On the summit of Revidge.
On the summit of Ecton Hill. 
Looking towards Revidge from Ecton Hill.
Walk stats: Distance: 12.3 miles; Climb: 1537'.
Time: 6 hours 13 minutes; Walking average: 2.5 m.p.h.; Overall walk average: 2.1 m.p.h.
Group: Martyn, Richard, Sylvia and Dave J.
This was a walk that we have done in all sorts of memorable conditions, but this was probably the best. A cool crisp start with the sun shining on us for most of the day. Distant views weren't very clear, but they were still quite stunning. Most of the route was quiet, but one stretch coincided with the route taken by sixty Wallaby Festival 22 mile hike and there were quite a lot of people around the visitor centre at Hulme End. We enjoyed lunch, basking in the sun and with the luxury of picnic benches near the visitor centre. The high point of the first day was the trig point on Revidge, but the better viewpoint was the trig point on Ecton Hill. The final part of the walk was a gentle stroll down the Manifold valley, disturbed at time by the warning bells of cyclists.
The unusual find of the day was the remain of a balloon with the name tag from a young girl at a primary school in Huddersfield.
One or two butterflies were still flying and two different types of waxcaps were encountered, one an orange colour and the other white.
Birds seen or heard today included: Snipe (the second one seen this week) on Revidge, Grey heron, Carrion crow, Blue tit, Long-tailed tit, Stonechat, House sparrow, Fieldfare and Dipper.
Other animals seen include several Rabbits (one very large) and a Grey squirrel.
An excellent pint or two were enjoyed at the Wilkes Head in Leek. Hartington bitter really is the best bitter in the world!
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