17/02/2019
The walkers met at 9.30 by Ladybower Reservoir and walked up to Derwent Edge passing various tors enroute including Whinstone Lee Tor and Back Tor, before heading to Lost Lad. The view was clear, with only some haze in the distance. We then walked down the track into the valley to have lunch out of the wind by Abbey Brook, before heading up Poynton Bog and making use of the Open Access land. Coming off the ridge to head down to the Abbey Tip Plantation was the most hazardous part of the day with strong winds and a steep slope down. At the plantation, the group started to split with some opting for the easier and quicker route along the reservoir and others heading back up to Bamford House, contouring for a while before heading down near Fairholmes and spending a short while by Ladybower. For the final up of the day by Grindle Clough to the ridge and the descent back to the cars, followed by chili at the Hut.
The four cavers descended Titan (for Rob & Mike an umpteen descent) and via many further holes and series and intricate rope work and route finding and via the White River Series, they finally exited via Peak Cavern.
Rachel W
Derbyshire Pennine Club 