The Roaches reprobates prepare to enter the hallowed ground of Lud's Church

The front door

down into the crypt

onwards

and onwards

the ascent begins

the stairway to heaven

light at the end of the tunnel

nearly there

verdant scenery

looking back into the void

the path out of Gradbach Wood upwards towards the Roaches

the troops stop for refreshments at Roach End before the final push for the summit

disappearing into the mist along the Roaches ridge

tiptoeing past the inky depths of the Doxey Pool

negotiating the final tricky path of the ridge

starting the descent

luncheon in the shade of Rockhall

looking back towards Rockhall at the southern end of the Roaches

a moments reflection

striking for home along Shawside

looking back upon the mist shrouded Roaches ridge

the sun tries it's hardest

regrouping at Blackbank

Black Brook

off we go again

the final mile beneath Goldsitch Moss, alongside Black Brook and back to the cars

The Red Lion, Bakewell for well earned refreshments

one for the road