Thorpe Cloud from Ashbourne

DATE : 21st January 2007









The walk starts at the Tissington Trail at Ashbourne


Todays objective in the distance , the conical Thorpe Cloud


Fine conditions over the Dove Valley


Approaching the village of Thorpe


And the hill by the same name , Thorpe Cloud


A closer view of Thorpe Cloud


And an elevated view from Hamston Hill


Lin Dale from the ascent of Thorpe Cloud


North eastern view to Hamston Hill


Looking down on the River Dove


View down along the northern ridge of Thorpe Cloud


To the west is Bunster Hill


The limestone scenary in Dovedale


Further up the sun comes out


Looking back to Thorpe Cloud


And it's close neighbour , Bunster Hill


The return route follows the Dove which forms part of the Shrovetide Football Challenge


A waterlogged field and some dark clouds in the Dove Valley


A sunny Mapleton with Thorpe Cloud & Bunster Hill in the background


The sun's rays filtered by passing clouds