Write Up Mints in the Peaks Again...

[Mint]

After receiving some PMs from new forum members asking to go on one of our Peaks runs...today was the day.
Old hands @Bozzy, @Sean d and the Mints were joined by @Craig Machin, @ktnez99 and @AlanZ.
We all met up by Carsington Water for brekkie before starting our cruise. We first headed North up to Baslow then on to Hathersage before stopping at Hope for a toilet break. Then on to Castleton and up Wynatts Pass. Round the Edale loop and back to Hope before going South to Tideswell and Millers Dale ending up at Brierlow Bar for Lunch. After Lunch we went West of Longnor on some lovely sweeping roads before heading through the Wetton Tunnel and a small ford before arriving at Ilam for a tea stop.
We had the tops down all day on the cruise but unfortunately had to put it up on the way home as the rain started. It was good to spend time with new members and of course old friends. Great weather, great roads, great scenery and of course great company. Here are some of my photos of the day, I'm sure more will be along soon

 

[Craig Machin]

Great day was had by all
Great route planning @Mint

 

[Bozzy]

Thanks for a superb day of zedding, really enjoyed it.
Great to meet some new zedders and catch up with some old mates.

I fitted some specially tailored cow poop deflectors in anticipation of some rural excursion

But low and behold not one scrap of.....well....crap on today's cruise .

 

[Mint]

...But low and behold not one scrap of.....well....crap on today's cruise ...

Take note Mr @Grumps

 

[t-tony]

Great pictures folks, glad you all had a great day, shame the weather let you down at the end but better that then at the start.

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

What a belting weekend we had, a great night out in Matlock last night followed by a belting run today with a cracking mix of roads, got a bit quick over the top and certainly mints 2.2 put my 2.8 to the test, thanks for putting it together Dave and Pauline, we loved it well Carrie loved most of it

 

[andyglym]

Looks like you all had a great day peeps, nice one

 

[handsomejackuk]

looks like great day out had by everyone.. reminds me i must get a move on and sort a local run out just up to my eyes at the moment with the 2.8 project...

looking forward to catching up with a few of you at zedfest again..

Al, Angela.

 

[Mint]

...with a cracking mix of roads, got a bit quick over the top and certainly Mints 2.2 put my 2.8 to the test...

I'll have to remember to slow down for you next time Sean

 

[ktnez99]

Great company, great route, great scenery, great weather, great driving, great meet points,

great like-minded peeps - 100% an awesome day!

 

[Mint]

Great photos Dawn, pleased you enjoyed your day

 

[Grumps]

Sorry we couldn't make it guys. Looks like a great day was had by all.

 

[Mint]

Sorry we couldn't make it guys. Looks like a great day was had by all.

Never mind, there'll be another time

 

[AlanZ]

Big Thank you to Mr & Mrs Mint on a fantastic day out, good to meet you all and what a fantastic route that was, especially the unexpected tunnel section to play a tune

 

[pgunter]

Looks like a cracking run with ‘Mints Tours’ again..

 

[Mint]

Big Thank you to Mr & Mrs Mint on a fantastic day out, good to meet you all and what a fantastic route that was, especially the unexpected tunnel section to play a tune

Thanks and good to meet you Alan, pleased you enjoyed the day

 

[Mint]

Looks like a cracking run with ‘Mints Tours’ again..

Certainly was Paul, love being up in the Peaks with Zed friends

 

[Sean d]

Great company, great route, great scenery, great weather, great driving, great meet points, View attachment 105581 View attachment 105583 View attachment 105585 View attachment 105587 View attachment 105589 View attachment 105591 View attachment 105593 great like-minded peeps - 100% an awesome day!

Top pics Dawn

 

[Sean d]

This was hell of a cruise, great to meet all the new guys

 

[ktnez99]

Top pics Dawn

Cheers, Sean. I had a fab day and thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't wait for the next Mint Drive!!!
In fact, I may look into the Lakes Cruise! If I'm not too late?