Huge snowfalls earlier in the week had complicated some women's journeys, but everyone fine, some by train with a courtesy taxi from Hope station to Losehill Hall.

We started to get to know each other, then settled down to a very enjoyable meal in Losehill's attractive dining room - retiring later to the comfort of the lounge and open fire.

The bus times didn't suit us today so we walked over to Edale for a change (we usually do it the other way around).

It was showery and cold to start as we climbed Lose Hill, but then it came out sunny for great views across to Kinder.

Most of the snow was now melting rapidly, but there still patches on the hills to pick out the features, and we encountered quite a lot on top of Lose Hill itself.

Our route took us over Lose Hill to Hollins Cross, then across the fields to Upper Booth.

From here we followed the Pennine Way down into Edale, arriving in time for coffee or hot chocolate in front of the open fire at the Nags Head - mmmm!

Later we took the spectacular bus ride back over Mam Nick via all the caverns to Castleton. In the evening we ate yet more fabulous puddings at Losehill Hall!

Today we took the bus to Bradwell, then walked up the slippery slope to Shatton Moor.

From here we walked over Ollershaw Moor with good views across to Hathersage and Stanage Edge, then down to the River Derwent, where we saw goosanders on the river.

There was a bit of a fiasco with buses in Hope village (just missed one, but then flagged down another as we'd started to walk home.........) but nice not to have to walk all the way back.

Today we had a non-bus day. We walked around the base of Losehill to the gentle climb up from Edale End to Hope Cross. (Morning photos didn't come out unfortunately).

The sun came out for the fab view back down the Edale valley.

The lovely ascending stride out along the Win Hill ridge is always delightful.

The rocky top of Win Hill gives good 360-degree views down to the Derwent Dams and Snake Pass.

A steep drop down to Hope, choice of tea shops then back through the fields to the Hall and our last sumptuous dinner.

A small party for our last day, as some needed to go home early and others were tempted by a trip to the Castleton caverns.

It was good to finish off the Great Ridge by going up to Hollins Cross along to Mam Tor, across Windy Knoll (aptly named) and past the old mine working with fascinating names.

We walked down Cave Dale past Peveril Castle into the village for last minute shopping and a cup of tea.

Back at the Hall we changed into dry clothes, said our goodbyes to each other, and set off on our journeys home.

A last look back at Mam Tor from Losehill Hall grounds showed it in splendid sunshine. Typical!