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More Ghosts
Walks in Derbyshire
Barbara Wadd
In this book you may encounter headless phantoms
or ghostly troops of soldiers, faceless horsemen,
a plethora of monks and a bespectacled nun, and,
one you won’t want to meet, a man-eating family!
It is a second collection of 30 circular walks in
Derbyshire, ranging from 1-10 miles in length. Each
walk has at least one ghostly story attached – some
have several chilling tales, which will make a rambler
shiver even under the warmest fleece!
And you should be warned that some of the ghosts
are more ‘hands on’ so you may be pinched
or pushed, slapped or have your clothes tugged. You
may be locked in a room or shut in a freezer and
you may even receive three cold kisses!
You will visit some of the less frequented parts
of Derbyshire, experiencing the rich diversity of
its scenery, from gentle valleys to panoramic viewpoints.
On these quieter paths, you will find wildlife undisturbed
by the tramp of many feet. Kestrels hover over pastures,
jays and woodpeckers may be glimpsed in woodland,
buntings chirp from uncut hedges, and, if you are
lucky, on three of the walks, a kingfisher may imprint
its brilliant hue on your day.
The walks include visits to famous halls, houses
and castles and a number of fascinating churches,
including the strangely named Halter Devil Chapel.
There is information about parking, toilets and refreshment
stops and good maps.
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