a toddler! Here are some of the pics from the 'family version'. Look out for the smallest church in Britain, a quaint round little chappel not far from the road.