Jonathan Dodds
@sloopjohnd.bsky.social
Wandering journo with a camera for a sidekick. Usually found in the Peak District far from the madding crowd. Travel and trance addict.
June 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Another foray into Staffordshire for #PeakDistrict Ethel #23. While not the highest at 385m, the views from Gun summit were glorious despite leaden skies. Thankfully the weather improved for the return to Leek, via Tittesworth Reservoir and the Churnet Way.
#photography #hiking #walking
#photography #hiking #walking
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Another foray into Staffordshire for #PeakDistrict Ethel #23. While not the highest at 385m, the views from Gun summit were glorious despite leaden skies. Thankfully the weather improved for the return to Leek, via Tittesworth Reservoir and the Churnet Way.
#photography #hiking #walking
#photography #hiking #walking
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Just around 2 weeks till the opening of Ian McMillan and my exhibition The Songs The Morning Sang at the @porticolibrary.bsky.social , #Manchester
Find out more about the exhibition using the link below, also find details on the opening night on June 5th, www.andrewbrooksartist.com/songs-the-mo...
Find out more about the exhibition using the link below, also find details on the opening night on June 5th, www.andrewbrooksartist.com/songs-the-mo...
May 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Just around 2 weeks till the opening of Ian McMillan and my exhibition The Songs The Morning Sang at the @porticolibrary.bsky.social , #Manchester
Find out more about the exhibition using the link below, also find details on the opening night on June 5th, www.andrewbrooksartist.com/songs-the-mo...
Find out more about the exhibition using the link below, also find details on the opening night on June 5th, www.andrewbrooksartist.com/songs-the-mo...
An easy one for #fingerpostfriday that’s probably one of the most famous in the #PeakDistrict.
May 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
An easy one for #fingerpostfriday that’s probably one of the most famous in the #PeakDistrict.
A few pictures from yesterday while exploring Monsal Dale and the Monsal Trail, followed by a climb up to Sough Top to bag another trig/Ethel double.
#PeakDistrict #walking #photography
#PeakDistrict #walking #photography
May 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
A few pictures from yesterday while exploring Monsal Dale and the Monsal Trail, followed by a climb up to Sough Top to bag another trig/Ethel double.
#PeakDistrict #walking #photography
#PeakDistrict #walking #photography
Drink in this view from Monsal Head, one the best the Peak District has to offer.
#walking #outdoors #peakdistrict
#walking #outdoors #peakdistrict
May 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Drink in this view from Monsal Head, one the best the Peak District has to offer.
#walking #outdoors #peakdistrict
#walking #outdoors #peakdistrict
Had some sense knocked into me and finally started watching Game Of Thrones.
May 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Had some sense knocked into me and finally started watching Game Of Thrones.
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Top of Kinder Downfall absolutely bone dry at the weekend.
But water still tumbling down the steeper sided gullies, showing how precious our big, spongey reservoir in the sky is, holding back the flow.
But water still tumbling down the steeper sided gullies, showing how precious our big, spongey reservoir in the sky is, holding back the flow.
May 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Top of Kinder Downfall absolutely bone dry at the weekend.
But water still tumbling down the steeper sided gullies, showing how precious our big, spongey reservoir in the sky is, holding back the flow.
But water still tumbling down the steeper sided gullies, showing how precious our big, spongey reservoir in the sky is, holding back the flow.
Crossings Paths: where byway meets bridleway on the side of Eccles Pike in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
#walking #photography #outdoors
#walking #photography #outdoors
May 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Crossings Paths: where byway meets bridleway on the side of Eccles Pike in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
#walking #photography #outdoors
#walking #photography #outdoors
Hidden in plain sight, a Trans Pennine Trail milepost in #Stockport town centre highlighting National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 62. Walked past many times without ever realising what it signified.
#walking #getoutside
#walking #getoutside
May 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Hidden in plain sight, a Trans Pennine Trail milepost in #Stockport town centre highlighting National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 62. Walked past many times without ever realising what it signified.
#walking #getoutside
#walking #getoutside
You wait ages to find a stile with character and then two come along at once. Both spotted at Lyme Park #StileSaturday
May 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
You wait ages to find a stile with character and then two come along at once. Both spotted at Lyme Park #StileSaturday
I love a stroll through Elmerhurst Wood at Lyme Park, especially at this time of year when the bluebells are in full bloom.
#bluebells #outdoors #photography
#bluebells #outdoors #photography
May 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I love a stroll through Elmerhurst Wood at Lyme Park, especially at this time of year when the bluebells are in full bloom.
#bluebells #outdoors #photography
#bluebells #outdoors #photography
Two more Ethels bagged (21 and counting!) The route from Chinley to Strines included Eccles Pike and Black Hill, plus pit stops in Whaley Bridge and Lyme Park.
#outdoors #photography #walking
#outdoors #photography #walking
May 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Two more Ethels bagged (21 and counting!) The route from Chinley to Strines included Eccles Pike and Black Hill, plus pit stops in Whaley Bridge and Lyme Park.
#outdoors #photography #walking
#outdoors #photography #walking
Time for a major rethink on public transport serving the area with improved frequency and better integration. Bigger car parks are simply not the solution.
Parking chaos and poo: The price of Mam Tor's popularity
Mam Tor in the Peak District has become strangely popular, but what effect is this having?
www.bbc.co.uk
May 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Time for a major rethink on public transport serving the area with improved frequency and better integration. Bigger car parks are simply not the solution.
Was up walking in the Goyt Valley a couple of weeks back and it was looking glorious. Those pictures on the telly tonight of the large wildfire near Errwood Reservoir are grim viewing 😔
April 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Was up walking in the Goyt Valley a couple of weeks back and it was looking glorious. Those pictures on the telly tonight of the large wildfire near Errwood Reservoir are grim viewing 😔
I enjoyed a mindful moment in Etherow Country Park's woodlands this morning, surrounded by birdsong and the wind's gentle whistle. The bluebells carpeting the floor were a delight to see.
#walking #outdoors #photography
#walking #outdoors #photography
April 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I enjoyed a mindful moment in Etherow Country Park's woodlands this morning, surrounded by birdsong and the wind's gentle whistle. The bluebells carpeting the floor were a delight to see.
#walking #outdoors #photography
#walking #outdoors #photography
Back out on the #trigs trail yesterday in the Manifold Valley. Wetton Low and Ecton Hill are #10 and #11 on my list of Peak District trigs and the latter also doubles as an Ethel. Linked up nicely with the Manifold Way and Thor’s Cave.
#walking #getoutside #photography
#walking #getoutside #photography
April 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Back out on the #trigs trail yesterday in the Manifold Valley. Wetton Low and Ecton Hill are #10 and #11 on my list of Peak District trigs and the latter also doubles as an Ethel. Linked up nicely with the Manifold Way and Thor’s Cave.
#walking #getoutside #photography
#walking #getoutside #photography
April 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The results of an afternoon spent exploring the area around Standedge Tunnel, Britain’s longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel.
#photography #getoutside
#photography #getoutside
April 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The results of an afternoon spent exploring the area around Standedge Tunnel, Britain’s longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel.
#photography #getoutside
#photography #getoutside
Wow, today was certainly a bit blowy! A late change of plans so an impromptu rail trail between Chapel-en-le-Frith and Middlewood had to do. At least it was dry and sunny, and Combs Reservoir was giving off mega Costa del Sol vibes. Perhaps it should be nicknamed Costa del Combs.
#walking #outdoors
#walking #outdoors
March 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Caught this splendid performance at the Nags tonight. Loved the evocative mix of songs and storytelling. Hearing Right to Roam was a particular highlight. Best of luck with the rest of the tour.
18 months in the making. Today I begin the Pennine Way Tour in Edale, the Old Nag's Head.
I will walk, 268 miles, carrying a guitar, 17 shows in 19 days along the route of the Pennine Way.
Join the tour here: www.johnnycampbell.co.uk/tour
I will walk, 268 miles, carrying a guitar, 17 shows in 19 days along the route of the Pennine Way.
Join the tour here: www.johnnycampbell.co.uk/tour
March 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Caught this splendid performance at the Nags tonight. Loved the evocative mix of songs and storytelling. Hearing Right to Roam was a particular highlight. Best of luck with the rest of the tour.
Felt good to top up the Vitamin D tank today. High Lane to Whaley Bridge via the Macclesfield Canal, Lyme Park and Sponds Hill. Pretty quiet on the tops but some cracking views #walking #peakdistrict
February 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Felt good to top up the Vitamin D tank today. High Lane to Whaley Bridge via the Macclesfield Canal, Lyme Park and Sponds Hill. Pretty quiet on the tops but some cracking views #walking #peakdistrict