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Derbyshire Dales Peaks Weekend

It was planned to have a change a change of venue and format from recent years for the 2008 Derbyshire Dales Peak weekend. We were delighted to welcome fellow enthusiasts from North London, Birmingham, Trent and East Riding Clubs on the Friday night for an informal gathering in the bar of The Miners Standard.

Saturday: The sun was shining behind a few clouds and a full & hearty English Breakfast was served in the Pub making an excellent start to the day. Dave Worne and Brian Boam headed up the two convoys through the White Peak area towards Curbar and Castleton. A welcome Pit stop accompanied by coffee and hot chocolate awaited the convoys’ at The Fox House prior to the 20 mile picturesque journey just popping into North Yorkshire on route to the Derwent Valley. It was unfortunate that parking was at a premium and we were unable to stop long.

The Derwent reservoir was used by the RAF's Dambusters to practise their low level flying techniques during 1943, in preparation for delivering Barnes Wallis' famous 'bouncing bombs' to German dams. An excellent lunch break was encountered at The Yorkshire Bridge Hotel which was leisurely followed by a return route through Millers Dale and Lathkill Dale.

The Grand Derbyshire Pie night was judged to be a huge success which included a ‘Head scratching’ quiz for which many valued prizes were awarded!! Many of us struggled to enjoy our Host’s wide variety of Real Ale whilst rehydrating from the warm evening! The North London Group had come prepared with log basket much enjoyed by all into the ‘small hours’ on the camp site.

Exceptionally good weather greeted the Sunday morning convoy run which was led by David Sygrove into an area of Derbyshire and Staffordshire (just) that many of us had not experienced previously. This area of the country has a pretty low population and is pretty well uninhabited. Quiet country roads with very few tractors made driving through this scenic area an exceptional experience. Sunday Lunch back at “The Miners Standard” was followed by fond farewells and a promise to ‘Do it all again’ next year!!


Last Updated: 09/07/2008 12:43:39	Social Scene Derbyshire Dales Peaks Weekend It was planned to have a change a change of venue and format from recent years for the 2008 Derbyshire Dales Peak weekend. We were delighted to welcome fellow enthusiasts from North London, Birmingham, Trent and East Riding Clubs on the Friday night for an informal gathering in the bar of The Miners Standard. Saturday: The sun was shining behind a few clouds and a full & hearty English Breakfast was served in the Pub making an excellent start to the day. Dave Worne and Brian Boam headed up the two convoys through the White Peak area towards Curbar and Castleton. A welcome Pit stop accompanied by coffee and hot chocolate awaited the convoys’ at The Fox House prior to the 20 mile picturesque journey just popping into North Yorkshire on route to the Derwent Valley. It was unfortunate that parking was at a premium and we were unable to stop long. The Derwent reservoir was used by the RAF's Dambusters to practise their low level flying techniques during 1943, in preparation for delivering Barnes Wallis' famous 'bouncing bombs' to German dams. An excellent lunch break was encountered at The Yorkshire Bridge Hotel which was leisurely followed by a return route through Millers Dale and Lathkill Dale. The Grand Derbyshire Pie night was judged to be a huge success which included a ‘Head scratching’ quiz for which many valued prizes were awarded!! Many of us struggled to enjoy our Host’s wide variety of Real Ale whilst rehydrating from the warm evening! The North London Group had come prepared with log basket much enjoyed by all into the ‘small hours’ on the camp site. Exceptionally good weather greeted the Sunday morning convoy run which was led by David Sygrove into an area of Derbyshire and Staffordshire (just) that many of us had not experienced previously. This area of the country has a pretty low population and is pretty well uninhabited. Quiet country roads with very few tractors made driving through this scenic area an exceptional experience. Sunday Lunch back at “The Miners Standard” was followed by fond farewells and a promise to ‘Do it all again’ next year!!
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