Our lunch spot. 
The early trek across the black Moss Moor on part of the Pennine Way. 
A view from the unpleasant descent towards Blakeley Reservoir.
Close Gate Bridge - our lunch spot for the day.
At the trig point on Higher Standege (Marsden Moor).Walk stats: Distance: 10.2 miles; Climb: 1355'.
time: 5 hours 8 minutes; On the move walking average: 2.4 m.p.h.; Overall walk average:2.0 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn, Richard, Roger, Celia, Sylvia and Dave J.
This was a good day for walking, a little cool and misty at the start, but within twenty minutes or so, clear and in sunshine. This walk had the feel of an afternoon stroll, but at the end you felt it was a little more than that! The views weren't extensive, and at times the paths across the moors weren't exactly encouraging, but it is still a walk that I would do again. he last stretch around Standedge to the trig point was a delightful end to the walk, despite the fact that you had to constantly watch where you were putting your feet!
birds seen or heard today were few, but included: Canada goose, Mallard, Starling, Carrion crow, Raven, Black-headed gull, Common gull, Reed bunting, Mistle thrush, Fieldfare and Meadow pipit. After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Carriage House Inn, where the best beer on offer was Blacksheep Ale. This perhaps wasn't our normal preferred choice/style of hostelry, a little bit too modern and on the restaurant geared side, but even the tea didn't come up to scratch as far as Sylvia was concerned!
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