Another fine sunny day on Tuesday, feeling even hotter than yesterday.  With well dressings on display in Over Haddon and Youlgreave I thought we could do the circular walk from our peak district cottages that takes in both villages and Lathkill and Bradford Dales.  Rucksacks were lighter as there was no need for jackets and as it was warm enough I was wearing shorts!  I can’t remember the last time I wore shorts.  The only down side is that at every stile there seemed to be nettles and of course I can have allergic reactions to nettles.  As we set off Smudge bounced down the drive, probably delighted that he didn’t have to go in the car, as for Blue we had to put him on the lead as there were cows in the drive field.  When we got to Over Haddon we turned down the lane for the dale deciding we would visit the well dressing on the route back.  We crossed the river and walked up the other side towards Meadow Grange Farm.  At the top we stopped and admired the vista back towards Over Haddon and Bolehill Farm.  As we set off again we noticed Blue was limping.  We checked his paw and leg but couldn’t find anything and although we tried setting off again he was still limping so we decided to go back home.  At this point it was easier to go back to Over Haddon and I waited in the shade with Blue by the river with Chris walking back home with Smudge and driving back to pick us up.  We drove round to see the well dressing and I was pleased to see my bit was holding up.  After lunch we did a bit of gardening before driving over to Youlgreave.  The well dressings are usually very good and it is best to see them as soon as possible.  Sadly some of them seemed to be suffering from the effects of heat, or at least we assumed that as some of the clay had fallen away from the boards.  I was thinking of all the hard work that had gone into them.  We also had a walk around the church, the first time we had been inside as it had a flower festival.  Another dinner al fresco and it looks like the good weather will continue for the time being. Pictures to follow.