The Staff from The Grove Primary School are raising money for our current Year 5's (soon to be Year 6's). We are raising money to help buy walking boots for the children so they can get walking. 

Walking is a fantastic way to build a healthy body and mind. We will be doing this walk to raise money but also to inspire the children to get outdoors, get exploring, get fitter and to find a peaceful place in this very busy world. We live in the most fabulous area and have so much to discover and explore.

This is a fantastic stage of The Big Smile that follows the shoreline of Derwent Reservoir around Pow Hill, and then over meadows to the village of Edmondbyers.From Edmondbyers, we head towards the moors, climbing to the top of Stoterly Hill, and across the moor towards Muggleswick, passing through the old church yard. Heading back to the reservoir, we pick up the path to Millshield by the dam tower.The walk takes us through the beautiful Derwent Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty with lots to see. Keep a look out around the reservoir, as you might spot ospreys fishing for rainbow trout, or perhaps one of Pow Hills red squirrels - or even an adder basking in the sun. A relatively gentle walk around the reservoir, with some uphill sections and moorland walking making it challenging yet thoroughly enjoyable.