A Walk on Combs Moss

A walk we had done before in colder but drier conditions, which follows around moorland plateau near Buxton called Combs Moss.

No matter what clothing you wear or how waterproof or breathable it is, on a day like today, which was humid, warm and often showery, you are going to get wet: either from the rain or just from being sweaty. And we did get very damp!

We drove up a narrow road from the village of Dove Holes and parked in a layby then started up a short steep path to gain the plateau at the gritstone outcrop of Castle Naze, which has the remains of an old Hill Fort.

As soon as we started making our way along the edge-side path, the first of the rain showers began. So it was off with the rucksacks, on with waterproof jacket, on with the rucksack and on our way again. Then when the rain stopped, off with the rucksacks, off with the waterproof jackets, back on with the rucksacks. This was to be repeated and intervals during the day.

Unfortunately, the conditions were ideal for midges so we were encouraged to keep walking until we found a spot where there was a bit of a breeze to keep the midges away where we could sit for a few minutes and have a drink and a snack.

At least there were views, usually for quite a distance until banks of mist rolled past.

Soon we were back at the old hill fort and the very short path back down to our starting point after a walk which was enjoyable but the conditions could have been better!