Day Sunday
Date 20/09/2026
Start Time 10:00 am
Walk Name Hathersage Histories (maximum 20 walkers WALK FULL)
Description We start off by walking past the old Needle factory before a climb up to Geer Green School site, its down the hill and back up again to North Lees Hall (heritage open day) where we will have a nosey round before a climb onto Stanage Edge. Down past Carrhead rocks and Moorseats before a visit to the Church yard to spot Eyre family graves.
If you're interested in some of the history regarding Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre around Hathersage, then this walk is for you.

Note that we will not be walking consistently
Be aware that the distance isn't long but this is an undulating walks with some steep climbs and decends.
At the end of the walk we will be having drinks in the George where Bronte stopped off.

Walk Leader Mandy K
Notify Please text 07586 842 361 by 8pm the day before to sign up
Start Point Hathersage, Bus shelter on A6187
Start Point Details Bus shelter by the public toilets on main road (A6187) in Hathersage.

Parking can be tricky in Hathersage. Station Approach has a few spaces and Dore Lane (going down to the viaduct) is usually good. Failing that, you can usually park in Outseats on Jagger's Lane. There is also a big pay and display next to the swimming pool on Oddfellows road.

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Grid Reference SK 2301 8152 - nearest postcode: S32 1AA
Grade A2
Distance 7.5 miles
Additional Information 20 people max
Dogs on short leads
Please note dogs may not be allowed in North Lees hall
toilets on route
Dog Friendly yes
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