Join me for the Peak District heather displays over this iconic landscape in August - 4hr Heather Peak District Photography Workshops | All levels welcome
Summary
Location: Peak District - Derbyshire/Staffordshire
2024 - Sat 24th Aug 05:15 09:30 - Staffordshire - The Roaches
2025 - Sat 16th Aug 18:00 21:30 - Derbyshire Surprise View
2025 - Sun 17th Aug 05:15 09:30 - Staffordshire - The Roaches
Participants: Max 6
Fitness: 3. Moderate
Photography Workshop Event Details: Heathers
Description: Peak District heather Workshops
Surprise View, perched atop Hathersage, is one of the best viewpoints in the Peak District. It's a perfect spot to admire the sunset and, on a clear night, is a designated 'Dark Skies' stargazing location. To access this special place, head uphill in a northerly direction from the car park and find the strangely shaped Mother Cap stone. Then, marvel at the vivid stars filling the Peak District's dark skies.
The Roaches, with Hen Cloud and Ramshaw Rocks, form a gritstone escarpment that marks the Peak's south-western edge. Best viewed from the approach along the Leek road, they stand as a line of silent sentinels guarding the entrance to the Peak District, worn into fantastic shapes by the elements.
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Description - Peak District Photography Workshops
Peak District Photography Workshops - Heathers at Sunrise
The Roaches, with Hen Cloud and Ramshaw Rocks, form a gritstone escarpment which marks the south-western edge of the Peak. Best viewed from the approach along the Leek road, they stand as a line of silent sentinels guarding the entrance to the Peak District, worn into fantastic shapes by the elements.
The area is one of rock and heather, which once belonged to the Swythamley Estate. Following the break up of this estate, the site, including the Roaches and Hen Cloud (an area of 975 acres) was purchased in 1980 by the Peak District National Park Authority to protect this unique area and guarantee access for the public.
We will shoot at two to three locations on the day depending on the group's seasonal highlights, weather and wishes for each spot.Ramshaw Rocks
Hen Cloud
The Roaches
Surrounding areas
On Peak District Photography Workshops, Alan will guide you through the following:
focusing in low light
tonal range and shadow and highlight recognition
composition and designing the shot in the dark
long exposure, set-up and calculating the right amount of time
Itinerary - Peak District Photography Workshops
05:15 Meet at the designated location
Peak District Photography Workshops Briefing, preparation and set-up
Image shoot and reviews/tuition
09:30 Event finish - Breakfast at Roaches Tea Rooms & Restaurant, Paddock Farm, Roach Rd (cost not included in price)
