Four of us set off for Crook Peak, a six and half mile walk. Our first attempt at this walk was in September 2009. This time we decided to do the walk in reverse hoping to make it easier going. We headed off along the river towards Loxton. The sun was shining and although we feared the worst, it was a scorcher! We came off route a little for Sue to show us a cave set back into the hillside. Pete's gadget came in very hand, that is to say the torch on the end of his walking stick. We continued on through the woods that made our steep climb to Crook Peak more gradual. We were rewarded with stunning 360 degree views. Being a clear day the breathtaking views were of the Bristol Channel, Wales, the Somerset Levels and the Cheddar Reservoir. After a stop for lunch we took the steep walk up to Wavering Down , where a stone seat was strategically placed with superb views and etched into the stone were the words 'Only a hill but all of life to me'. We continued the walk through Kings Wood, downhill back to the Cross main street, and then on to the beer garden of the White Hart.
It was a good walk which took us just over three hours, brilliant weather, excellent views, another good Sunday walk for the One Step Beyonders.
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