Wednesday 17 August started cloudy but the sun was out by lunchtime.  Still warm. No departures but a last minute cancellation of the days arrival.  We had already planned a walk for the day up at Hathersage to view the heather.  We stopped for lunch at Cintras in Hathersage before parking at Surprise View.  The heather was still in good condition and we enjoyed a three mile walk in the warm sunshine with far reaching views.  Even managed an ice cream from the van before we left.  A quiet evening back home. Thursday was similarly to Wednesday weather wise and still warm. Again no departures or arrivals and after lunch we headed to Buxton to get a few bits.  We had a walk around the town looking at how work was progressing on the Crescent before heading off to the Goyt Valley as we wanted to see what the heather was like here. Driving out of the valley we came across a bridge deep in a ravine that we’ve not spotted before so we stopped and explored. Onward to The Peak View Cafe on the Cat and Fiddle Road (pub still closed) where we enjoyed tea and a piece of cake looking towards Shuttlingsloe.  Headed back home and as we drove through Harpur Hill we stopped at Grinlow Country Park and had a walk up to Solomon’s Temple. We hadn’t done this approach before and it has been a number of years since we admired the views of Buxton from this high point.  Back home and an early tea so I could go dancing.  Friday was abysmal weather wise.  Wet and cooler although humid.  More rain on Friday than all of August.  One arrival and departure and a cleaner here.  Down to Bakewell later in the day for a change as I had an opticians appointment after which I picked up provisions for the weekend.  While I was in Bakewell our guests arrived.  At least it dried up in the evening.  Enjoy the photos from Wednesday and Thursday.