Me and my missus spent Mon, Tues and Weds of this week up in the Peak District. Thought I'd post some pics and say a public THANK YOU to Ian (MrIFan) who met us on the Monday evening and subsequently led us on a 132 mile tour of the area on Tuesday. Good to meet Gavin Bell and once again thanks to him for lending Jill a lowered set of rear pegs.
We started off by visiting the Derwent Dam, this is where 617 Squadron practiced for the raids on the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe dams. Not a brilliant picture but the weather wasn't at its best.
Next stop was Snake Pass. This is approximately 1700 ft above sea level and it was bleak to say the least. Ian standing in the foreground whilst Jill attempts to make sure she's looking her best using a rain covered mirror!!
Then the weather cleared up and we found ourselves on some great roads and it was at this point I persuaded Jill to try taking some pics while we were on the move. I think she did well.
I haven't uploaded the track fromt the Quest yet so I'm not sure exactly where these roads and places are, I'm sure if anyone's interested Ian will be able to tell you.
We stopped for a spot of lunch and took in this spectacular view.
After lunch we carried on and Ian took us through a narrow tunnel which passsed under a large hill. Jill insisted we go through again just so she could get a photo, exhaust notes were excellent!!
Then on to a Ford, not the deepest but very slippery as it runs over cobbles. This is Ian making his way through.
Ian and I having crossed the Ford.
Back to more open roads again.
Then our progress was hindered slightly by this lorry load of shite!! Smelt it before we saw it
We had another short stop and Ian showed us how to park a GS - Peak District style
Soon after this we passed through the grounds of Chatsworth House.
As the sun began to set we headed back to our B&B.
Didn't get any pics in the pub that night but suffice to say the beer was good and the company even better.
Thanks again Ian
We started off by visiting the Derwent Dam, this is where 617 Squadron practiced for the raids on the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe dams. Not a brilliant picture but the weather wasn't at its best.
Next stop was Snake Pass. This is approximately 1700 ft above sea level and it was bleak to say the least. Ian standing in the foreground whilst Jill attempts to make sure she's looking her best using a rain covered mirror!!
Then the weather cleared up and we found ourselves on some great roads and it was at this point I persuaded Jill to try taking some pics while we were on the move. I think she did well.
I haven't uploaded the track fromt the Quest yet so I'm not sure exactly where these roads and places are, I'm sure if anyone's interested Ian will be able to tell you.
We stopped for a spot of lunch and took in this spectacular view.
After lunch we carried on and Ian took us through a narrow tunnel which passsed under a large hill. Jill insisted we go through again just so she could get a photo, exhaust notes were excellent!!
Then on to a Ford, not the deepest but very slippery as it runs over cobbles. This is Ian making his way through.
Ian and I having crossed the Ford.
Back to more open roads again.
Then our progress was hindered slightly by this lorry load of shite!! Smelt it before we saw it
We had another short stop and Ian showed us how to park a GS - Peak District style
Soon after this we passed through the grounds of Chatsworth House.
As the sun began to set we headed back to our B&B.
Didn't get any pics in the pub that night but suffice to say the beer was good and the company even better.
Thanks again Ian
