I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Thank you. I live in Hadfield (14 years now) and regularly run up Doctor’s Gate over Bleaklow etc.
Something I don’t often mention is that I was up there running on a beautiful blue-sky day a few years ago; the first time I had tried running up Doctor’s Gate.
I was heading over the fells when on my right I heard a car crash through a metal gate … scared the life out of me! ?
But there was nothing there? No gates, no tracks, no possible explanation?
Luckily I was tracking my run with gps. I told my wife what had happened but just thought it strange. To cut a long story short I was around 100 metres from the B29 Crash site and heard the crash directly from that direction.
I ran up there again and found the crash site … literally by going in a straight line from where I heard the crash. It turned out I heard the crash at the exact time they are thought to have crashed.
I had no idea I was anywhere in that area at the time.
I’m not even a believer in ghosts but I cannot explain this (I’m also ex-raf), so who knows what I heard?
Anyway, thought I’d share this with you. I’m on Instagram @highpeaktrails if you fancy connecting. ?
Hi Pete, that is indeed really interesting. I’d love to connect but I’m not on Instagram (at the moment). You can find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/shutlingsloe
You write so eloquently about so many of the places I similarly love. To have someone put into words their thoughts and feelings so skillfully and to resonate with me so much is a real joy.
Thank you
A great post and brought back many memories having travelled similar paths and crossed the same ladder. As a geologist my fascination in the area is the old manganese mines and trials many of which you passed on your journey.
Beautiful. purposeful writing
Lovely photos and article, Andrew. I hope you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you back at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House again soon.
“A solitude-loving raven, no gentle dove”. Thank you for sharing.
I love your weaving of the personal with place and story. I love to imagine you on the Edge as a lad. What adventures!
A brave telling, thank you.
How lovely to recall our adventures on the Railway and in Haworth, a special place for both of us.
Fascinating to consider these aspects of Emily’s personality. Gender fluidity or just one damn strong woman?
Lovely to learn of Sylvia Plath hanging out up there.
Thank you!
Thank you Andrew. I learn so much from your writing.
I loved this poem then and no less now. I recall your observance of the arrival of dawn on Easter Day. So moving. Thank you.
Beautiful. Poignant and true.
Perfect Andrew. The only thing i’d add, was his mutual love of photography. He wasn’t in your league but he was certainly close. RIP Chris …
Very true Craig. Such a sad loss.
Atmospheric and evocative writing Andrew. Thank you.
Wonderful ….. really enjoyed the great photographs and Tori’s music.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Thank you. I live in Hadfield (14 years now) and regularly run up Doctor’s Gate over Bleaklow etc.
Something I don’t often mention is that I was up there running on a beautiful blue-sky day a few years ago; the first time I had tried running up Doctor’s Gate.
I was heading over the fells when on my right I heard a car crash through a metal gate … scared the life out of me! ?
But there was nothing there? No gates, no tracks, no possible explanation?
Luckily I was tracking my run with gps. I told my wife what had happened but just thought it strange. To cut a long story short I was around 100 metres from the B29 Crash site and heard the crash directly from that direction.
I ran up there again and found the crash site … literally by going in a straight line from where I heard the crash. It turned out I heard the crash at the exact time they are thought to have crashed.
I had no idea I was anywhere in that area at the time.
I’m not even a believer in ghosts but I cannot explain this (I’m also ex-raf), so who knows what I heard?
Anyway, thought I’d share this with you. I’m on Instagram @highpeaktrails if you fancy connecting. ?
Thanks again.
Pete
Hi Pete, that is indeed really interesting. I’d love to connect but I’m not on Instagram (at the moment). You can find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/shutlingsloe
You write so eloquently about so many of the places I similarly love. To have someone put into words their thoughts and feelings so skillfully and to resonate with me so much is a real joy.
Thank you
Thank you Philip
A great post and brought back many memories having travelled similar paths and crossed the same ladder. As a geologist my fascination in the area is the old manganese mines and trials many of which you passed on your journey.