By: Blonde Two
Well The Two Blondes have safely made it to the end of their Diamond Challenge DofE Gold Expedition. We have decided that the Peak District definitely deserves its designation as the first of the UK’s fab fifteen National Parks. It is stunning, we have lots to tell you but as Internet access is limited (we have enjoyed being off-grid), here is a quick summary (we have so much more to tell you):
Steep ups and downs (more ladders!)
Wonderful ridge walks
Waterfalls that fall upwards
Very happy families
Twenty pence showers (not upwards)
Noisy sheep
Fields with pavements
Bog to rival Dartmoor’s
Tors but not as we know them
Lovely campsites
Fabulous Youth Hostel
Lots more to explore
Very happy Blondes
Which Youth Hostel? I remember Edale ‘cos we started the Pennine Way from there; and there’s one near the beginning of Dovedale too – lovely place.
We stayed at Edale YHA which is now also an activity centre and really lovely! Middle sister started the Pennine Way from there too!