Monthly Archives: May 2010

Arncliffe

Posted on May 27, 2010 by crosbyman66

May 26th 2010.   Today we went to the Yorkshire dales and visited Arncliffe in Littondale. Starting from  the Falcon Inn at Arncliffe we followed the Monk’s Road as we climbed up the hillside along the edge of Yew Cogar … Continue reading →

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The Roaches

Posted on May 24, 2010 by crosbyman66

The Roaches derive their name from the French – Les Roches – the rocks, and are a Gritstone escarpment situated above Leek & Tittesworth Reservoir in the Peak District. I led a walk there yesterday in glorious conditions. Parking in … Continue reading →

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The Festival

Posted on May 20, 2010 by crosbyman66

Monday 10th May 2010. The Festival. Each May a festival takes place in Soller to commemorate the victory of the Sollerics over the Moors in the year 1561. Various activities take place during the week leading up to the main event, … Continue reading →

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Adios Mallorca

Posted on May 19, 2010 by crosbyman66

18th May   It’s time to go home. My boots and I are both worn out. After 14 consecutive days walking on cobbled tracks and razor sharp rocks my boots are cut to ribbons. They are staying in Mallorca. Myself … Continue reading →

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The Archduke’s Trail

Posted on May 17, 2010 by crosbyman66

Today was the last day of my holiday and we went to Valldemossa to do the spectacular Archduke’s Trail, the cami de S’Arxiduc, one of the classic walks on the island. The path was built by the Archduke Lluis Salvador, a … Continue reading →

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Torre Picada and Soller

Posted on May 16, 2010 by crosbyman66

Today was Greg’s 60th birthday. He wanted to climb Balitx, his favourite mountain. I did a local walk with Krystl climbing up to the tower, Torre Picada. From the tower we could enjoy the views looking along the coast and … Continue reading →

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Cuber to Lluc

Posted on May 16, 2010 by crosbyman66

Today we were back on the GR 221, doing the section from Cuber to Lluc. This is a high level route through the Sierra Tramuntana passing close to some of the highest mountains in Mallorca. It was a chilly 8 … Continue reading →

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Sa Foradada

Posted on May 14, 2010 by crosbyman66

Sa Foradada, known as “the rock pierced with a hole” is a stangely shaped rocky peninsular jutting out into the sea just below the mansion of San Maroig. San Maroig was once the home of the Archduke Luis Salvador of … Continue reading →

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Mirador Leandro Ximenis

Posted on May 13, 2010 by crosbyman66

Day 10. Today we set out to climb the Puig de s’Alquera and visit the Mirador Leandro Ximenis. Starting from Bunyola we walked along a lane before crossing the main Palma-Soller road. We passed behind a large finca and then … Continue reading →

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Cuber to Soller, day 9

Posted on May 12, 2010 by crosbyman66

Today we did Cuber to Soller via the Barranc de Biniaraix, one of the classic walks on the island. We started from Cuber and followed the GR 221 signs round the right hand side of the reservoir to join the … Continue reading →

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