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Snowdon and the Ranger Trail – Snowdonia National Park, Wales

Snowdon is the tallest mountain in Wales and of all the British Isles south of Scotland. At 1085m above sea level, it’s not really that tall, but with the sharp ridges leading to it having claimed many deaths over the years, its height is nothing to be scoffed at. However, while there are dangerous routes up it, there is also a tourist route directly from Llanberis, which is why it is a popular climb. So, today I will be climbing it with 35+ people from my group, plus, no doubt many others thinking of doing the same.

When I woke this morning it was raining, Murphy’s Law considering the UK has had pristine weather for the past two months.

After breakfast, we all congregated outside in the cold preparing mentally for the climb ahead. And once we were ready, we began up the road I had come down the day before. This allowed me to get a morning shot of Moel Eilio, the main peak from yesterday’s hike.

With a group this size, hiking becomes more of a social event, but I knew that would be the case before I signed up. With the wind buffeting us already, we continued to a gate on the side of the road and headed out across the slightly soggy grassy fields heading towards where the Snowdon train line meets its first stop. Ahead of us, Snowdon was ominously obscured by clouds.

Once across the tracks, we climbed up the Llanberis Trail, the tourist route mentioned earlier. This trail is wide and is mainly laid with large flat stones or shale rock. And, it is what I call ‘Disneyland’ when looking up (or down) the trail lines of people can be seen climbing as if they were waiting in line for a ride. Here, looking back along the trail after a brief rain, with the Czech girl who would become my hiking partner for the day.

The climb was not difficult, with a steady climb from the beginning which can be progressed with a plodding walk. We fought the elements the entire time, with the wind gusting into our faces. We plugged away in our little groups along the trail, passing people both climbing and returning, including three walkers ‘driving’ RC 4x4s along the trail. We stopped briefly at Halfway House, a cafe at the midpoint of the walk, but it quickly grew cold, so we pushed on.

The next stage of the climb was more difficult, it began to rain briefly but thankfully not for long. The wind, however, seemed to pick up, tearing at our clothing, but we plodded on. People came and went from my small group, but my Czech walking partner and I kept pace. The climb grew steeper and colder as we went, but we pushed on at speed, the cold and howling wind winning over our slowly tiring legs. We pushed up past Clogwyn Station, the last train station before Summit Station, and looked out along a flat area with the small lake of Llyn Du r Arddu just hidden from our view.

The wind picked up again as did the steepness, and at one point, the Czech girl, another girl and I formed a human chain so as not to be torn from the mountain. We pushed on and finally gained the top of the steep section, and under a thin train bridge. On the other side, there was some respite from the wind and good views along a valley called Cwm Glas Bach before the cold pushed us to continue. 1800m to go.

The grade became the steepest it had been, clouds began flowing over us giving everything a foggy look. We pushed on, with great gusts of wind flowing over us and we were forced to stop each time we felt the large blast coming. The steepness gave up a little, and the trail flattened out, but the wind seemed to grow stronger. We trudged on as we reached 1000m above sea level and the trail continued between a set of ragged rocks and the train tracks. The wind was at torturous levels, and deep in the cloud, with no idea how much further the trail went, it felt like we were walking forever. We struggled on for the last few hundred metres and finally arrived at the summit. The last couple of metres of a climb to the very top, we virtually crawled these last couple of steps, I hung onto my Czech companion to ensure she did not fly away.

Near the top is the Summit Station with a cafe and gift store. When we entered, we found nearly a hundred people crammed inside the large area with an enormous window looking out to one side of the summit. We found a place to stand and ate the lunch the hostel had provided us. But as it was freezing even in the crowded room, we did not stay long and decided to head down again.

There are several ways down the mountain, and my walking partner and I decided to split from the group and follow the Ranger’s Trail. This cut beneath a range called the Clogwyn Coch and above the Lyyn Fyynnon-y-gwas reservoir. The trail led us down a rocky trail with the wind dragging us sideways, zig-zagging down towards this reservoir. There were fewer people on the path, so it felt more like being in the wilderness, and as we got to the bottom of the valley, the wind subsided, and we stopped for a rest.

For the next 2km, we walked along a flat trail in this beautiful setting, with few people, until we came to the trail I had walked along at the end of my hike yesterday. Then for the final 4km back to the hostel, we saw no-one. This allowed us to have a long chat about things while enjoying the remainder of the walk, and to top it off, the sun finally emerged from the clouds.

Overall, while it felt like a ‘Disneyland’ of a walk, it was still a hard slog all the way to the top, battling against the wind and occasional icy rain. Descending was easier and with good company, friendly conversation and amazing scenery, we arrived back at the hostel ready for showers and a relax.

Tomorrow, it’s back to London on the train.

Moel Eilio – Snowdonia National Park, Wales

This morning I packed up the little room I’d been staying in at Bangor University and headed for the bus stop for the  45 minutes ride to Llanberis (pronounced Clanberis). But I was late for the direct bus, so ended up finding an alternative route via Caernarfon. I arrived in Llanberis to find a classic adventure town with many adventure stores, pubs and cafes. I stopped off for lunch and read up on the today’s hike – Moel Eilio.

After a coffee, I headed out and up a road near the hostel I’d be staying at later that evening. I followed a road up to the left and after a short climb stopped to take a photo of Snowdon, covered in clouds on the centre right of the below photo.

The road ended at a series of ruined stone houses. I climbed a ladder-stile and heading up into grassy fields with small groups of sheep. I walked along a vehicle track, called Bwlch y Groes, as it rose towards some disused quarries. From here there are great views down on Lyn Padarn (the lake beside Llanberis), the adventure town hidden by the small mound of Ty n y Mynydd. You have to love these Welsh names.

Near here there was once an old Iron Age settlement and a hill fort, but little remained of either. The other end of Lyn Padarn.

I then peered at the peak of Moel Eilio up ahead, still a decent climb away and plodded on.

From a distance, Moel Eilio does not look very steep, but as I grew closer, the main peak pushed up ahead. I stopped at the base for a brief rest and saw the only other walker I had seen so far. I began the steep climb, pausing here and there for a quick breather before continuing. About halfway up the steep climb, it started to rain. This pushed me to get to the top as quickly as I could, which was now covered in low clouds. When I got to the top, the rain was coming harder, and I found a stone shelter similar to that which I had seen at the top of the Drum the day before, although the walls of this one were taller. As the rain seemed to be blown across the top of Moel Eilio, when I ducked into the roofless shelter, I was fairly well protected from it.

I sat for a while to wait out the rain and to rest. But when it didn’t seem ready to stop anytime soon, I decided to push on and hope at lower altitudes it would clear up. In the mist, I followed the trail to the edge of the peak and down the other side. It did not take long to come out of the cloud and to see the path crossing more hills ahead, one unnamed and two others, Foel Gron and Foel Goch, in the distance.

As I climbed down, off to my right, I could see the Menai Straight splitting the island of Anglesea from the Welsh mainland, its mouth opening into the Irish Sea.

Then from the top of the unnamed hill, I got a better look along the valley to Llanberis and Llyn Padarn, with the smaller Llyn Dwythwch at the base of the hills. I continued on up Foel Gron, a fair climb but nothing too strenuous.

At the top, I could see down the other side of the range to Llyn Cwellyn reservoir and the small mountains on the other side.

The final climb up Foel Goch gave great retrospective views across at Moel Eilio, now no longer covered in cloud.

The trail then cut steeply down a trail to the fairly pronounced Ranger Trail. I made my way deftly down the steep hill to eventually arrive at the Ranger Trail where I passed a French man who was heading to Llanberis.

I followed the trail for four kilometres along the side of the valley. But after ten minutes or so, it began to rain. So, on went, the pack cover and I marched on to finally arrive soaked and ready for a shower.

Other than the two spots of rain during the walk, the Moel Eilio could be described as a hidden gem. It is not as high as many of the mountain walks around it, but still had plenty of excellent views, began and finished at Llanberis, and was mostly empty, with tourists opting for the larger Snowdon nearby.

After a shower, I drank a refreshing cider. Then once more of my group arrived, we headed down into Llanberis for dinner and a few more drinks.

Tomorrow, we hit up the big one. Snowdon.

Aber Falls and Drum – Snowdonia National Park, Wales

This week I am in Snowdonia National Park, Northern Wales. But, instead of doing a grand circuit, as I usually do, I have three separate day-walks at the northern end of the national park.

Today, I merged two smaller walks into one longer one to give me a full day of walking.

Aber Falls – 3 miles / 4.8 km

The first walk of the day, to the Aber Falls, is probably one of the easier walks in Snowdonia. It is also a popular tourist walk, so I was expecting plenty of families.

I headed out from the cafe in the brilliant midday sun, along a short path to a road and on the small village roads for about a kilometre to the Aber Falls carpark. As I had expected, the carpark was full, and from what I could tell, there was another carpark nearby which was the same. As my goal is to get away from people and get into the wilderness, I quick marched along the wide shingle and dirt trail, passing picnic benches and groups of families hanging out in the sun.

With temperatures in the high 30s back in London, I was glad it was cooler up here, although it was still set to be a scorcher of a day in the mid-20s. I marched quickly along the trail passing through small clumps of trees on a path that rose gently yet remained flat enough for wheelchairs.

After another kilometre and a half, I finally climbed a rise and saw the thin ribbon waterfall. It has been hot and dry for many weeks here in the UK, so the waterfall was less than it should be.

I walked on for several minutes until I came to the base of the falls. Groups of people sat along the stream leading away from the falls, enjoying the weather and cool water. When I got to the base, I climbed to the far side for a closer look. Unfortunately, because the sun was right above the cliffs, it was impossible to get a good photo of the entire waterfall.

Then after a few minutes rest in the shade, I quick marched my way back along the trail, stopping to chat briefly to an older gentleman in a mobility scooter before arriving back at the car park.

Drum and Llyn Anafon – 6.75 miles / 10.7km

From the Aber Falls car park, I walked along a sometimes steep thin road for 2 km until I came to another carpark, this one empty. An empty car park is a good sign, there will be few people on the trail. I rested for lunch on a large rock in the sun as there was no shelter. Above me was the colourful peak of Foel Dduartl, my return trail obvious across its front.

I climbed a rocky trail for several hundred metres towards a set of power lines and a rock fence. I cut right at the North Wales Path and followed the power lines steadily uphill. The peaks of Foel Dduartl and Foel Ganol to my right were emblazoned with autumn colours even though it felt most decidedly summer.

The path continued steadily uphill for more than a kilometre under the power lines. If it were not for those power lines, it would feel decidedly wilderness. Close enough for me.

Off to my left, as I climbed, the Irish Sea in all its blueness.

After 2km, I turned right onto a wide and easy trail that again continued the long climb this time fairly directly to Drum (pronounced Drim) in the distance. Here I passed the only other walker I would see on this trail. I headed further on the trail as it grew steeper but nothing too strenuous, the sun beating down on me as I walked. To my right, the Llyn Anafon reservoir.

While an open sky is excellent for views, the sun is not your friend on a summer hike. The direct sunlight can be draining, and today was no exception. As I neared the summit of Drum, the trail grew steeper, and I had to push myself step after step to climb higher. Eventually, I made it to the top and stared back at the valley below, the Irish Sea beyond.

I crossed a ladder stile and took in the view from the other side of Drum down to the sea.

At the top is a round cairn shelter, although it didn’t look like a pleasant place to sit in the heat. So I found a soft grassy patch on the far side and lay down for a ten-minute nap.

When I got up again, I was besieged by a horde of flies which seemed to buzz around behind me. I flapped them away as best I could, but they kept returning. So, I donned my pack and hat, crossed the ladder stile and headed off.

The initial part of my return hike did not actually follow a trail down the hill, but simply struck off down towards Llyn Anafon reservoir, aiming for the broad service track. Thankfully from the dry weather, the ground was not soggy. I edged my way down the side of the hill for several hundred metres, zigzagging back and forth to avoid sheep until I eventually arrived at the lake.

My descent from there was fairly steady, following the outlet of the reservoir – Afon Anafon – beneath the peaks I had climbed on the way up. The colours still stood out as I went, almost fading from deep green to the autumn colours as I headed towards the base of Foel Dduartl.

And then it was onto the blue of the Irish Sea again as I rounded the base of the peak and returned to the empty carpark. I stopped for a brief rest before marching the 3km back to the bus stop at Abergwyngregyn. Then it was back to Bangor, where I made my way to the local Wetherspoons for a well-deserved cider.

Overall, the Aber Falls and Drum were a good pair of walks to add together on a sun-drenched day. Tomorrow, I head by bus to Llanberis and do a smaller local circuit before my group arrives to climb Snowdon.

The Inn Way to the Peak District, England – Part 4

Day 6 – Castleton to Hayfield – 11.5 miles (18.5 km) – 5 hours

The last day of the hike has the shortest distance but is the hardest with the most climbing. Unlike yesterday, the forecast today was for rain. But it’s England, and the Peak District, so I left my accommodation expecting the worst.

Castleton is known for the remains of Peveril Castle on the hill, not to mention an extensive cave system in the peaks around it. I could see the castle high on the hill from the Main Street.

I headed up the hill beside the castle on a rocky path and began a long slow climb with sheep and lambs bleating at me as I passed. As I came around behind the castle, I could see its back above me as I climbed. It was built to keep the townsfolk in check but was abandoned as it proved to be unnecessary.

On either side of the trail are small caves, but I didn’t stop to investigate. The path continued to the top of the hill between stone walls and eventually emerged onto a plateau, sectioned off for farming. I passed through a gate and it began to spit. I pulled out my pack cover but didn’t bother with a jacket, no point sweating even more than I currently do. Thankfully, the rain did not come, and the spitting subsided.

After a fair walk, I came to a junction where a thin road headed off to the north. My trail followed this road for about a mile, past a farmhouse, to a major road. On the far side, I could see where the trail was leading me, to the top of a Tor. It would be a fair climb, and by the number of people climbing it, a popular tourist spot.

The climb to the tourist carpark looked to be steeper than the actual climb up the Tor, but hiking is not about doing things the easy way. I climbed to the carpark and then on up the side of the Tor, which had been paved for ‘easy’ walking. When walking for distance, I find it easier to walk on the soft ground beside the steps as it uses less energy. At the top of Mam Tor there are great views down both sides, but because of the cloudy haze about, it is difficult to get a clear shot.

On the far side of the Tor the trail continued up to another pair of peaks, but I wasn’t to climb either of these. Partway up the first was Hatton Cross, which is more of a knob, marking where I would begin my descent from the peak on a rocky trail.

The trail eventually passed alongside a farm, crossing grazing paddocks with sheep and lambs, until it came to a major road. A few fields after and I arrived at the village of Grindsbrook Booth where I stopped for lunch: a bacon and egg butty, and a coffee. This was when it decided to start raining.

After my lunch, I struck out in the rain, which wasn’t too heavy and didn’t last long. Grindsbrook Booth, also known as Edale, is the official beginning point of the 286 mile Pennine Trail, of which I would only be doing a tiny section.

I climbed a hill at pace, the caffeine from lunch pushing my on with vigour. I soon overtook several other walkers, with others coming the other way, to eventually arrive at a tiny village called Upper Booth, and continuing quickly on.

From the village, the trail climbed steadily up the hill towards Jacob’s Ladder, a set of steps that have been built to ensure a quick climb to the top of the pass. I shot up the steps, passing other walkers, but stopping a couple of time to regain my breath before pushing on.

I soon crossed the pass, and with the understanding that it was only a handful of miles before the end of the hike, I raced downhill on a stone covered trail.

When the moors ended, and the farm fields began, the trail became less rocky and eventually became a road. I continued to race down the hill to the bottom and climbed the final small hill, a mile from Hayfield, the end of the hike. I then raced along the trail, my legs aching, until I hit the roads of Hayfield.

With the end of the hike nigh, I crossed through the streets of Hayfield to my beginning point, The Kinder Lodge and finally took off my boots for the final time on the hike. I celebrated with a meal at the local Italian restaurant, and several ciders.

The next day I was off and back to London, returning to normal life after my time in the Midlands.

Overall Thoughts

I enjoyed my time in the Peak District National Park. I expected the weather to be changeable but got a couple of lovely days and very little rain. I did have a small expectation that things would be a little more difficult and that it would feel a little wilder. There were periods during a couple of the days where I felt like I was away from other people and in the wilds. But this is England, and you have to take what you can get. Perhaps the further north I push for hikes, the wilder it will feel.

Next, I am off to Northern Wales into Snowdonia to do several days of walking, this time not in a circuit. During that time I will be summiting Mt Snowdon.

The Inn Way was a well-prepared hike, and I am glad I found it. While there were plenty of pubs along the way, that wasn’t the point of the walk. I would recommend checking out the website for this and other books in the Inn Way series.

Until next time,

The Lone Trail Wanderer

The Inn Way to the Peak District, England – Part 3

Day 4 – Youlgrave to Tideswell – 16 miles (25.5 km) – 8 hours

I had worried during the night about an infection in one particular blister and went to see a nurse to check it out. If it was indeed infected, I might have to cancel the rest of the hike, but it turned out to be just a painful, annoyingly located, blister nothing more. So, I packed my gear and set out from the hostel, ignoring the pain.

I headed down the very steep roads of Youlgrave to the river, and followed it on a dirt path, past a small footbridge and several fields.

I eventually came to a vehicle bridge across to Alport but did not cross. I continued alongside the River Lathkill crossing fields, for about a mile before coming to the Conksbury Bridge. I stopped and looked down the river where masses of flies buzzed about. In the water, a single fish preyed on those that got too close.

I crossed the bridge and entered Lathkill Dale, a three-mile stretch of trail along the river. I passed many other walkers, most who had come only to walk the dale. I walked with the thin river to my left, with views of weirs along the way.

To my right side for much of the dale was a rocky bank often covered with bush, but from time to time a small path would lead to a cave entrance in the rock. While I had a head torch with me, there were too many to investigate and my day was set to be long enough. About halfway along the dale, a wooden bridge crossed the river to a ruined house.

I decided to investigate and found a large hole behind the building with a ladder leading down. So, I climbed down for a look and found a short tunnel leading to a five-metre deep rocky hole beneath the house itself. Beside it a small hand generator to turn on the lights.

Back up along the river, I continued my walk along a mixture of concrete paths, dirt trail and rocky path. Towards the end of the dale, it forked, with the trail heading along the other fork from the river. The trail led up between two ridges, crossing rough rocky ground until it emerged near a road.

I stopped for lunch before continuing around into Monyash, a small village. Then my trail led up a road and across grazing fields before coming to the Magpie lead mine, which has not been used for many decades.

After a brief look around, I continued on to the small town of Sheldon. I then crossed more fields for more than half a mile before heading downhill in Great Shacklow Wood.

I rarely use my hiking poles, but I pulled one out to help my stability on the steepest descent so far of the hike.

At the base, I forded a river and followed a dirt trail through the forest for near a mile around a right bend to a weir, which I crossed at a metal bridge. The path then ran up the side of the hill, while not steep, it was a constant climb to emerge at Monsal Head and great views along the valley.

The trail headed down steeply again on the other side, to the old Monsal rail line, where the railway has now been all but removed.

The trail followed a hard road for a couple of miles, and through two old train tunnels, the Cressbrook and Litton tunnels.

After the second tunnel, I crossed the river at Litton Mill.

I made my way around and up Tideswell Dale for a mile and a half before coming to a road. The trail crossed and pushed me up a hill. With only a few hundred metres to go on a long day’s hike, who’s idea was it to climb a steep hill behind a farm? I eventually came into the Tideswell, exhausted, and began looking for my Airbnb.

Footsore and with the painful blisters, I did not feel like wandering too far for food, so I found a local chippy around the corner and a Co-op to get some cider, before settling in for a long sleep.

Day 5 – Tideswell to Castleton – 14 miles (22.5 km) – 6.5 hours

After a 10 hour sleep, and an excellent breakfast at my Airbnb, I headed out of Tideswell along Church Lane which headed over a hill. It was nothing too extreme and got my blood going as the wind was a little chilly.

I made it into Litton, just another tiny village dotted on the landscape. I found the trail on the far side and cut across a field with a group of seven people stopped ahead of me. They were all teenage girls; I wished them a good morning and continued walking. A few minutes later, I came upon a group of seven teenage boys and wished them the same. I headed quickly downhill into a gully called Tansley Dale, following a dirt path.

With the boys following behind, I walked on quickly towards the bottom. The gully was part of Cressbrook Dale I had walked beside yesterday. At the bottom, I turned left and headed along the base of the dale between two ridges. I followed it around to the right and began to rise. The lads likely went the other direction, but I could hear the girls, who were walking at the top of the left-hand ridge.

The gully eventually rose out of the dale to a road near a village, Wardlow Mires. I walked through and found the path headed between farm buildings, the smell was just foul, I don’t know how farmers do it. I then headed up the hill across grazing fields towards a Manor House.

I passed the manor and walked along a lane for a couple of hundred metres before crossing a grazing field with sheep and lambs. I crossed many more fields until I came to Foolow, apparently the Peak District’s prettiest village, where I stopped outside the pub for a five-minute sit-down.

After crossing a further 17 fields, mostly empty, but some with the obligatory sheep and lambs, I came to Eyam. This village has a sombre story behind it. It was struck by the plague in the 17th century but quarantined itself so as not to spread the disease. 260 died, but the plague did not get out.

After Eyam, the trail climbed a very steep road, through a less steep field and into a small wood where the even steeper path finally levelled out. As I emerged from the wood, I discovered the sun had come out, and it would stay out for the rest of the day.

I crossed several more fields before the landscape changed from grassy paddocks to scraggy moors. I climbed to the summit of a short hill and then down the other side following a winding trail that cut around the edge of a steep hill following a stone wall. It eventually dove down into a gully, across a stream and into a clough – a small gorge – where I followed a trail to the end, climbing out of it to the village of Abney.

From Abney, I followed a thin concrete road for half a mile to a sandy, gravel road for a further two miles to the village of Brough.

From here I followed the trail across many grazing fields, containing cows and their calves, sheep and their lambs, a goat and even llama! I passed the village of Hope before arriving at Castleton, the end point of the day.

The Inn Way to the Peak District, England – Part 2

Day 2 – Hathersage to Baslow – 13 miles (21 km) – 6 hours

Hathersage is a great little village on the eastern side of the Peak District. It’s a popular destination for all manner of outdoor activities – hiking, climbing, and cycling, and has three outdoor activity stores.

After a hot night in the Hathersage YHA with little air flow in the dorm room, I wandered into town for breakfast to find that much of the village doesn’t open until nine, if at all on a Monday or Tuesday. I did, however, find a bakery and bought breakfast, along with a sandwich for lunch.

I headed out of town, past the Scottish Pack pub and the parish church, onto a grass paddock and down some steps, my knees reminding me of the long descent from the day before.

I crossed a paddock following a fence line passing the Cowclose Farm. I crossed the road and headed up a long steep driveway towards the somewhat restored ruins of a Chapel.

Past the chapel, I headed into a small wood, again on a steep trail. When I emerged, I could see the Stanage Edge above me, slightly obscured by clouds. I passed through another small wood before emerging at an open field with a path leading towards the Edge.

The climb to the top felt easy, and before long I was amidst the low clouds. The views were not the greatest because of the low visibility.

I then walked along the top of the Edge on a trail alternating between natural stone, sand and cut stone. The visibility grew shorter as I walked, with small groups of people appearing out of the mist, either walking towards me or preparing to rock climb down the rock wall.

Eventually, I followed a pair of guys and their dog to the highest point, 457 metres, before descending down to the valley below. It was an easy descent but led me off the trail into the bog, which I spent some time crossing back to the path. Thankful for my waterproof boots, I followed this to a carpark. The trail then led me along the top of a gorge, towards the mist covered Higger Tor, a flat-topped ridge with cloud filled views in most directions.

With little to see, I quickly climbed down the other side towards Carl Wark Tor, an Iron Age fort, before descending a boggy field between the two towards the Burbage Bridge.

After a quick lunch, I passed the Longshaw Lodge in the Longshaw Estate and headed up across more sheep-filled paddocks to a junction of several roads. I walked along a driveway towards White Edge Lodge and around the edge of White Edge Moor before heading down into Hay Wood.

I crossed a major road and headed up towards Stoke Flat across the top of Froggatt Edge and passed stone circle and a large cairn, both overgrown. I then followed the top of Curbur Edge for more than a mile, looking at the views of surrounding hills and villages dotted across them.

I crossed a road and continued along Baslow Edge towards the Eagle Stone, a large oddly shaped stone sticking up out of Eaglestone Flat.

The trail then led down a thin stone road down into Baslow, the official end of the hike. But as I had not been able to find cheap accommodation in the village, I waited at a bus stop and messaged the Airbnb owner that I was on my way. She offered to pick me up as it was going to be an hour before the bus arrived. This continued my experience with the people of the Peak District being very friendly.

Day 3 – Baslow to Youlgrave – 12 miles (19.5 km) – 6 hours

Today’s walk is set to be one of the easiest of the six days of this circuit. This is great as my feet are still recovering from the blisters I gained on day one. The weather looks to be cool with no rain, a perfect day for a hike.

The host of the Airbnb put on an excellent breakfast and offered to drop me off in Baslow. Who was I to refuse kindness? From my drop off point, I walked along the main road, down a side street and into Chatsworth Park.

Little did I know that for the next couple of hours I would be walking in this park, a massive estate set aside for both animals and humans to wander through. At the centre is the extensive Chatsworth House and to one side the annual Chatsworth Flower Show.

I continued along the road through the park for some time seeing various birds and plenty of lambs. I passed the flower show and headed to a small village inside the park called Edensor with a large church.

Then I headed south through grassy fields along thin walking tracks to the river, which I followed south.

I finally crossed the river at a bridge and again continued south to another village, Beeley, on the main road. I walked through it and along a steep lane for a hundred metres before crossing grazing fields on my way up to Burnt Wood.

After a brief walk in the forest, the trail crossed a bridge across Smeltingmill Brook and into Rowsley Wood.

Part of the trail through Rowsley Wood was a mess of leaves and cut branches, as some lumber work had been done in the area.

I then dropped down out of the woods via a nettle flanked thin path between two buildings, across a road and into another nettle flanked path to the edge of Rowsley, where I stopped for lunch. I then got back on the trail and walked along the road out of town to another set of farm paddocks, this time with cattle, before following the steadily climbing lane up towards Stanton in Peak.

I walked through town climbing another road and through the forest to Stanton Park. As I entered the park, my GPS deciding to take some time off. I followed a trail and came to the main attraction in the park, The Nine Ladies, a stone circle with a legend, nine ladies caught dancing on the Sabbath and turned to stone.

Based on my map I took a guess at the right trail and when my GPS woke up again I was still in the park, but nowhere near where I hoped to be. I found my way out of the park onto a road and headed along it until I picked up the trail again. This lead me down a path to the village of Birchover. The sun decided to make an appearance as I followed a thin lane out of town for half a mile, and down a steep bank to a major road. On the other side, I found a long driveway climbing a hill with more sheep. I followed and came to an area with some rock formations, one known as Robin Hood’s Stride, and along another with a cave where a hermit once lived.

I crossed the fields beyond the formations and passed circle of four large stones before coming to a quiet road. I walked around a farmyard and up a hill to a location called the Castle Ring, an old Iron Age hill fort. Then it was all downhill and across a pair of sheep paddocks to Youlgrave, where I climbed a steep road up to my hostel.

The Inn Way to the Peak District, England – Part 1

The Peak District National Park is a region of England’s Midlands just to the East of Greater Manchester. The district is named after a series of tall rolling hills strewn with walking/cycling trails and dotted with villages.

It’s pre-summer in the United Kingdom, so I have come out of my winter hibernation for hiking season. My first, this year, will be my longest UK hike, although not the longest of the season. The Inn Way of the Peak District is one of several ‘Ultimate Pub Walks’ created in northern England. It is a six-day hike, covering 85 miles (135 km) and passes 51 pubs. While it’s not a pub crawl as such, it does allow for many places to stay, dine, and of course, grab a couple of well-deserved ciders after a long day’s walk.

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The Peak District is a diverse area with much to see, from the wild moors in the north to the limestone valleys to the south. There are Roman roads, plentiful villages, areas known for its history of Robin Hood, with Nottingham to the South East, and a lot more I hope to discover on my walk.

Day 0 – London to the Peak District

My train to Manchester was in the early afternoon, so it gave me plenty of time to pack and repack in preparation. On the Virgin Trains, Manchester is only 2 hours north of London, then it was an hour-long bus ride to Hayfield, the Trailhead of the Inn Walk.

Hayfield is a quaint larger village to the west of the Peak District. After arriving at my accommodation, I went for a walk around town and followed a short trail to a local reservoir.

Then it was off for last-minute preparations.

Day 1 – Hayfield to Hathersage – 17.5 miles (28 km) – 9 hours

Today will be the hardest day of the hike, both in distance and difficulty and with the sun is out, the heat will make it more difficult. It’s going to be a long day.

I set out from the Kinder Lodge, across Hayfield, then stopped to have a sandwich made for me and to repack my pack. I climbed the steep village roads to the trailhead only to discover I had left my hat on the seat where I had been repacking. Just what I needed, more length to the hike.

With my hat firmly on my head, I climbed along a rocky dirt path with three off-road cyclists, into open paddocks high above Hayfield and the other villages in the valley.

I followed a trail, called the Snake Path, as it slowly ascended across the grazing fields on a slightly rocky dirt path. After about a mile I crossed into the moors, the difference in vegetation obvious.

The trail continued climbing for some time before flattening out near the Kinder Reservoir. But the view was only a distraction for the climb that was to come.

The trail follows the curve of the reservoir and up into the William Clough, a long gully.

The rocky trail crossed the stream flowing down the Clough several times.  I climbed slowly until it levelled out at Ashop Head between Mill Hill and the Kinder Scout Tor.

I continued past Ashop Head and followed the trail around hard to the right where it followed Ashop Clough for three miles. I rested in the sun, part way along, before continuing towards the end of the Clough where there is a fair-sized wood.

In the woods, alongside the river, the trail climbed sharply up to a major road, one I had been hearing for some time. I walked along it for a short distance to the Snake Inn where I stopped for lunch. I headed back to where the trail was supposed to take but found the access was no longer available. I returned to where I had come out of the woods, crossed the road and headed up a steep path.

I followed it to an old Roman road on the edge of the Cowms Moor, with a rocky shelf to my left, and then onto grazing fields with a rock fence.

After a mile, I came back down to the major road where I crossed and headed up into the moors once more. The trail climbed steadily, following the old Roman road for a couple of miles with woods to the side. It then ran flat across several grazing fields as I approached Hope Cross.

Ahead I could see a tor and figured that I would be climbing it, but the trail seemed to veer around it. Five hundred metres along and I discovered my map showed another path up the tor that wasn’t there, only a steep ridge. I chose not to walk back, so out came my hiking poles for the first time and I set off up the hill. After five minutes of climbing, I discovered the end of one of my brand new poles had come off. I pushed on upwards anyway to the trail and then up the Tor.

As I came over Thornhill Brink, I got my first sight of the Ladybower Reservoir below. But the climbing was not done, ahead was the Winhill Pike, which gave me a better view of the reservoir.

Then, after a long day in the sun, the worst thing is a long steep descent. Steep descents can be painful on the knees, and 300 metres steeply down on a rocky, root laden trail is just hell. It was slow going, but with the help of my remaining hiking pole, I got to the bottom, my knees aching.

Then, with four miles still to go, I discovered I’d run out of water. I rested before crossing a major road and climbing another, then across several grazing fields to Bamford. But when I got there, I discovered everything was closed, as it has a tendency to be after 5pm on a Sunday. I could have stopped at a house and asked for water, everyone in the region seemed very friendly, but I pushed on. Three miles to Hathersage.

I headed out of Bamford and into a wood, past a water processing plant, over a short hill to a village called Nether Hurst then over one final small hill until I could see Hathersage below. I crossed several grazing fields and followed a road into the village. The hostel I was staying it was at the other end and, of course, up a hill. I made my way up there on sore feet and checked in for the night.


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Home to America's rich and famous (Donald Trump, Jimmy Buffett, Howard Stern and James Patterson, to name a few) for nearly a century, West Palm Beach provides the most luxurious version of the relaxing Floridian lifestyle. Or so people think. Its actually Palm Beach – the coastal neighborhood adjacent to West Palm – that serves as the spot where these moguls and celebrities choose to build their waterfront winter homes. Its younger sister, West Palm, was originally an off-shoot. Now the latter is a vacation spot in its own right, offering travelers an array of away-from-the-shore attractions and hotel options for all budgets. You might only be able to distinguish between the two areas by crossing the Intracoastal Waterway and looking at the housing prices.

While the rest of the country battles snowstorms, residents of West Palm Beach relax by the water and soak up Florida's year-round sunshine. And despite the area's tradition of catering to glamorous, designer-decorated clientele, Palm Beach's shores and West Palm's historical neighborhoods appeal to many types. In fact, the famous clientele is part of the city's allure.

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Is it worth it to be traveling to MLM events with a newborn baby? Here are a few tips to help new parents when traveling across country with your baby.

Just a heads up…it’s totally doable to be a brand new parent and bring your baby with you to the events. To be honest, a three month old was the perfect age because he just sat in our laps or his carseat when he wasn’t feeding. If he started getting fussy or blew up his diaper, we just went out the door real quick.

And by the way, this was in Las Vegas. Yeah, a bit crazy!

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Tips for Traveling to MLM Events with a Baby

Since it was our first time flying across country with a baby to our company’s MLM events, I surprised my fiancé with first class seats because I know she was very nervous about how our son would cope with his first flight. That alone was awesome because we had plenty of room for the diaper bag and another carry on and she was completely stress-free when it came to breastfeeding the baby.

In fact, she couldn’t toss back the mimosas fast enough!

Baby Traveling Tip #1

This gate check bag for baby strollers and for car seats was extremely helpful. What’s really cool is when you’re traveling with a baby, you don’t have to pay extra to check luggage, strollers, car seats, etc.

However, we knew that luggage typically gets thrown around and damage so these bright red bags were perfect for expensive car seats and strollers and we did decide to check them instead of bringing them onto the plane.

Keep this in mind!! If you decide to check your stroller at the front desk, you are literally carrying a 20 pound baby with you everywhere. It gets hot. You get sweaty and a bit cranky. Maybe that’s just me because I hate people at airports. #sorrynotsorry

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It didn’t hit me until we were packing for the MLM events in Vegas that the hotel we were staying at probably didn’t have a baby crib for our son to sleep in. My genius fiancé came to the rescue and brought this Snuggle Nest.

I won’t lie. I was really hesitant about our son sleeping in this thing in our bed because I’ve literally had nightmares where I was sleeping on him but this thing does a great job of separating the three of us in bed and Jaxon slept great.

It’s light and you can pack their blankets inside before folding it up. It sat perfectly inside this hard-cover suitcase luggage.

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This Medela Storage Kit and Ice Pack was a life-saver for the fiancé and would help other new moms who have a difficult time producing milk. It helps keep your breast milk cold and comes with a frozen pack with it. You can fit 4 bottles easily inside this pack.

A big tip we learned when flying with a newborn baby is to make sure they’re either feeding or sucking on a pacifier when taking off to prevent their ears from hurting.

It was really convenient to open up one of these bottles that were nice and cold, and ask the flight attendant to bring a cup of hot water to put the bottles in and warm up. To be honest, we flew Delta and they were so nice and helpful to us.

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traveling with baby to mlm eventsLoosen up. Just go and roll with it. If your baby fusses a bit, that’s fine. You’re probably attending your MLM events because you want to take your business to the next level and you want to give your children the best life they could ever ask for.

So if that means you have to change a dirty diaper or two in a bathroom stall, then so be it.

Also, try as best as you can to focus on the message of the MLM events. If that means you give your kid a cell phone a bit to shut them up, it’s not going to hurt. If they rattle a toy a bit, so what. You’ll find more people will want to squeeze your baby’s cheeks rather than roll their eyes.

Yes, you’re going to miss the fun dance parties and the late night drinks with friends but you’ll also skip out on the hangovers and make the best of it by ordering yummy room service. You can also stay a few extra days after the event and go on fun adventures and sight-seeing with your family. It makes traveling with a baby so much more fun!

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I hope that these traveling tips with your baby while attending your MLM events have helped. If they have, please give your feedback or ask any questions that you might have in the comments section below.

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Family honors WWII vet

| Thursday, July 28, 2005

Walter Ivanoff was at loss for words Sunday when his family and gathered at a Bridgeville restaurant. He knew it wasn't his birthday, or a holiday.

Instead, his family wanted to celebrate his service in the Army during World War II.

"I thought we were getting a free dinner," said Ivanoff, 80, of Cecil. "I was very surprised. I didn't expect none of this."

Col. Jeff Loudermilk, representing the Army, presented Ivanoff a shadow box containing his medals and other memorabilia he brought back from the war.

His family had collected the items, which include an American Flag, eight medals, two shoulder cords, a Bronze Star and a picture of a younger Ivanoff.

"The shadow box shows him that we understand now," said Deborah Purcell, on of Ivanoff's five children. "Everyone in the family was hesitant about doing any of this because we thought it would bring back bad memories of the war for Dad."

Purcell, of Bridgeville, said she discovered the items while going through a trunk belonging to her father and saw books, postcards, letters and some medals.

"It overwhelmed me, and it was amazing realizing what he did for us and the rest of the country," she said. "I'm so proud of him."

Ivanoff enlisted in the Army and was on active duty from April of 1943 through December of 1945. He saw action in the Battle of the Bulge as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division. He also served in the army reserves from 1945 to 1948.

"I didn't expect to be honored by my family after all these years. I'm very proud of them," Ivanoff said.

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Who Really Wrote Shakespeare's Plays Introduction

About the controversy over who really wrote Shakespeare's plays, history and introduction to the controversy.

Nobody seriously questioned that William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wrote the plays and poetry ascribed to him until 165 years after his death at Stratford, England. And few Elizabethan scholars question it today, especially in view of the information that recent research has yielded. Yet, by 1970, almost 5,000 published works challenging Shakespeare's authorship had appeared; the list of candidates included Queen Elizabeth and Nicholas Breakspear, a 12th-century English pope. And the list continues to grow.

Almost without exception, the challenges have come from amateur Shakespearean students--many of them noted within their own fields--whose knowledge of Elizabethan life and times has usually been spares. The term "anti-Stratfordian" collectively identifies these dissenters. And few have dissented without proposing, in modesty or shrill certitude, an alternate "Shakespeare." Yet few deny that Shakespeare actually lived, that he performed as an actor, and that he may have facilitated the production of the plays. They usually insist, however, that his main role consisted of providing his name as a cover for one or more "true" authors and of acting as agent for publication or staging.

The entire question emerged from the dearth of information about Shakespeare's life, the scarcity of contemporary records about him, and the failure to discover a single manuscript written in his own hand. Moreover, the contents of these works suggest an author of wide learning and experience. The few known facts barely establish Shakespeare's literacy, let alone his genius. This gap between his supposed literary achievements and his humble origins is too incredible for anti-Stratfordians to accept.

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The Vicar Of Bullhampton

London, Bradbury, Evans and Co., 1870

The parish of Bullhampton, near Salisbury, was largely the property of the Marquis of Trowbridge, though Harry Gilmore owned in it an estate, Hampton Privets. One of the latter’s tenants was the miller Brattle, whose daughter Carry had been seduced and had hidden herself in London and whose son Sam was accused of the murder of Farmer Trumbull. The Marquis demanded that the family be evicted, but Harry indignantly refused.

In this he was ably seconded by the Vicar of Bullhampton, who vigorously attacked the Marquis for his uncharitable demand to punish a God-fearing – though bull-headed-father for the sins of his children.The Marquis resented the Vicar’s opposition and to annoy him gave to the Primitive Methodists land for a chapel just opposite the vicarage gates. The hideous building was well on its way to completion when old records disclosed that the property was glebe land. The Marquis was compelled to tear down the offending chapel, to the ill-concealed delight of the victorious Vicar.

When a small boy, Sam Brattle had been one of the Vicar’s favorites and, when he was accused of complicity in the murder of the neighboring farmer, the Vicar undertook to befriend him. Through his energy the murderers of Mr. Trumbull were found and Sam was cleared. Carry, discarded by her lover and in want, had returned to the neighhorhood, and the old miller was with difficulty induced to let her return to his home.

The Vicar’s charming wife tried to arrange a marriage between their neighbor Harry Gilmore and her best friend Mary Lowther. Harry loved her, but Mary was engaged to her distant cousin Walter Marrable, a prospective heir to a property but with small present fortune. Soon after his engagement to Mary, his father succeeded in swindling him out of all his resources and, discouraged as to the future, they broke their engagement. Mary explained all this to Harry before accepting him, but soon after Walter succeeded to his uncle’s estate and returned for her. Harry generously released her from their engagement, and the two lovers were married.

"Ostensibly a novel written in defence of the 'fallen woman,' it has a quaintly solemn preface in which the author apologizes to his public for venturing on ground so delicate. But the book itself fails admirably to fulfill its proclaimed intentions. It is as characteristically Trollopian in plot and staging as the preface in its self-conscious propagandism is uncharacteristic. A vigorous story of village life, The Vicar of Bullhampton presents a delightful parson, several charming ladies, a gruff farmer, a pompous marquis and some aggressive nonconformity."- Sadleir

...written chiefly with the idea of exciting not only pity but sympathy for a fallen woman, and of raising a feeling of forgiveness for such in the minds of other women.


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20th January 2013

We had a lazy morning with no alarm and a slow breakfast. We then spent a couple of hours catching up with e mails and uploading some pictures for the website. If you slip behind it becomes a chore to catch up!

We had heard about the ‘ bamboo train’ which was built by the french to move locals, produce, animals,  motorbikes or just about anything else you can imagine. They could just hop on the flat bamboo platform and the small engine and drive belt would propel the cart along the tracks at a surprising speed. It is now solely for tourists as only runs for about 20 mins out and 20 mins back. At the stopping point at the end you can get drinks or snacks and support the locals by buying a scarf etc.  If you pick the small stand on the right as you arrive, they are not too pushy and are really sweet! It is a fifteen minute tuk tuk ride out of town to the starting point.

Arriving at platform

As you shoot along the rails (much faster than you thought you would) it is pretty bumpy and a little noisy, but great fun! There is nothing to hold on to and you keep thinking about stories you have heard about wheels falling off …. but it is fine!

Ride on the bamboo train

Bamboo train driver

When a train comes the other way, you have to stop and jump off and dismantle the train and reassemble after the other train is pushed past. It must have been a real hassle when loaded up fully with produce.

The wheels / axles are only held in place by gravity …. that’s why they come off sometimes!

Oncoming train

Bamboo station stop

The family running the stall were very nice and so it was good to buy a drink and a scarf from them.

One of the girls had a particularly sweet face. You can see the traditional Khmer scarves behind her.

Sweet face

After about 15 minutes we boarded the ‘train’ and headed back to the start.

Ready to head back

It is a really touristy thing to do, but was great fun and the people nice. It is said that the Japanese are funding a ‘proper’ train on the same route. If this happens, the bamboo train is likely to go. So do it now or never!

Tomorrow we are booked on a bus ride to Phnom Penh. It is around 5 or 6 hours in air conditioned luxury and all for $5 each!

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On a Friday Afternoon…

“He’s a Christian”. Those words aren’t spoken very often from my husband when describing new members of his company. That uncommon phrase immediately piqued my interest about this new member, so I inquired further and found out that this man was married with kids, where they came from, and what job he had.

The military loves social functions, so it didn’t take long for me to meet this man and his family.

His wife and I hit it off immediately.

We found it easy to talk to one another. Her family and my family share the same morals, goals, and priorities.

And not very long into our relationship, we decided to become best friends. Yes, we literally discussed it. She was having issues with her best friend at the exact time I was having issues with mine and she said (jokingly, but seriously) “Let’s just be best friends” and I laughed and said “YES”! 🙂 And then we were—still makes me smile.

Our friendship is easy—as friendships should be. We don’t have to talk everyday. We don’t have to see each other all the time. There’s no pressure in our relationship, but when we do get together, we pick up where we left off. Conveniently, our husbands feel the same way about each other.

I attribute our friendship with helping my marriage. Why? Because their marriage is so solid and they face many of the same issues we face as a military family. They embrace their military lifestyle and meet issues head on with God at the center. I attribute our friendship with helping our family dynamics. Why? Because they have MANY children and we only have two and I find myself freaking out about the smallest thing—but they build their children up and allow them to be who they are without trying to conform them and it is beautiful to us and a wonderful example of how a family should work. We admire them.

She has inspired me in many ways: to start a Bible study, to write, to be confident, to treat my man with respect and to create a safe place in our home.

We love each other. For. Real.

Their last child is named after me and recently, we were standing in my front yard, all talking, and we made retirement plans to all stay together after this military gig is over for us.

But on a Friday afternoon, only a week after planning our future, my phone rang:

Me: Hello!

Her: Lila, I need you to come to my house, right now. He’s gone.

Me: I’m on my way, but what do you mean, he’s gone?

Her: They are here, in suits, telling me that he’s gone.

Her man, her soulmate, her husband, literally plucked from this earth in his prime.

Just like that.

Jesus help me.

Even now, a few weeks later, there are still no words.

What do you say to your best friend, who has been your voice of reason and comfort so many times when her husband is gone?

Nothing. You say nothing.

It’s not okay.

There are no words for grief like that.

There’s no comfort you can offer.

You’re just there. You listen and you pray. You pray hard.

With eyes clinched tight and a voice that shook, I heard her say: “God, please take this cup from me”.

When there were no words, there were groans—grieving groans that wrench the soul.

Holy Spirit come.

Grief is a cruel, cruel thing.

But, God.

He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds.

He defends and sustains them.

He hears their cry.

He restores them, making them strong, firm, and steadfast.

God is good.

One day, my friend will share her testimony…giving praise to His name.

He has a plan.

Praise God!

Please, intercede.

Tonight’s the night!

There are several things people in the south take seriously:

There are other’s, like hunting/fishing/eating, but those are the main three at our house.

I remember the encouragement I received from my husband when he caught me looking at Auburn University’s website. I never thought I would get in–and no one likes to be rejected—so applying never crossed my mind. I was just looking to see what master’s degree programs they offered. I grew up in a family divided: half Auburn fans, half that other school in the state:). It was always a dream of mine to go and as I sat there staring and longing, my husband looked at me and said “what’s the worse thing that could happen?”. Me: “Um, HELLO!?! They could tell me no!!!”. He just laughed and said “you’d survive. Now apply”.

And that’s what I did, but I didn’t allow myself to get my hopes up.

My GPA wasn’t awesome at my previous school and again–I didn’t think I was good enough to go.

Fear and doubt should never get in the way of a dream.

So, I waited.

I received my letter the day classes began in August, 2009.

I knew it was a rejection, otherwise why would they have waited until school was in session?

My husband came home and I showed him the envelope.

We opened it together.

And much to my surprise it said: “Congratulations! You have been selected to attend Auburn University…”

I didn’t get much further than that—I was jumping up and down—pure joy!

I never dreamed I would get to attend such a prestigious university, yet I did.

I graduated August, 2011.

I love Auburn for many reasons, but I love it mainly because it helped me to fulfill a lifelong dream.

My dream became a reality there.

And tonight, I will watch my Alma Mater with pride.

Win or lose…

I believe in Auburn and I love it!

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8 Wedding Variation Tutus & Costumes For Professional Ballet Roles

Do you have a penchant for ballet variations that include wedding scenes?  If you are fascinated by costume designs for specific choreography events,  wedding scene tutus and garments are an interesting costume category to explore and enjoy.

Although there are more, the eight character roles listed on this page offer the chance for us to see what some of the costume norms are within the industry. Some bridal variations are open to a wider range of costume styles than others. Some cling tightly to a certain look.  (That’s an interesting observation in itself and a great topic to explore in a future post).

Another intriguing aspect of wedding variation garments is how they can differ from venue to venue. The construction details and aesthetics for wedding tutus will have marked differences between local youth competitors, national competitors for programs like Y.A.G.P., and Principal dancers with esteemed theaters. No matter what level the dancer, wedding variations have a wonderful way of reconnecting us to the romantic side of choreography and costume design.

🌹 1.  The Sleeping Beauty

 Aurora’s Bridal Tutu Must Be Sumptuous And Luxurious

Aurora wedding variation tutu
© Costume Creations UK

The Sleeping Beauty ballet story is one of the most enchanting love stories of all time. For the wedding variation, Aurora’s  tutu needs to have a sumptuous and luxurious aesthetic. As a Princess, the garment must befit the nature of her position.

To Be Sumptuous Is To Be : Deluxe, lavish, posh, precious, grand, costly, prestigious, valuable.”

Classical tutus that look sumptuous and posh will always be constructed of the highest-quality materials. As with standard tradition, a lovely white or cream tutu with rich-looking embellishments work beautifully for a bridal costume.  A headpiece that sparkles with touches of silver or gold adds to the grand and prestigious aesthetic required.

One of the most traditional wedding garments of any type are those that are embellished with fine hand-sewn seed pearls.  You can view an example of Monica’s couture finishing technique using seed pearls to add opulence to a Classical tutu in white.

The very first Princess Aurora was Carlotta Brianza, an Italian Ballerina, who performed the role at  The Mariinsky Theater in 1890.

🌹 2.  Coppélia

 Swanhilda’s Wedding Wardrobe Has A Wide Range

Swanhilda Wedding Tutu Classical White
© Costume Creations UK

The Coppélia Ballet story offers an entertaining,  whimsical view about  rivals in the romance department.  In the end, our stubborn character, Swanhilda, forgives the fickle heart of Franz and simply refuses to give him up.

Her can’t-budge attitude adds a dramatic interest to the story line. As she marries Franz, we can’t help but wonder what will happen to him if he goes anywhere near a dollhouse.

Unlike some bridal variation costumes, this role has great freedom of design.  She  can wear peasant-style dance dresses, sheer chemises that resemble summer party gowns, traditional white Classical tutus, and long romantic tutu dresses.

Speaking of romance, what could be more romantic than a tutu that creates a subtle, romantic shimmer with every movement? This platter embellishment is a wonderful example of the way Monica creates the type of understated elegance that is the mark of high-end couture.

Throughout many venues, it is not unusual to see Swanhilda’s bridal costume in shades of rose, pink, beige, pale blue, and more.

The very first Swanhilda was a 16 year-old Italian dancer at The Paris Opera Ballet, Giuseppina Bozzacchi. Six months after her debut in 1870, she passed away from illness. She was only 17.

Although the following video was created to compare the techniques of seven different dancers doing Swanilda’s wedding variation, it is a wonderful example of the wide variety of costume styles that work for this role.

The Swanilda wedding variation is a widely danced role by both professionals and students. Costume designs are taken into consideration when working with scenery backdrops. What’s your favourite style?

🌹 3.  Don Quixote

Kitri’s Wedding Pas De Deux Costume Can Be Subtle Or Fiery

Kitri Wedding Variation Classical TutuThe Kitri character in The Don Quixote Ballet is described as a feisty and headstrong young lady.  In a large part of the ballet story, her costumes will reflect the Spanish flavour of the tale’s origins.

Dancing the role of Kitri can almost guarantee the opportunity to wear a vivid and passionate shade like red.  Take a peek at this passionate tutu shade.

Although red is a great color for dressing a fiery character, Kitri’s Act III Wedding Pas de Deux costume for Don Quixote looks heavenly in shades of cream and gold as pictured here, or  white with red accents like this lovely airbrushed design.

In The Don Quixote Ballet, Kitri has so many choices of suitors, we are just happy she chose one to marry before the theatre closed for the night.

🌹 4. La Bayadère

Gamzatti’s Engagement Celebration Glows In Gold

Gamzatti wedding variation gold tutuLa Bayadère is a complex ballet story that has a wide range of human expressions; anger, jealousy, victory, danger, and even murder.

Technically, Gamzatti appears in an engagement celebration at the end of the performance. The engagement adagio costume can be a Classical tutu, a 2-piece ensemble, or a harem-style garment.

Many professional theaters choose gold for  the garments of Gamzatti and the temple dancers, as well as the props and stage backdrops. Monica’s Moving Work Of Art tutu is one of the finest examples of costume artistry using shades of gold.

The strategic embellishments, stunning photography, and beautiful dancer makes this design a perfect rendition for Gamzatti’s engagement celebration variation.

Set in Royal India, the temple scenes  of La Bayadere incorporate gold garments and props. Even today, the country of India has many golden temples that draw pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.

🌹 5. Cinderella

Diamond-Like Embellishments On Pure White Spells Pure Romance

Cinderella Wedding Variation Tutu
© Costume Creations UK

When the story of Cinderella was created for Classical dance, I am sure the theatrical world was enthralled. The heartfelt story line is absolutely perfect for dance choreography and the inspiration of theatrical costume designers.

From a costume standpoint, it can be a creative en devour to transform a character’s garments from a humble housemaid to a regal Princess.

Visually, Cinderella’s wedding costume should be so pretty that our hearts can’t help but sing with joy that she escaped from her sad predicament.

Gone are the days of her tedium and slavery. Cinderella’s marriage not only celebrates love, but freedom and an abundant future. Elegant diamond-like embellishments on a white costume create the perfect wedding garment for the character of Cinderella.

Pierina Legnani was the first Cinderella. According to Wikipedia, the role is credited with creating the first 32-fouette variation. View Pierina’s 1893 Cinderella tutu here.

🌹 6. Paquita

 A Wedding Variation Popular With Y.A.G.P. Contestants

Paquita Wedding Variation TutuWhen the costume is right and the dancer is professionally trained, the variation of Paquita’s wedding is a thing of beauty to behold. The Paquita Wedding Etoile Variation is one of the most popular choices for competitions.

It’s absolutely beautiful to watch and is one of the few variations where costuming details go beyond the basic garment.

There is something grand and magnificent about the “full ballerina regalia” look of a high-profile tiara, sheer wispy armlets, and a jewel-encrusted tutu in white.

Costumes for this wedding scene accentuate emergence and re-connection to nobility. After the character discovers she is of noble birth and not a gypsy, her stature in life has been greatly elevated. This is a perfect metaphor for the elevation of appearance that takes place when a ballet student wears a custom-designed tutu of high quality.

The role of Paquita was first performed in Paris in 1846. The story was created by  Joseph Mazilier, shown here in 1860.

🌹 7. Raymonda

 Raymonda’s Wedding Has Hungarian Flair

Raymonda wedding variation Hungarian style tutu
© Costume Creations UK

With so many ballet productions that make a nation, its customs, or its traditions part of the story line, the wedding scene for Raymonda is no different.

In Act III, the characters are dressed to honor the Hungarian king after receiving his blessing. Not only can we find corp dancers wearing fur hats and leather dance boots, but other types of Hungarian-style garments as well.

Raymonda’s wedding garment is typically fashioned in two styles:

  • A Classical tutu or long ballet dress that showcases the traditional  Hungarian lace-up bodice worn by women of nobility.
  • A standard Classical tutu with gold embellishments like this professional Raymonda variation tutu.

 Lace-up bodices are part of the fashion history of Hungarian women. This antique painting is a lovely example of the bodice design on a  Hungarian noblewoman as a bride.

🌹 8. Shurale

Syuimbike The Bird-Maiden Wears A Blend Of Textures

Syuimbike Wedding Dance Costume- Shurale Ballet
© Costume Creations UK

When you study The Shurale Ballet story line, you get a genuine glimpse of how deep and complex the human imagination can go.

The Shurale is very other-worldly and takes us to another time and place. Based on a Tatar folk tale, we go deep into a forest with mythical creatures and fairy-like entities that have their wings stolen.

The garment aesthetics encapsulate freedom of movement, delicate maneuvers, and showcases any dancer who moves with lyrical expertise.

As a bird-maiden, Syuimbike’s wedding garment will contain light and airy fabric elements like panels of chiffon, silk voile, tricot, or mesh. Typically, theatrical garment makers approach the bird-maiden design in three ways:

Shurale ballet costume feather embellishment
© Costume Creations UK

1. They emphasize  the woodsy nature of the story by sewing on leaves or vines.

2. They focus more on the bird-like attributes of Syuimbike’s role with fabric wings and wisps of  feathers.

3. They do all of the above.

Syuimbike  is pronounced “sigh-whim-bike”. Here, we see how The Kirov Ballet costume department dressed Natalia Dudinskaya as Syuimbike in 1935.

Some of the ballet stories mentioned here will soon be 200 years old. It is through appreciation and respect that these costume standards live on and on. Long before there were planes, trains, or automobiles, there were dedicated artists who sacrificed their time making ballet costumes for the world to enjoy.

Images or links to images credits:

1. Aurora tutu image copyright by photographer Gregory Batardon, used with permission by Prix du Lausanne.

2. Carlotta Brianza By Unknown author (http://www.rian.ru/culture/20091222/200751156.html) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

3. Giuseppina Bozzacchi by Photography studio of the Théâtre Impérial de l´Opéra. Paris, France. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

4. Flickr.com, The Golden Temple by Peter van Aller, No Modifications, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

5. Pierina Legnani In 1893 As Cinderella  by Unknown author [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

6. Joseph Mazilier Circa 1860, author unknown, scanned to en.wikipedia.org by Mrlopez2681 for  [Public domain use], via Wikimedia Commons. No Modifications.

7. Mrs. György Bencsik, née Klaudia Ürményi de Ürmény (1833–1862), Hungarian noblewoman as a bride by Alajos Györgyi Giergl [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons, No Modifications

(Definition of “sumptuous ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)


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