Bit of a spontaneous ride this one which our Clive was a willing victim...
We had our rendezvous at the famous pre-Matlock layby just north of Amber gate on the A6, Famous only because of its burger van and magical smell of bacon for the early riser, one coffee later...
After a welcome cuppa' we headed north on the Derby road to Grangemill via Cromford, twisting and turning through the bends with the morning sunlight just piercing through the trees on the otherwise enclosed route.
Passing through Historic Bakewell we didn't stop, 10am's a bit early for a tart... we head onto the dizzy heights overlooking Headstone Viaduct. Tummies well and truly rumbling we arrive at the Yonderman café, FEED MEE!!
Breakfast didn't take long....
Once that lot settled we continued our mini tour west via Winnats pass, the weather now turning I didn't need a shower but mother nature had other ideas. Showers not phasing us we work our way to Glossop via little Hayfield to the beginning of Snake Pass.
Nature is truly stunning when in full bloom..
The water looks like coke...
Clive waves a cheery 'Hello!' to the Muppets...
Coming down from the Pass and past Lady Bower reservoir we head the scenic way into Matlock bath,bit faster pace now and suffering well and truly from 'Num Bum' a good rest stop is required...
All in all a fantastic day out which has christened the new gentle giant Vfr1200 DCT who has a quick bath once home to wash before bed.
Thanks again Clive for volunteering to play victim to my trial route!
Awesome! 
