It was a dry and mainly sunny day walking a newly created long distance path in part of an ancient deer forest. The walk was 21 miles and took just over 8 hours with a lunch break at the Bear Inn at Alderwasley for 1 hour. The scenery was great throughout much of the walk. The highest point reached was Alport Height at 314 metres (1,030 feet). There were many fields and I suppose depending on the time of year these will be either easy or difficult to cross. There were also many awkward stiles to negotiate and one which was quite hidden. From the Quarndon Millennium Topograph there were great views. The walk also follows the ancient Portway, Midshires Way and Chevin.