Tuesday was our day off and although Chris was feeling better I wasn’t feeling so good but desperate for a break I opted for a short walk from Longshaw that took in the cafe at Grindleford Station.  We took a packed lunch just in case the cafe was closed and we set off from a windy Longshaw Estate with views back towards Carl Wark and Higger Tor.  As we walked along the tack we had good views toward Mam Tor and then Lose Hill and Win Hill.  The dogs enjoyed being off the leads for a while but with it being lambing and nesting times we were conscious of when they had to be put back on the lead.  From the estate path we then headed across the fields and down a rather steep wooded track to cross the Grindleford Road before a little lane took us down to the station.  Luckily it was open and we found a nice sunny spot outside overlooking the entrance to Totley Tunnel which is nearly 7000 yards long.  It was quite busy with as many dogs as people!  Being beside the station there were also a number of families, some of which took the train back to Sheffield ( 20 minutes) so no wonder Grindleford is a popular commuting village.  On the other hand the train going the other way deposits travellers in Manchester in an hour!  After our bacon butties (one of the best value butties in the area) we then took a path up beside Padley Gorge to head back to the Longshaw Estate.  Last time we took the path to he left of the Gorge which is more distinct but we thought we would try the right hand side.  Remembering to look back as well as forward I think we got some lovely shots of the gorge even if we did have to do a bit of scrabbling at times!  Eventually Carl Wark and Higger Tor  came back into view before we crossed back over the Grindleford Road and took the estate path back to Longshaw.  We looked at having tea at the Cafe there but there was hardly any cake left so instead headed towards Hathersage down the road and stopped at the Riverside cafe where we indulged in a bit of bird watching as well as being amused by the squirrel taking advantage of the bird feeding table.  From here we stopped at the agricultural supplies plant at Brough and picked up some weed and feed for the grass at our peak district cottages and some other gardening supplies.  An early bath and bed for me as not feeling too good and there is plenty to do in the next few days.