Above: This photo of the Goyt at Taxal was taken from the small wooden footbridge next to the ford. For many years an ancient packhorse bridge spanned the river here. It was washed away in a flood. But I’m not sure when. John Sutcliffe writes: I was very...
Sarah Dugdale writes: I was looking at your website and I believe I have some old photos of the area. My Grandparents were living in the area before the war and were re-located to Whaley Bridge. The whole story is a muddle in my head as my dad who could have helped...
Above: An illustration from Alan Garner’s book, The Moon of Gomrath. I’ve just received an email from Emma who lives in Ontario, Canada saying how much she enjoyed the YouTube clip of the Errwood Hall walk. She’d come across it after reading a book...
Michael Mitchell writes: My 2x great grandmother was Elizabeth Carter and was born at Errwood Hall 18 Jun 1862. Her father was John Carter who was a butler at the hall in the 1850s. In the 1860 census he is listed as a retired butler, but still living on the property....
Rob Stephen writes: I was looking at your videos of your walks and I must say that I am really impressed with your website. But I think to make your website better you could add a detailed map of all the Goyt Valley walks and paths so it is easier to plan where you...
Alex Evans writes: I’ve just come across your website and what a pleasure. I was originally looking for some pictures of when the resovoir is low so you can see the remains of the village but then I got distracted (pleasantly) by your website. I have spent many an...
Paul Mason writes: Firstly, what a great job you’ve done with this site – lovely to see. I’m the son of the late Winefred and John Mason who built and ran the ‘Dish & Spoon Cafe’, just past the ‘Cat & Fiddle’ pub (photo above). My...
Paul Mellor writes: I’ve just been watching your Errwood Hall & family graves walk video on YouTube and thought you might be interested to know that my mother, Brenda, is one of the daughters of Jack Hewitt who you mention in the video. She has just recently...
Above: the small wooden footbridge was destroyed by a fallen tree. It was last year (2011) that a falling tree destroyed the small wooden bridge on the woodland walk above Fernillee Reservoir. It was due to be replaced in March, but it now looks like it’s been...
It’s now the end of March 2012 and we’ve been enjoying a mini-heat wave. The weather’s been glorious and it’s been ideal for exploring this truly magical part of the Peak District. It’s good to see the water level in the two reservoirs...
