Last week I drove out to Castleton and took in some of the breath taking views. I decided to visit some of the '7 Wonders' of the Peak District, so named by Thomas Hobbes, which I am currently painting for my next exhibition.
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| Mam Tor, Derbyshire |
Its known as the shivering mountain and is constantly on the move, the road beneath it was closed in the 1970's because of repeated landslides which means that the only access from the north end of the Hope Valley is via Winnats Pass, which means 'Windgates'.
This is some of the most stunning scenery in Derbyshire and it was incredibly cold when we visited.
Winnats Pass also has its own Murder Mystery
Story about two lovers who were murdered for their fine clothes and £200 while eloping to the Peak Forest. It all adds to the moody feel of driving down the sunless pass before emerging to the sublime views of the Hope Valley.
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| A very cold Winnats Pass. |
When I was 6 years old, I visited Derbyshire, travelling from Anglesey during one of the hottest summers, Ladybower reservoir had dried up and we visited all the sites, Monsal Head, Chatsworth and the Hope Valley. On our arrival in Derbyshire, the heavens opened on our canvas tent and in true Enid Blyton style, we set about singing 'The sun has got his hat on... hip hip hooray!' and it worked, the sun came out and we were spent the next 2 weeks sweltering. (Thanks Mum, for remembering this!)
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