We began the walk by parking in Upper Haddon and walking along the river Lathkill up to Monyash.Some of the scenery is absolutely stunning and reminded me a little of Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales,particularly at the Monyash end.
The flora and fauna here is varied with some lovely wildflowers including the nationally rare Jacob's Ladder and we saw birds including Dipper,Grey Wagtail,Redstart and a family of Mandarin Ducks.
A few insects encountered,included Small Heath & Wall Brown butterflies,the latter,the first i had seen this year.
It is a typical habitat mix of the limestone areas in the 'White Peak',with rocky areas interspersed with some ancient woodland and also some nice historical features from the bygone days of Lead mining in the area.
All in all it was a very nice area to visit and one we will certainly do in hopefully better weather next time.
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| Jacob's Ladder. |
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| Jacob's Ladder. |
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| Male Grey Wagtail |
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| Small Tortoiseshell Larvae |
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