A Moorland Location

You would think this photo was taken recently, but in fact it's of the area near Ladybower Reservoir during August.  The hill on the distant horizon is the distinctive Win Hill whose summit is 462 metres above sea level.  Our local daughter M, who likes hill walking, often goes hiking with a friend over there.  On the occasion I'm writing about we were on our way home after taking a drive out when our other daughter D was staying with us during her Summer holiday.  As usual the weather that day was changeable, but a time out had been planned as we regard our daughter's time away the opportunity to get out and about too.  While she was with us we bought a smaller car in part exchange for the model we've had since moving to Sheffield.  It'll be more economical to run and maintain.  

We went to The Strines Inn that day, which is one of our favourite local pubs located near to the Strines Reservoir and in the heart of  the moorland. 

(Photos above taken at a different time)

The inn is well known in our area for the peacocks that are kept in the field behind the main buildings.  The peahen and peacock were perched on the gate that leads down to the reservoir. 

Old pubs usually have an interesting history and items on display catch my attention each time we visit. 

The horses and carts would stop off for a rest and a drink of water at the inn before attempting a steep hill climb on the way across the moors to markets in local towns. Carriages would also come by that way. 

The inn is in a remote location, but we enjoyed the drive over the moors to get there that day.  

Thank you for your visit.  Have a good week!