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There is no substance to the rumour that Rocky was tired after a 16 mile
walk.

That's all folks , blogmeister signing off! .

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Canal between Loughborough & barrow.

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Hullo to Chris Trivett who joined us at Loughborough!.

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Don't be shy Rocky!

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A quick rest for a photo!

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Canal two miles north of Loughborough

Start of walk on Saturday at Kegworth, hullo Rocky!!

All over

Walk finished at confluence of Rivers Trent, Derwent and the Canal.

Canal from Shardlow

Canal from Shardlow

Almost finished

Almost finished, less than a mile to go!

Shardlow Marina

Shardlow Marina

Ambaston

A pretty village called Ambaston with an unbelievably unsuitable new build
house next to a small bungalow. How did they get permission for that!!

Phil & Keeley sharing bag carrying

Phil & Keeley sharing bag carrying. That's a pound fine Keeley!!

Signpost

Weir Derby

Weir Derby. PS should have welcomed earlier today's new walkers Phil, Keeley
& Nigel.

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River at Derby

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Off we go on the last leg!

Fire engine

Early morning call from Fire alarm in hotel at 0330, just what you want!
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Tea Time

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Darley Mill Weir

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Darley Mill near Derby

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Chimney of Peckwash Mill largest paper mill in its time near little Eaton.
Closed because a neighbour objected to the smoke in 1906

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River Derwent Sign

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Mill workers cottages in Belper

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Mill in centre of Belper.

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Confluence of Derwent River and Amber river

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Cromford Canal towpath, we saw a rare water vole swimming across.

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Start of walk at whatstandwell station

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Dinner in Matlock in a pub, quality tucker!

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Tonight's B&B welcomes us.jpg

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The Cromford canal draws water from the Derwent river which runs adjacent
using the Leawood pumping station.

This is run by volunteers and steams a few weekends a year.

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Tecchie sub group in front of Cromford Mill built by Arkwright, a world
heritage site.

He invented the water frame.

Best Rgds

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Overlooking Matlock Heights , 300 ft high cliffs with a sheer drop. Don't
worry protected by railings here.
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Team piccy with Rotary coats

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Same 2000 year old yew tree with no Rotarians in the way!

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2000 year old yew tree Churchtown

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Now, many items are needed in one's rucksack to keep comfortable during a
long walk.

Robin, no need to bring the TV remote, I'll send an E-mail to Jill so she
doesn't spend too long looking for it.

PS Thks to Kevin for supplying us all with a list for required items!.

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Kevin looks knackered already , we've only gone a quarter of a mile!

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Arrived at start of days walk. Had a very pleasant evening on Tuesday with
the Rotary Club of Sheffield Vulcan.

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Robin joins us on Wed for a couple of days.

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Beautiful day to start a walk so here is our small but perfectly formed
group of walkers!

We're off!

Taking bets for first blister?