A group of 12 Calderdale, Vermuyden and guest members plus two dogs were led by Jane Guest on a 14 mile circular from Emley around Clayton West, Denby Dale, Upper Denby, High Flatts Cumberworth and Skelmanthorpe. Sections of the Dearne and Kirklees Ways were used but much was on ordinary footpaths through the fields which, mud aside, provided a very pleasant landscape. The weather could have been kinder, especially for those unfamiliar with the area, but it was misty dampness, rather than a downpour, so not too bad!

Points of interest included the Kaye's Millennium Green, a Quaker meeting house, a former isolation hospital, talk of famous pies and the Kirklees Light Railway where, with immaculate timing, the little steam train chugged by us. All this in addition to Roy's generosity when we stopped by his house for a crafty dram (or alternative). Just see what you're missing if you weren't there!