Point of Ayr Lighthouse at Talacre,

pack horse bridge

Three shires head

Bamford and Howden railway sunrise

The remains of the Bamford and Howden railway can still be seen alongside Derwent Reservoir as well as at the western end of the Ladybower dam where over 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of cutting and track way remain, and are known locally as 'The Route'. Between the Howden and Derwent dams the present road was built over the top of the railway.

Good Morning Derbyshire

My favourite view on my weekly drive over to Chesterfield taken from the a623 looking towards Foolow and the hope valley.

Boots folly sunrise

High on the south flanks of the Strines reservoir at a height of 315 metres stands Boot's Folly, a.k.a. Strines Tower or Sugworth Tower. The folly was constructed in 1927 by Charles Boot (hence the name Boot’s folly) who resided at the nearby Sugworth Hall. The 45-foot-high square tower with castellated top and flag pole was built from the leftover stone from nearby Bents House. In turn the stone for Bents House had come from the disused Bents Farm, Pears House Farm and Nether Holes Farm.

Dovestones

view Dovestones reservoir

Curbar edge

Curbar edge ,Derbyshire

Higger torr

Higger Torr sunset , Derbyshire

Roe deer stag

A roe deer stag heads away from me in to the dawn mist .

Middle Black Clough

Middle Black Clough This significant waterfall lies out of sight of the main path in Black Clough and is reached by a scrambly path from the confluence of Middle and Near Black Cloughs near bleaklow and woodhead - See more at: http://shop.photo4me.com/477904/canvas#sthash.mYntU0ZH.dpuf

Yorkshire Bridge Falls

Yorkshire Bridge Falls and the River Derwent to the south of the Ladybower Reservoir dam from which the river has emerged and is north of the village of Thornhill. It gives its name to a public house on the nearby A6013 road that is popular with walkers.

Waterfall sunrise

Sunrise at my favourite Derbyshire waterfall

Misty morning on Curbar edge

A foggy morning on Curbar edge in the peak district Derbyshire

storm clouds ladybower

Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, England. The River Ashop flows into the reservoir from the west; the River Derwent flows south, initially through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir, and finally through Ladybower Reservoir

Werneth low

Sunrise over the war memorial on the top of Werneth Low Tameside.In 1920, following a public appeal, which raised exactly £14,013, 14 shilling and 8 pennies, the War Memorial Committee of the Hyde Borough Council made a momentous decision by purchasing Lower Higham Farm and all its land. Following the purchase a scheme was put forward to protect the land forever for the health and well being of the community, a lasting tribute to the 710 men from this area who perished in The Great War of 1914.

Werneth low at Dawn

Sunrise over the war memorial on the top of Werneth Low Tameside.In 1920, following a public appeal, which raised exactly £14,013, 14 shilling and 8 pennies, the War Memorial Committee of the Hyde Borough Council made a momentous decision by purchasing Lower Higham Farm and all its land. Following the purchase a scheme was put forward to protect the land forever for the health and well being of the community, a lasting tribute to the 710 men from this area who perished in The Great War of 1914.

Waterfall

After a scramble up a rocky brook I was rewarded with this waterfall

Black clough

Middle Black Clough This significant waterfall lies out of sight of the main path in Black Clough and is reached by a scrambly path from the confluence of Middle and Near Black Cloughs near bleaklow and woodhead

Middle black clough again

Middle Black Clough This significant waterfall lies out of sight of the main path in Black Clough and is reached by a scrambly path from the confluence of Middle and Near Black Cloughs near bleaklow and woodhead

Lumsdale falls

The Lumsdale Valley is a small wooded gorge of outstanding natural beauty tucked away high above Matlock. With its crumbling stone ruins, waterwheels, ponds and waterfalls, nature has melded with the industrial remains of the past to create an oasis of romantic decay. Lumsdale is also one of the best examples of a water-powered industrial archaeological site in Great Britain and it is unusual to see such extensive use of water power in such a relatively small area

Lumsdale

The Lumsdale Valley is a small wooded gorge of outstanding natural beauty tucked away high above Matlock. With its crumbling stone ruins, waterwheels, ponds and waterfalls, nature has melded with the industrial remains of the past to create an oasis of romantic decay. Lumsdale is also one of the best examples of a water-powered industrial archaeological site in Great Britain and it is unusual to see such extensive use of water power in such a relatively small area

Dovestone night

Digital manipulation of my photo of dovestone reservoir near village of Greenfield, in Saddleworth

pots and pans morning

Pots and Pans is a locally well-known hill overlooking the village. It is the site of the Saddleworth war memorial constructed in 1923.Approximately 1,200 feet (370 m) above sea level, it is visible from all the seven villages that comprise Saddleworth. A service is held there on Remembrance Sunday each year

Back Tor Sun Rise

Back tor is part of the Great Ridge of Edale which includes Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Back Tor and Lose Hill.The Great Ridge is a huge ridge which separates the vales of Edale and Castleton and runs for approximately 2 miles.

And In the morning. We will remember them

Sunrise over the war memorial on the top of Werneth Low Tameside.In 1920, following a public appeal, which raised exactly £14,013, 14 shilling and 8 pennies, the War Memorial Committee of the Hyde Borough Council made a momentous decision by purchasing Lower Higham Farm and all its land. Following the purchase a scheme was put forward to protect the land forever for the health and well being of the community, a lasting tribute to the 710 men from this area who perished in The Great War of 1914.

Equine Sunset

horse and sunset on Hartshead pike Tameside

Pots and pans sunset

Pots and Pans is a locally well-known hill overlooking the village. It is the site of the Saddleworth war memorial constructed in 1923.Approximately 1,200 feet (370 m) above sea level, it is visible from all the seven villages that comprise Saddleworth. A service is held there on Remembrance Sunday each year.

Dawn at Derwent

Derwent Reservoir is the middle of three reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley in the northeast of Derbyshire, England. It lies approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Glossop and 10 miles (16 km) from Sheffield. The River Derwent flows first through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir and finally through Ladybower Reservoir

Dovestones sunrise

Dovestone Reservoir lies in a valley above the village of Greenfield, in the civil parish of Saddleworth, Greater Manchester. It is on the edge of the Peak District national park in the South Pennines. While its main purpose is to supply drinking water to the surrounding area, it is also a tourist attraction, offering several walks amongst picturesque landscapes.

Hartshead pike

Although the name "Hartshead Pike" is generally used to mean the tower, it was originally the name of the hill itself. The pike is not the highest part of the hill, but, at 940 feet (290 m) above sea level, its prominent position has meant that, from early times, it has been the site of a beacon or signalling station. Hartshead Pike may have been the site of a beacon in the late 16th century.

Derwent Dam Sunrise

Derwent Reservoir is the middle of three reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley in the northeast of Derbyshire, England. It lies approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Glossop and 10 miles (16 km) from Sheffield. The River Derwent flows first through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir and finally through Ladybower Reservoir. Between them they provide practically all of Derbyshire's water, as well as to a large part of South Yorkshire and as far afield as Nottingham and Leicester.

Ladybower

Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, England. The River Ashop flows into the reservoir from the west; the River Derwent flows south, initially through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir, and finally through Ladybower Reservoir.

Misty morning sunrise

Sunrise on a misty morning in Derbyshire taken from the A623 looking towards Eyam and Foolow.

Llyn Peris

View of Llyn Peris taken from the slate quarry above.

Dolbadarn Castle

Dolbadarn Castle stands above Llyn Padarn, between Caernarfon and Snowdonia. Built by the Welsh Princes it dates to the 13th century and built by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth. Of simplistic design it remains in solid condition and predates the English fortresses of the Edwardian conquest and provides evidence of the extent of Llywelyn's influence and ingenuity .

The cage

The cage was originally a hunting lodge and was later used as a park-keeper's cottage and as a lock-up for prisoners. The first structure on the site was built about 1580; this was taken down and rebuilt in 1737, possibly to a design by Leoni for Peter Legh X. The tower is built in buff sandstone rubble with ashlar sandstone dressings. It is square in plan, in three storeys, with attached small square towers surmounted by cupolas at the corners.

Bamford and Howden railway sunset

The remains of the Bamford and Howden railway can still be seen alongside Derwent Reservoir as well as at the western end of the Ladybower dam where over 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of cutting and track way remain, and are known locally as 'The Route'. Between the Howden and Derwent dams the present road was built over the top of the railway.

howden night

The remains of the Bamford and Howden railway can still be seen alongside Derwent Reservoir as well as at the western end of the Ladybower dam where over 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of cutting and track way remain, and are known locally as 'The Route'. Between the Howden and Derwent dams the present road was built over the top of the railway.

Werneth Low 2

Sunrise over the war memorial on the top of Werneth Low Tameside.In 1920, following a public appeal, which raised exactly £14,013, 14 shilling and 8 pennies, the War Memorial Committee of the Hyde Borough Council made a momentous decision by purchasing Lower Higham Farm and all its land. Following the purchase a scheme was put forward to protect the land forever for the health and well being of the community, a lasting tribute to the 710 men from this area who perished in The Great War of 1914.

On Golden Lake

Sunset on crime lake.Crime Lake was created accidentally during the canal construction. An embankment was built to carry the canal across the steep-sided valley of Wood Park Clough, with a culvert to take the small stream below. However, part of the embankment collapsed, blocking the culvert. This caused the stream to flood and fill the valley behind the embankment, submerging two cottages. It was decided to leave it as a lake and eventually, the upstream side of the canal became washed away.