I then snaked my way back down Ashes Hollow to Little Stretton. The section of the walk is exceptionally picturesque. The path takes you down the valley by the side of a little stream. At points, you must cross from side to side, which at points means you could get a bit wet if you slip. I found myself wanting to spend longer on this side of the valley as the path was unpopulated, and there were lots of beautiful places you could sit and listen to the sounds of the rushing water. Who doesn’t love a bit of real-world ASMR?
As I had come down the opposite valley, I then took the path around the outside of the hills, which was far steeper than I thought it would be. It was good that I’d fortunately packed some snacks to entice me up and over the top back to the car park.