For my #wednesdaywalk by @tattoodjay we decided to walk around the local National Stone Centre. It is based in six former limestone quarries in Derbyshire, UK.
As a bit of a nerd (well a big one really) we followed the signposts for the Geo Trail through the disused limestone quarries. The rocks are packed with fossils.
The Millennium Wall and other stone wall exhibits were interesting to see. The Wall was built by members of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain in 2000.
The other stone walls show the skills and different styles of the stone wallers. There's definitely a skill to it and quite fascinating to see how the stones are placed together. It must be quite satisfying building a wall. If I built one, I'd need glue, as I'd be rubbish at it.
The place isn't very big but there are plenty of footpaths that take you further afield if you want a longer walk.
For the kids there's some 'gem panning' for £3. There is also a Visitor Centre with a shop that sells minerals and a nice little cafe, which is always welcome after a walk.
Photos by @ellenripley - Julie S. All rights reserved.
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I love seeing places like this
The skill to build those walls is impressive I would fit sure also need glue
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :), I truly enjoy exploring the world virtually each Wednesday seeing walks from all around the globe and feeling I am there and experiencing it all myself, such as I did in your post just now :)
I'd love to have a go at stone walling but it would just end in tears. 🤣
It would be the same with me I have no doubt
Wow! You had a great time walking you know. It's been a while I took a Wednesday walk, I think I should do something next week and just loosen up. I enjoyed reading through and it felt like I was actually there walking alongside because of how neatly you analysed your story. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you @teknon. I'm not a natural blogger but I do my best. I appreciate your kind comments.
My pleasure 😊
LA NATURE ,le calme , l'air fraiche le chant des oiseaux c'est tout simplement le paradis
tellement vrai!
I love tourist attraction pictures and you have shown me a lovely pictures @ellenripley
Thank you @tobywalter, my pleasure!
You are welcome @ellenripley