I'm not one for grand gestures, or in this case, long road trips, but I do like to sneak out in the Zed as often as I can - any excuse will do and if it involves a stop at a local hostelry even better.
In addition I do enjoy keeping a record of these trips with photos so at least I can remember where I've been.
So there you have it; the idea behind this write-up thread which I intend to update on an ongoing basis.
Today's trip started with a blustery drive up the M1 towards Stocksbridge, then through Bolstertone before a stop at The Strines Inn. Undoubtedly the long way round but some lovely roads between Bolsterstone and Bradfield Dale taking in multiple reservoirs. We arrived just before 12pm but that wasn't a problem as it's open from 11am - 11pm. The Peacock was there to greet us, perched on the roof crying out, and sat on the tables outside afforded us great views of the passing traffic (lots of bikes) and The Strines Resrvoir. A decent half pint of landlord before we were back on our way to Ladybower.
We decided to do two stops today and call in to see the newly refurbished Ladybower Inn. Not really our thing inside (bit soulless and smelled like a hospital) but to be fair it as literally just reopened and the restaurant is still being completed. Anyway the Yella Belly (half again) was a decent drink and we had a good chat with the couple who turned up in their immaculate 1971 (K Reg) Triumph Stag. Then it was back home around Hathersage and past Fox House to Owler Bar.
In addition I do enjoy keeping a record of these trips with photos so at least I can remember where I've been.
So there you have it; the idea behind this write-up thread which I intend to update on an ongoing basis.
Today's trip started with a blustery drive up the M1 towards Stocksbridge, then through Bolstertone before a stop at The Strines Inn. Undoubtedly the long way round but some lovely roads between Bolsterstone and Bradfield Dale taking in multiple reservoirs. We arrived just before 12pm but that wasn't a problem as it's open from 11am - 11pm. The Peacock was there to greet us, perched on the roof crying out, and sat on the tables outside afforded us great views of the passing traffic (lots of bikes) and The Strines Resrvoir. A decent half pint of landlord before we were back on our way to Ladybower.
We decided to do two stops today and call in to see the newly refurbished Ladybower Inn. Not really our thing inside (bit soulless and smelled like a hospital) but to be fair it as literally just reopened and the restaurant is still being completed. Anyway the Yella Belly (half again) was a decent drink and we had a good chat with the couple who turned up in their immaculate 1971 (K Reg) Triumph Stag. Then it was back home around Hathersage and past Fox House to Owler Bar.