Saturday started dull but soon brightened up at our peak district cottages.  Two departures but no arrivals and with it looking fine we thought we would go for a short walk.  Knowing fields are still wet we opted for Grindleford where we could walk along the track from the Station to Padley Chapel.  When we got there we thought it was nice enough to walk up Padley Gorge especially as the paths were not muddy. It was a nice walk up the gorge and with the sunlight breaking through the almost bare trees we got some interesting shots of gnarled trees and spooky looking tree trunks and stopped every now and again to identify the different trees.  At the top of the gorge we had planned to turn round and walk back down and grab lunch at the station cafe but as it was nice we carried on across the road and up to Longshaw House .  Along the way we got some nice views of Carl Wark and Higger Tor and it was clear enough to see Mam Tor in the distance.  We had lunch sitting outside although it clouded up a bit.  We then walked back the same way but took the opposite path down the gorge to the one we took up.  With the sun now lower we were able to get some different shots of the wonderful colours.  So in the end our short stroll turned into a walk of about 3-4 miles but it was worth it.  We rounded off the day with a scenic drive round to Hathersage where we got Chris some new boots. Sunday was another pleasant day with a frosty start.  Three cottages out and one back in with one cleaner up.  Cottage arrived about 4pm, they have been before.  A day of odd jobs for Chris and myself including wood chopping and stationery orders.  Hard to believe we have now been here nine years, I still clearly remember the day we moved in.

Here are the rest of my pictures from Saturday.  Enjoy!
padley gorge