Everyone arrived at Losehill Hall in time for a quick drink before dinner.

We had the place to ourselves for the first two nights so it seemed very quiet to begin with but we soon started to get to know each other.

The weather was overcast and quite blustery.

We set off across the fields to the old road which is no longer in use due to landslip.

We stopped for ice-cream and warm drinks at the Blue John Cavern and admired some of the Blue John items on sale there.

We then walked to the summit of Mam Tor for excellent views of the Edale Valley and Kinder Scout.

The autumn colours were superb and we feasted our eyes as we walked along the ridge past Hollins Cross, Back Tor and on to Lose Hill where we found a sheltered spot out of the wind for lunch.

We didn't spend long because we were getting cold, so we descended on field paths to Hope and walked back along the riverside path to Castleton.

Some went on to look around Castleton whilst others went back to Losehill Hall to relax.

A misty start and as we were driven to Hayfield in the minibus we wondered if we were going to see anything on today's walk except the person in fromt.

We started at Bowden Bridge car park, the start of the Kinder Trespass in 1932 and as we were walking up to Mount Famine the sun came out and the mist vanished.

We could see wonderful views of Kinder Scout , Stanage and Derwent Edges and as far as Manchester on the skyline.

We kept high all day climbing over South Head and then following the Penine Bridleway as far as the Edale Road.

We then walked along Rushup Edge with views of Edale and Hope valleys stretched out before us and back to Losehill Hall by the Old Road. Tired but happy.

In the evening some went to try out the night life in Castleton whilst others sat and chatted and played suduko in the lounge.

Misty and drizzle to begin with then lovely sunny day.

We walked around the side of Lose Hill on field paths and had elevenses overlooking Win Hill across the valley.

A short steep section above the National Trust field centre and then a gentle incline on the flanks of Win Hill brought us to a lovely sheltered spot out of the wind behind a stone wall for lunch.

The views from the top of Win Hill were wonderful. Derwent, Bamfordand and Stanage edges stood out clear as a bell and the tree colour was incredible too.

We then descended through woodland to Aston and on to Hope for coffee.

Then back to Losehill Hall via the riverside path.

We had frost last night and it was misty and cold to begin the day but the sun soon burnt off the mist.

We said goodbye to two women who had to catch early trains and walked into Castleton and along the Cavern path stopping at Treak Cliff Cavern for elevenses.

We then descended via the steep but very pretty route through Cave Dale.

It was a little wet and slippy underfoot which required concentration but we stopped frequently so we could admire the view and not just our feet.

In Castleton we visited the Farmers market, then sadly said our final goodbyes.