#RunningInSquares 2nd Jan – 13km, 9⊞ & 2⛰️
A beautiful January day to start ticking off squares & peaks. Glad I didn’t go out yesterday with fairly significant flooding in the local area.
Distance: 13km. New squares: 9. New peaks: 2.
First up was my home square of SD9905. The local playing fields were looking picturesque in the morning sun & frost.
The valleys around us were the heart of the Industrial Revolution, canals and railways (and tunnels under them) criss cross the area and provide loads of relatively flat running in an otherwise hilly area.
The first of many peaks, Wharmton Hill overlooks the surrounding villages, the Saddleworth Transmitter on top broadcasts Freeview TV and BBC radio. Its proximity probably explains why my TV is still just about working despite the Christmas winds leaving my aerial hanging off!
Looking North from there you can see the next peak on my list, Harrop Edge:
The first, of many, new footpaths to me. This one is less than half a mile from my front door and I’ve never used it. Looking forward to discovering as many new routes and paths as I can on this project.
The square in Dobcross village. The most picturesque little village in the area. The Swan is a lovely pub and I’ve not been for ages.
Another peak, Harrop Edge required a few dozen yards of getting ‘lost’ off the nearby Harrop Edge Lane to get to the top. The view here looks across to Stanedge cutting and the border of Yorkshire.
This little footpath was an icy torrent of water.
The view back over Uppermill. What a glorious day and start to this little challenge.