Kinder Scout Saturday 5th February 2011.

The weather is not particularly very good, rain has been forecast for much of the day and very heavy at times. Arrived to a very wet Edale in the Peak District, started off with a cup of tea in Penny Pot Cafe and strated the walk just after 11am. I t feels good to be out on the hills and I don't mind the rain as it's not that cold and I am wrapped up in several layer's of clothing. The river up the valley is in full spate and smaller rivers are feeding into it. After reaching the stepping stones which have totally disappeared under the water we make a descision to walk further up the hill and shelter in some rocks because the river is too dangerous to cross. Started working with the peat and water on watercolour paper and different cloths, but it is now teaming it down and nothing will stay on the paper. Did a few drawings in charcoal, but the rain is just washing everything away and by now I am starting to get very cold. Took several photographs of the area and packed away and headed back down the valley.