Leek to Buxton

Woke up, had a really nice cooked breakfast and got ready to go out! Today was a relatively(!) short walk from Leek to Buxton following the A53 all the way. I was hoping for paths alongside for most of it, having not followed a major A-road for a long distance without them. Some days I can be very aware of my deafness...

As I was paying the bill, the proprietress of the Daintry B&B (The Daintry B&B) made a kind gesture in donating to my charity! It warmed the cockles and I stepped out into the sunny morning with a bounce! Walked through Leek and soon found the A53.

Soon, you can see the Peak District in the distance and the Roaches looming ever closer. I decided to make a detour to see the Roaches close up! Had a cup of tea at the Roaches Tea Room and took in the views! 

View from the Roaches Tea Room

The Roaches

After getting back to the A53, it becomes an ever-uphill climb on a pathless road for 7-8 miles to Buxton. One of my biggest worries as a Deaf solo traveller when walking on pathless A-roads is I'll never hear whats coming up behind me, if someone is overtaking, or an approaching truck coming over a hill or round a blind bend at a speed which gives me little time to jump onto the overgrown verge. It certainly keeps you awake and affords you little time to actually take in the spectacular scenery around you! 

Must be the highest point of walk so far...

How many counties now?

Eventually we get into Buxton where I'm staying the night with my wife and two children who've driven up from Canterbury. We spent the early evening exploring the town and having some dinner! That'll be it for now, as the next stage will be getting from here to Kirk Yetholm on the Pennine Way and I know that will need careful planning and lots of saving up! 

TTFN!