As Andrew (boddie) mentioned elsewhere he and I were in the peak this weekend and despite the weather not being the best it was yet another top outing , demonstrating that all that is needed is good scenery and good company (and good pubs
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we stayed at the field head campsite - edale , which is opperated by the national park authority and at £4.50 pppn is cracking value - its a well drained site with decent facilities and a pub with easy walking (/staggering) distance that does good food at a reasonable price, what more could you ask.
We spent the predominant part of saturday at derwent water , where we totally failed to walk up derwent edge but had a nice stroll round derwent and ladybower reservoirs - the light was somewhat against us - photographically speaking but i did manage a coplue of decent shots
this is a window in the upper ladybower dam tower reflecting the sky which i though was quite nice
while this is a view accross derwent water - i was attracted by the light which had a sort of painterly quality (this is unmanipulated except for crop and resize)
I have also tried converting this one to B+W manipulating the red channel to mimic the effect of IR film - not sure if I like it or not
After our exertions we then headed up to the snake pass inn , another damn fine hostelry, for a refreshing steak sandwich and stu joined us for a cheeky sherbert or two. Then it was back to the tents for a quick nap in preparation for a hefty steak pud supper (and more beer
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Today as we werent in the slightest put off by the rain, sleet, hail, snow and high winds and had a swift driving tour of the white peak calling in at "waterfall" - where we totally failed to find the waterfall
and at ilam park which looks to be a top venue for a return visit in more clement weather.
all in all another bang on weekend