Great Rock Co-op

It's always great to find a friendly independent shop right on your doorstep!  The Great Rock Co-op has only been open since April, and is already creating a buzz in the Calder Valley as being a fantastic place to pick up locally sourced produce and home made goodies.

So with it being a beautiful Spring morning, we set off from our home at the foot of the valley up towards The Great Rock a local popular walking route, knowing there would be delicious treats and goodies waiting at the end of the journey :)

The walk takes you through some beautiful locations in Higher Eastwood, but not recommended when you have a toddler that refuses to walk more than 10 yards! Worth the view and sore thighs:)

The store opens from 10am until 2pm - We arrived at around 10.15am and it was already a queue forming and products selling fast! I think what we really appreciate -  and what is clearly popular -  is a return to more traditional way to shop, which isn't simply about 'convenience'.

Our purchases included the mouth water-watering Medici Macarons gift pack with a perfect assortment of macaroons, my personal favourite being salted caramel. Also in our backpack of goodies were some elderflower wine from Luddenden Valley Wines which will be crack open as soon as laptop is switched off.....

All in all it was a beautiful little hike (beside having to piggyback a 3 year old up a steep hill and down again), picturesque views, delicious local home made food and drinks- happy days!