Route: Head out of Foolow passing the village pond then, Silly Dale, Stanley House, Brosterfield farm, Housley, White rake, Wardlow, Cressbrook Dale (high path), Cressbrook Dale nature reserve, Wardlow Hay Cop, Hay Dale, Longstone Moor, Longstone Moor Farm, Black Harry Gate, Cavendish Mill, Housley, Tideswell Lane, Eyam then back to Foolow.

Start Point Location: Foolow Village Green by the cross. Please park where you can in the village.
- Grid Reference: SK 191 768 - nearest postcode: S32 5QR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: Head out of Foolow passing the village pond then, Silly Dale, Stanley House, Brosterfield farm, Housley, White rake, Wardlow, Cressbrook Dale (high path), Cressbrook Dale nature reserve, Wardlow Hay Cop, Hay Dale, Longstone Moor, Longstone Moor Farm, Black Harry Gate, Cavendish Mill, Housley, Tideswell Lane, Eyam then back to Foolow.

Start Point Location: Foolow Village Green by the cross. Please park where you can in the village.
- Grid Reference: SK 191 768 - nearest postcode: S32 5QR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: Retracing the original route of the Pennine Way across Kinder. Edale up Grindsbrook Clough to the plateau. Across Kinder to the downfall for lunch. South along the Western edge to the trig point at Kinder
Low. Then East through the multiple rock formations of the Wool Packs to Grindslow Knoll. Descend the path back to Edale, and return to the start point.

Start Point Location: Edale, Pay and Display car park near the toilets. Charge is £5.20 for the day. Cash only, they don't take cards.
Note that the station car park is only for users of the station - Grid Reference: SK 1240 8534 - nearest postcode: S33 7ZQ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: After the walk we will drink in either of the 2 pubs if they are open, hopefully in the beer
garden.
Please observe Covid19 precautions at all times.

Route: Head out of Monyash via Cross Lane then, Mycock Lane, Flagg village, Town Head, Chelmorton village (lunch), Sough Top, Taddington village, Flagg, Blackwell Lane, Lathkill Dale, Fern Dale then back to Monyash.

Start Point Location: Outside the Bulls Head pub by the village green.

Parking available in the village car park or on the street near the start point
- Grid Reference: SK 1501 6656 - nearest postcode: DE45 1HE    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Meet at 9.50 for walk briefing (covid)
Walk starts at 10

Dogs on fixed leads please

Route: Filey Bay to Bempton Cliffs and then back to Filey. The walk is along the cliff top coastal path and then back along the beach to Filey. There are a few sections where it is close to the edge where the cliff has eroded which might not be advised for anyone who experiences vertigo. The section down to the beach in Filey Bay is also eroded after the steps and care needs to be taken.

Start Point Location: The Bay, Holiday Village, Filey
From my holiday let at Filey Bay - full details available on sign up
- Grid Reference: TA 1220 7750 - nearest postcode: YO14 9GH    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: It won’t be possible to organise a coach / minibus to Flamborough from Sheffield this year so anyone coming will have to make their own arrangements to get to the Yorkshire Coast. I plan to start from my holiday let at Filey Bay as there will be a maximum of 6 people so there should be parking available onsite.

There are toilets at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. The cafe and visitors' centre are closed.

There will be time to view the seabirds at the RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs. Binoculars are recommended. The seabirds will be nesting and fledglings should have hatched. The seabirds should include Puffins, Kittiwake, Herring Gull, Gannet, Guillemot, Razorbill, Fulmar and Shag.

It may be possible to continue the walk to Filey for takeaway Fish and Chips and Tea / Coffee in Filey.

Route: Head out of Monyash via Cross Lane then, Mycock Lane, Flagg village, Town Head, Chelmorton village (lunch), Sough Top, Taddington village, Flagg, Blackwell Lane, Lathkill Dale, Fern Dale then back to Monyash.

Start Point Location: Outside the Bulls Head pub by the village green.

Parking available in the village car park or on the street near the start point
- Grid Reference: SK 1501 6656 - nearest postcode: DE45 1HE    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Meet at 9.50 for walk briefing (covid)
Walk starts at 10
Dogs welcome - but on a short lead please.

Route: Starting at Station Road in Deepcar. Passing the Tin Mill ponds we pass Wortley crossing fields to Hermit Hill before looping back to Wortley village. The second part of the walk goes over Wharncliffe chase before coming back along the crags. Good paths and tracks, undulating route.

Start Point Location: Station Road, Deepcar. Meet opposite Lowoods Club.
Park on the right as you go up Station Road. Plenty of free on road parking
- Grid Reference: SK 2920 9804 - nearest postcode: S36 2SQ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: This walk is dog friendly - but dogs on short leads please, because there are fields with livestock.

Route: Monsal Head - Ashford on the Water - Bakewell - Hassop Station -(lunch) - Great Longstone - Little Longstone - Monsal head.

Start Point Location: At the front of the Monsal Head Hotel near the public toilets - Grid Reference: SK 185 715 - nearest postcode: DE45 1NL    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: This walk is dog friendly, but dogs please on a fixed lead.

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NOTE – if you sign up and then find out you can’t attend YOU MUST inform me ASAP so that the ones on the waiting list can attend.
DO NOT LEAVE IT TILL ON THE DAY

Route: From the carpark we walk up the East track of the Derwent Dam and ascend to Howden Edge via Hey Bank and Nether Hey. We cross to Featherbed Moss then over open moorland to Cartledge Brook. Walk South (ish) on Cartledge Stones Ridge pathway, Back Tor, Lost Lad and return via Green Sitches and Hollin Clough.

The route is rough underfoot over the moorland and could be boggy.

Start Point Location: Derwent overlook parking area is the start point.

You should find parking at one of the free designated spaces along the road on the right just before you reach Fairholmes, depending on how busy it is. We are meeting here.
- Grid Reference: SK 173889 - nearest postcode: S33 0AQ (across lake)    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: No mobile signal at the start - please let me know in good time if you subsequently find you are unable to make it.

Dogs welcome on short leads at all times.

Route: Walk starts in the village of Middleton by Youlgreave with some moderate climbs, good views of Long Dale followed by Gratton Dale. Bradford Dale after lunch on the way back. Could be muddy in places but hopefully the rain will have long gone and replaced by lovely Spring sunshine………………..

Start Point Location: Meet near the playground, roadside parking is available. - Grid Reference: SK 1957 6321 - nearest postcode: DE45 1LS    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: This walk is dog friendly, but dogs on a short lead please.

Route: We head out of the village via The Limestone Way till we get to Fern dale where we head down the dale and into Lathkill Dale. We then head up the side of the dale towards Ricklow Quarry & keep high until we come to Mill Dale where head down & join Lathkill Dale. We now head for Alport, at this point we will be walking on the pavement for a short distance & cross the road heading up the side of the hill towards Baltic Wood. We will then head towards Over Haddon passing ‘Norton Barn Trig’ we need to give it a hug on the way; it’s the right thing to do.
Onwards to Bole Hill, where there is another trig Bole Hill trig but it’s on private land so we’ll have to give it a miss, I can tell you’re already sad about missing this one. We will pass through Magpie Mine, stopping to admire the huge chimney & then it’s the last leg towards Monyash where beer awaits at reasonable prices in The Bulls Head.

Come along and enjoy a day out :-)

Start Point Location: Outside the Bulls Head pub by the village green.

Parking available in the village car park or on the street near the start point
- Grid Reference: SK 1501 6656 - nearest postcode: DE45 1HE    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: This walk is dog friendly, but dogs on short leads please.
Just a couple of short ascents on route.
Toilets in Over Haddon, or any large bush/tree on route

Route: We head out of the village to Tideswell then up and out of Tideswell towards the Limestone Way. Next is Wheston, then a little bit of road walking, it’s not a busy road. At Dale Head Farm we take the path towards Hargatewall and head into Wormhill. We then drop down and cross Flag Dale and head up onto the Pennine Bridleway to join up with Chee Dale. We will have lunch at Millers Dale old station, toilets & café. We then walk along the Monsal Trail till we drop down and across the river towards Tidewell Dale and back to Litton.

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Start Point Location: Litton Village Green, by The Red Lion Inn, on the small road adjacent to Church Lane. - Grid Reference: SK 163 752 - nearest postcode: SK17 8QU    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: This walk is dog friendly - but dogs on short leads please.

Route: We head West out of the village & head onto Little Moor & on to Stanley House where we head then towards Brosterfield farm and walk along the road towards Housley House and cross farm land towards Castlegate Stud Farm. We then take paths leading into Wardlow then take the path to Cressbrook Dale where we keep high and head to the top of Wardlow Hay Cop where we will find Wardlow trig point, we’ll stop to take in the views then head down the hill and onto the lane heading up to the main road. We have a very short section of road to walk, no pavement only the grass verge so look out for traffic. We cross the road at the top of the brow and onto farmland then onto Longstone Moor & Longstone Moor Farm & Blakedon Hollow before arriving at Black Harry where we’ll have lunch. After lunch it’s up the lane and onto Cavendish Mill across Burnt Heath and onto Housley and back along the road into Foolow for a well earned pint or two.

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Start Point Location: Foolow Village Green by the cross. Please park where you can in the village.
- Grid Reference: SK 191 768 - nearest postcode: S32 5QR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on a short lead please.

Route: We meet & set off from Mam Nick car park and head for our first trig point ‘Mam Tor’ where we will take in the views then head down to Hollins Cross & take the path towards Mam Farm & the broken road. A steading accent all the way up to the main road & the lane to Rowter Farm. We carry on & meet up with The Limestone Way & cross Old Moor & head to the second trig point ‘Bradwell’ where we will have lunch. We then head back across the moor to Windy Knoll and head back to the car park.

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Start Point Location: Mam Nick car park, a couple of miles further on from Castleton if traveling from Sheffield area.

The car park is free for National Trust Members, otherwise £5. There is free roadside parking nearby in laybys and on the old road down to Blue John Cavern if you arrive early enough - Grid Reference: SK 1237 8321 - nearest postcode: S33 8WA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: This walk is dog friendly, but dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: We head out of the village via Bagshaw Dale then cross the road into the top end of Lathkill Dale then take the path up Fern Dale and pick up the path to Cales Farm & on to the road.
Warning - this includes a short walk along the road walking on the verge till we get to Upper Oldhams Farm where the henge is. We have to access the henge via the farm, a small charge of £1 is all it costs.
Who can name the local henge? (lets see who reads the walk descriptions) when texting for the walk please include the name of this henge.
We’ll have a stop at the henge & then head back along the road to Cales Farm and on to One Ash Grange Farm where you’ll find ice cream & peacocks. We then head back to Monyash and that lovely pub with the cooling refreshing beer at The Bulls Head.

Start Point Location: Outside the Bulls Head pub by the village green.

Parking available in the village car park or on the street near the start point
- Grid Reference: SK 1501 6656 - nearest postcode: DE45 1HE    StreetMap    Google Map

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Don’t forget your pennies for the entry to the henge. The henge is run by English Heritage but access is via the farm & payment is required (£1) that’s a whole English pound.
Bring a packed lunch and refreshment.

Dog friendly but fixed leads please.

Route: The Good Friday Egg Hunt is back. We’ll set off from the village green and head to the car park and take the path heading to and along Cross Lane and then at the Blackwell Lane junction take a left hand path along Huntmoor Butts ( that’s Huntmoor Butts not hunt more buts). At the end of the track we have to cross the A515, it can be busy. Once we are across the road we’ll head down the field towards the Pennine Bridleway but we’ll also stop here for coffee.
Once we are on the bridleway we head up towards Pomeroy (again crossing the A515) and taking the path at the far side of the pub heading down to Pasture Barn (which is now a pile of rubble) not long after we cross Pasture Lane and head for Flagg taking Mycock Lane/Limestone Way back to Monyash where we will stop for lunch. (1.00-1.30pm)
After lunch we’ll head out of the village by the church and pick up the Limestone Way again heading for the top of Fern Dale and down it to Lathkill Dale. We’ll take the high path heading to Ricklow Quarry and keep high all the way towards Mill Farm where we make our way down the path into Lathkill Dale and head back up the dale to the foot bridge which goes to One Ash Grange Farm. Once through the farm we head up and across fields dropping back down into Lathkill Dale and back to Monyash via Bagshaw Dale.

Start Point Location: Monyash Village Green. Outside the Bulls Head pub by the village green.

Parking available in the village car park or on the street near the start point
- Grid Reference: SK 1501 6656 - nearest postcode: DE45 1HE    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: No animals were harmed in making this route, keep your dogs on a short lead, use the Green Cross Code when crossing the road, the Easter Bunny will not be held responsible for any loss of sanity during this ramble.
You may leave the walk when we are back in Monyash for lunch ALSO you may start the walk in the afternoon for the second part starting at 1.30pm. Please let me know if you are joining us in the afternoon or for the full day.
Dogs need to be on short leads as there is LIVESTOCK ABOUT

Route: Starting at Carlton Lees car park we then follow the Derwent Valley Heritage Trail to Rowsley, then over the tops to follow the river and head to Bakewell. We climb up from Bakewell and drop down to Edensor with lovely views of Chatsworth House and then we walk down the river back to the car park.

Start Point Location: Meet at Carlton Lees car park (minimum £2 charge) - Grid Reference: SK 2590 6860 - nearest postcode: DE4 2NX    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Toilets at Carlton Lees Garden Centre - 100 yards from car park
There are public facilities on the route and at the cafe in the Garden Centre at the end.
Pubs nearby for refreshment after the walk.

Pls keep dogs on short leads. Thanks.

Route: We head down the road & onto Froggatt Edge passing an old (small) stone circle. Carrying on along Curbar Edge we cross the road at Curbar Edge car park & onto Baslow Edge then drop down onto a path below Wellington’s Monument & into Jack Flat Woods. We then have to cross Sheffield Road which is quite busy at times & head through the woods and up onto the top end of Gardom’s Edge. We then head into a wooded area where we should find a ‘stone’ your challenge is to find out what is so special about this stone. We then head back to Gardom’s Edge where we will have lunch. We’ll head along the edge till we get to the main road where we will cross and head up onto the path back to the Eagle Stone & head back to Curbar Edge car park but take the White Edge path back to The Grouse passing a very white trig point called ‘White Edge’ this is a good spot to see Red Deer on Big Moor.

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Start Point Location: The layby just below The Grouse Inn on A625 .

Free parking in lay by just below the Grouse or, if full, pay and display at Haywood Car Park nearby Grid Reference SK255777. NB. Haywood Car Park is National Trust owned therefore free to NT members - Grid Reference: SK 2581 7785 - nearest postcode: S32 3ZJ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on a short lead please. Livestock about.

Route: We leave Bradwell via a steepish climb up Bradwell Edge to see fantastic views over the surrounding valleys & hills. After Abney we follow the brook at the base of Abney Clough to climb eventually up to The Barrel at Bretton,(our lunch stop) where we again experience stupendous views – you can see for miles & miles, if no mist.
Dropping down to pass through the two Hucklow villages then over fields back to Bradwell.

Start Point Location: Please park considerately on the B6049 Church St, Bradwell or the side roads (eg Hill St) near that point up to the pub Shoulder of Mutton.
- Grid Reference: SK 1745 8092 - nearest postcode: S33 9HP    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on short leads please

Route: From Calver up to Black Harry’s Gate then across the fields to Housley, up and down to Eyam then back to the pub via Stoney Middleton. Choice of two pubs that can fit a group in. Simples.

Start Point Location: There is parking along the road that goes towards the Derwent Water Arms and various other side roads. - Grid Reference: SK 2393 7481 - nearest postcode: S32 3XH    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on short leads please

Route: From Cannon Hall car park we head to Clough Green, on to Banks Hall Farm passing Barnby Hall heading to Cawthorne village then through Cawthorne Park. Onto High Hoyland following tracks and fields and back to Cannon Hall.

Start Point Location: Cannon Hall Car Park, Bank House Lane, S75 4AR.
Parking is £3 cash per vehicle (all day), please car share where possible. - Grid Reference: SE27250796 - nearest postcode: S75 4AR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: There are toilets at the start and end of the walk. The museum will be open for anyone who wants to visit after the walk. There is also a farm shop and cafés as well as the newly renovated gardens.
The route could be muddy in parts.
This walk is dog friendly, but dogs on short leads please.

Route: From the village we climb out of the village onto Harewood Moor, and head towards hell bank, Hob Hurst's House and cross East moor. We return to Holymoorside via Upper Loads and Nether Loads

Start Point Location: Bulls Head, New Rd, Holymoorside, Chesterfield. Plenty of on street parking available, around or near The Bulls Head. Please park considerately and please do not park in pub car park. - Grid Reference: SK 3388 6929 - nearest postcode: S42 7EW    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Waterproof boots are recommended.

Route: From Ashford, we walk roughly north to Little Longstone, then up onto
Longstone Edge. We then take the Monsal Trail to Bakewell and back
along the river for beer, cake and other loveliness.

Start Point Location: Outside the Ashford Arms on Fennel Street in Ashford in the Water.

There is quite a bit of free on-road parking in the village - Grid Reference: SK 1967 6976 - nearest postcode: DE45 1QB    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: There is on-road parking in the village. We will be going past the toilets
on the way out of the village. We get the climb out of the way early and
then it’s more or less flat.
Please note: this walk is dog friendly.

Route: From The Grouse Inn we'll be heading for Froggatt Edge. Once on the edge we walk half way along then take a path up onto White Edge and the trig point, this is the place where we will most likely find a Haggis or two. Then it's across White Edge and drop down to the Curbar Gap car park, coffee & snack van is usually here. After a short coffee break we head out onto Baslow Edge, at the end of the edge we head down the road and pick up the path running below Baslow Edge and towards Curbar village. We then take the path below Curbar Edge and head down into Froggatt village and onto Grindleford village. We then head up the hill through Hay Wood and back to the Grouse inn for beers.

Start Point Location: The layby just below The Grouse Inn on A625 .

Free parking in lay by just below the Grouse or, if full, pay and display at Haywood Car Park nearby Grid Reference SK255777. NB. Haywood Car Park is National Trust owned therefore free to NT members - Grid Reference: SK 2581 7785 - nearest postcode: S32 3ZJ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Please note the early start.
Young Haggis have no legs just feathers, these should be easy to catch and are the ones that are blown down from Scotland in high winds at this time of year.
Toilets at Grindleford church or behind any wall, bush or tree. Please do not disturb the locals.
Yes - Dogs welcome, but on short leads - be aware the walk crosses several fields that usually have grazing stock and weary Haggis .
Usual terms & conditions apply - no animals knowingly harmed on this walk - we operate a catch & release program - kilts worn with care.
Drinks in The Grouse Inn afterwards.
There is another walking group starting from the same point - hence the earlier start. Please note parking maybe an issue

Route: From Litton we head to Tideswell before heading to Tideslow Rake
walking past the old mine. On to Great Hucklow, Silly Dale, Peter’s
Stone and Tansley Dale, before arriving back at Litton. A varied walk
through fields and dales with a few stiles. Some lane walking at the
start with lovely views on the rake, if the weather is good. Could be
muddy underfoot.

Start Point Location: Litton Village Green, by The Red Lion Inn, on the small road adjacent to Church Lane. - Grid Reference: SK 163 752 - nearest postcode: SK17 8QU    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Please note this walk may be muddy at times.
If this is your first walk with the group please let me know in your text
message.
Well behaved dog are welcome on short leads. There may be animals in the fields.

Route: From Hathersage we walk along the River Derwent, before climbing gently through fields and woods towards Grindleford station onto, Bole Hill. We cross the road to Millstone Edge and then Higger Tor before walking along the top of Stanage Edge. The route back is via North Lees Hall and Baulk Lane.

+ grading - there is a small amount of easy scrambling around the Millstone Edge area.

Dogs on short leads please.

Start Point Location: Car Park, Oddfellows Rd,Hathersage (opposite the Hathersage outdoor swimming pool)
Plenty of road side parking - if early - Grid Reference: SK 2315 8138 - nearest postcode: S32 1DU    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

Route: From Hathersage, we follow the Derwent downstream to Froggatt then back via Eyam and Eyam Moor. A bit of climbing in the afternoon but overall it’s a fairly easy walk. Or we may do it the other way round to get the climb out of the way, first thing.

Start Point Location: Hathersage Main Road by the public toilets A6187. Opposite the SPAR - Grid Reference: SK 2307 8155 - nearest postcode: S32 1AA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Please note: This walk is dog friendly.
There is parking in the main Hathersage car park by the pool, off Oddfellows Road. There is also limited free parking on Station Road.

Route: Starting at the White lion, then along the Monsal trail to Water Cum Jolly, then Cressbrook dale to Wardlow then Black Harrys gate. Down Roughside then back via Longstone edge.

Start Point Location: Outside White Lion Pub, Main St, Great Longstone, Bakewell DE45 1TA. Roadside parking available around the village - Grid Reference: SK 1997 7178 - nearest postcode: DE45 1TA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: The ground is rough and rocky in places and most likely to be muddy. Take care on Limestone at various points throughout the walk.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: Starting from The Miners Standard we head up to Wins Tor, cross Bonsall Moor and on towards Dunsley Springs. We then head up through Slayley and into Bonsall. We then follow The Limestone Way back to Winster.

Start Point Location: Park in free car park opposite The Miners Standard Pub
- Grid Reference: SK 2378 6023 - nearest postcode: DE4 2DR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: An undulating walk around and above Dale Dyke reservoir and Ughill Moor which on a good day offers plenty of viewpoints to admire stunning panoramas across the South Yorkshire and Derbyshire Peak District. A varied route with fields, woods, paths, tracks and several stiles.

From Low Bradfield we follow the footpath along the top side of Dale Dyke to Brogging at the edge of Strines reservoir and then head steeply up to Boots Folly where we enjoy a stunning outlook over both reservoirs.

Our route then takes us along Sugworth Edge, through the grounds of Sugworth Hall, on to and around Lodge Moor and across Ughill Moor heading back down towards the opposite side of Dale Dyke. A pleasant walk along the riverside path takes us back to Low Bradfield for a well earned drink in the Plough.

The ground is rough and rocky in places and may be muddy and slippery so please ensure you have suitable footwear.

Start Point Location: Low Bradfield village car park (behind cricket ground/tennis courts/village hall). The Sands off Fair House Lane just below words Kirk Bridge on map, sign posted to a recycling centre from road. The car park is free and there is also free limited roadside parking in the village
- Grid Reference: SK 2626 9204 - nearest postcode: S6 6LA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: TM Travel numbers 61 and 62 buses both go to Low Bradfield.

Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time. Walk leaders will not wait.
Please text earlier rather than later to ensure optimum planning by leaders.
Whilst you are welcome to join the walk, please let me know when texting if you are not currently a Ramblers member.

Well behaved dogs welcome but on short leads please.

Route: Shillito wood car park - Ramsley moor - Greaves piece – Totley moor – White Edge lodge – Barbrook and back to Shillito.

Start Point Location: Shillito Wood free car park, situated on Fox Lane, Dronfield
- Grid Reference: SK 2949 7497 - nearest postcode: S18 7WG (check map - this is nearest postcode)    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: The ground is rough and rocky in places and most likely muddy.
Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: A varied walk through meadows and woodland. Leaving from Glen Howe park we walk to Carr house meadows then onto More hall and Broomhead reservoirs, steep ascent to Bolsterstone and then drop down to Ewden valley. Walking onto Brightholmlee and Swinnock Hall before returning back to Glen Howe.
Drinks in the new Bradfield Brewery pub, the Wharncliffe arms.

Start Point Location: Car park for Glen Howe park, Storth lane, Wharncliffe Side. Car park is on the right hand side as you come up Storth Lane
- Grid Reference: SK 2962 9428 - nearest postcode: S35 0DW    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time. Walk Leaders will not wait.

Please text earlier rather than later to ensure optimum planning by leaders

I will not text back unless there are any problems.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: Cromford canal then we join the midshires way onto watergate farm, then onto home farm through to nether park farm dropping down to Ambergate, then joining the canal path back to Cromford.

Start Point Location: Cromford Wharf, meet outside the cafe. Car Parking is pay and display - Grid Reference: SK 2997 5706 - nearest postcode: DE4 3RQ (it's not that near - check map)    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: On route we have a publc house and cafe. Plenty of cafes and pubs at the end of the walk.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: From Lumsdale we head through the woods towards Tansley and across to Riber for a break and take in the views. Drop down to Matlock Bath to join Lovers Walk. We then go up past the Heights of Abraham passing through Matlock Park. Finally returning to Lumsdale where we pass through the ruins of Arkwight's Mill and then on to the falls.

Start Point Location: Highfield's School, Upper Lumsdale, Matlock.

As you travel from Chesterfield on the A632 towards Matlock, you'll start to drop into Matlock after you've gone up a long hill. There's Matlock Golf Club on your right as you descend downwards. Just after that there's a slight dip in the road and you take your first left. Fifty yards on the right you'll come to Highfield's School.

From Matlock head out on the A632 to Chesterfield, past The Duke Wellington pub and the school is on your right.

Parking on the roadside is free - Grid Reference: SK 3121 6120 - nearest postcode: DE4 5NA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Digs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: A pleasant walk from Holmsfield with surprising panoramic views. Starting from Holmsfield we follow a bridle path down Black Car Lumb, crossing Highlightly Lane, through Doll Meadow wood to Rumbling Street. On to Oxton Rakes, through Grange Wood, Moor Hall and Meak Field Wood. We then pass Unthank Hall, go over Eweford bridge and up to Horsley Gate (1st gate), Lydgate (2nd gate) and then Fanshaw Gate (3rd gate). Then through Gillfield Wood and follow Totley Brook until we join the Shefield Country Walk back to Holmsfield.

Start Point Location: Free car park side of cemetery, drive down side of Angel Inn, off B6054 - Grid Reference: SK 3201 7772 - nearest postcode: S18 7XA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: No toilets.

Drinks in Angel pub.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: An urban linear hike taking in 3 peaks and 3 pubs between Sheffield station and Meadowhall Interchange. The route follows the Sheaf and Don before the steep climb up to Parkwood Springs to get great views of Sheffield. We then drop down into mediaeval Pitsmoor for our first refresher at The Bay Horse Inn. We continue the walk through urban parks and ancient woodland before we ascend Wincobank Hill, walk through the Iron Age fort and descend for our second refresher at the Wincobank. With Hill Top in view before us we descend to Blackburn brook to cross the M1 on the Modernist masterpiece of Droppingwell Bridge and ascend through scrubby edgelands to Hill Top and the abandoned trig point on Blackburn Moor before we take our third refresher in the Hilltop Hotel. It’s downhill all the way from there over edgelands of capped landfill, past derelict factories and pallet yards to cross the railway line and walk back along the canal to Meadowhall Interchange and catch a train back to Sheffield Station. Final refreshers can be taken at the Sheffield Tap.

Start Point Location: Meet in Sheaf Square in front of Sheffield Station. Sunday car parking in Sheffield is £1(?) a day or you can park for free on South St and Norfolk Rd. Many bus routes go nearby and cycle parking is available at the station
- Grid Reference: SK 3577 8690 - nearest postcode: S1 2BP    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Toilets on platform 6 at the station, at the pubs and at Meadowhall Interchange.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: Halloween Costume Walk!

From Foolow it’s Grindlow, Great Hucklow, Windmill, High Rake, Tideswell Rake, Tideswell, Litton, Tansley Dale, Cressbrook Dale, Wardlow Mires ( the Three Stags Head if it’s open), Brosterfield Farm and back to Foolow.
Scare locals at any given opportunity, put the willies up yourselves, just come along for a fun day out, you never know, we may get stopped by the police again…………….

Start Point Location: Foolow Village Green by the duck pond. Please park where you can in the village.
If we have time we maybe able to dunk a witch or two in the pond.
The headless coach arrives in Foolow at 9.15 please don’t get on it - Grid Reference: SK 191 768 - nearest postcode: S32 5QR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: If you bring a dog why not dress it up too? (don’t just pick up any old dog, it must be yours or a friends).
If you suffer from schizophrenia bring your other self (you know who you are).

Toilets in Tideswell
Drinks in The Bulls Head Inn afterwards.

Dogs YES, BUT need to be on short leads

Route: From the car park we walk up Marsden Clough. Pick up the pennine way to Black hill. Across to Holme Moss via Swordfish crash site, northern edge to Ramsden Clough, down via quarry and back via Holme to car park.

Start Point Location: Digley Reservoir car park - Grid Reference: SE 10971 06733 - nearest postcode: HD9 2RX    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Sorry, no dogs.

Route: From Cutthroat Bridge car park we head up hill to the wheel stones onto Derwent Edge and onto Back Tor and Lost Lad then descending. Heading back via Briery Side to Ladybower. After a short walk a steep climb up Grindle Clough and a steady descent via grouse butts back to Cutthroat Bridge.

Start Point Location: Layby just to the east of Cutthroat Bridge on A57 - 1 mile east (Sheffield side) of Ladybower Inn - Grid Reference: SK 2167 8742 - nearest postcode: S33 0AX    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: There are no toilets on this walk until we get to the pub after the walk. The route may be muddy due to the recent rain.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: Initially we head towards Foolow then Housley, we climb on to Longstone Moor and then down to Longstone Edge. We then pass Deep Rake before descending down to the River Derwent at Calver. Then we follow the river to Frogatt and then climb the hill to the closed road that leads to Eyam and a well earned pint.

Start Point Location: Car Park: Follow the blue P car park signs to Eyam Parish 'Free' car park on Hawkhill Road just up the hill on right after the Pay and Display car park and toilets on right and the museum on left. This car park is normally free but a small charity charge (£2 (?)) at the gate.
Please note the back road sometimes used as a short-cut from Grindleford to Eyam (B6521 New Road) is often closed owing to subsidence so plan your journey accordingly (eg via Calver Sough) - Grid Reference: SK 2166 7674 - nearest postcode: S32 5QQ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: I will not reply to your text unless there is a problem.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: Starting in the village of Bolsterstone, walk down past the west end of Broomhead Reservoir before climbing past the site of Broomhead Hall and onto Broomhead Moor. We will have a short diversion to visit the Ewden stone circle. Then on up the shooting track before a short stretch across the Moor to meet up with Duke's Road. Back east along Duke's Road and down past the Canyards SSSI. The walk then does a loop around Broomhead and Ewden Reservoirs before climbing back to Bolsterstone.

Start Point Location: Bolsterstone, meet outside the Village Hall.

Parking is best on Stone Moor Road, near the public toilets - Grid Reference: SK 27100 96770 - nearest postcode: S36 3ZF    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Sorry, no dogs - We will be on grouse moors.

Route: A gentle amble through the beautiful Beresford and Wolfscote Dales to Mill Dale where we will stop for a cuppa. Then head south and cross the River Dove to climb Hall Dale, eventually leading to Alstonfield where we will stop for lunch. Then proceed north from Alstonfield through Narrowdale and retrace our steps up Beresford Dale back to Hartington for a well deserved pint. There are some lovely views on this walk and hopefully there’ll be some lovely Autumn colours too!

Start Point Location: Outside the Charles Cotton Hotel in Hartington village centre. There is a pay and display car park in Hartington (£6.20 for all day); otherwise there are parking spaces in the village – please remember to park considerately! - Grid Reference: SK 1279 6039 - nearest postcode: SK17 0AL    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Toilets at start of walk, and at Mill Dale. A couple of fairly steep (but not long) climbs up Hall Dale and again up to Alstonfield. There are a few limestone rocks in Hall Dale which may be slippery after rain, so care is needed.
Dogs welcome on short leads – there are lots of sheep and cattle in this area.

Route: To celebrate 12 years and counting of the Sheffield 40s Walking Group, we will follow the first recognised walk the group ever completed. Starting at Hope, we will follow the river Noe, through Backside Wood, on to Jaggers Clough easy scrambling up the Clough to the South edge of Kinder. Along the edge to Ringing Rodger. Down to Edale. Across the vale and up to Hollins cross. Along the ridge to Lose Hill, then down to Hope.

Start Point Location: Hope Primary School - Eccles Close, Hope. There is some on road parking on Eccles Close, and on Edale Road. NB: There are signs in the Estate discouraging you from parking - Grid Reference: SK 1715 8371 - nearest postcode: S33 6RG    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Toilets by the Car Park in Hope.

We will be going for a well earned drink in The Old Hall afterwards.
I expect the walk to finish by 5pm.

Sorry, no dogs.

Route: An undulating walk around and above Dale Dyke Reservoir and Ughill Moor which on a good day offers plenty of viewpoints to admire stunning panoramas across the South Yorkshire and Derbyshire Peak District. A varied route with fields, woods, paths, tracks and several stiles.

From Low Bradfield we walk along the riverside and head up on to and across Ughill Moor and around Lodge Moor. Our route then passes Sugworth Hall and Strines Tower where we enjoy a stunning outlook over Strines and Dale Dyke reservoirs.

We then drop steeply down and head back towards Low Bradfield on the opposite side of Dale Dyke again with tremendous views over the reservoir.

The ground is rough and rocky in places and may be muddy and slippery so please ensure you have suitable footwear.

Start Point Location: Low Bradfield village car park (behind cricket ground/tennis courts/village hall). The Sands off Fair House Lane just below words Kirk Bridge on map, sign posted to a recycling centre from road. The car park is free and there is also free limited roadside parking in the village
- Grid Reference: SK 2626 9204 - nearest postcode: S6 6LA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: TM Travel numbers 61 and 62 buses both go to Low Bradfield.

Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time. Walk leaders will not wait.
Please text earlier rather than later to ensure optimum planning by leaders.
Whilst you are welcome to join the walk, please let me know when texting if you are not currently a Ramblers member.

Well behaved dogs welcome but on short leads please. Please note dogs must be kept on the lead at ALL times.

Route: We head up from the car park and on to Mam Tor (views) and then head down the ridge to Hollins Cross where we take the path past Mam Farm, along the broken road, on to Knowlegates Farm and then pass by Speedwell Cavern on the path heading towards Castleton. Not long after Speedwell we head up the gorge and on to the top of Long Cliff - this isn't a scramble but you will be using your hands to get up the gorge (short-sharp climb) Please do not let this put you off - the views are fantastic on the top & I've led the group up here for the past two years. We will stop here for coffee & the views (the hidden gem 1 ).

We now head along the top towards Winnats Head Farm & Windy Knoll then cross the road & head up the lane passing Rowter Farm & head for the Limestone Way, crossing Old Moor and heading for hidden gem 2 ( a trig with an 8 seater bench all around it ). Lunch stop & views.

After lunch we head over access land to pick up the path back to the Limestone Way and head back towards Oxlow House/Windy Knoll & back to Mam Nick and our cars.

Start Point Location: Mam Nick car park, a couple of miles further on from Castleton if traveling from Sheffield area.

The car park is free for National Trust Members, otherwise £5. There is free roadside parking nearby in laybys and on the old road down to Blue John Cavern if you arrive early enough - Grid Reference: SK 1237 8321 - nearest postcode: S33 8WA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: NB: Asda Jane Tomlinson, Sheffield 10k - Please check for Road Closures in city centre and Ecclesall Road area 8:30 am onwards.

The short ascent up to the top of Winnats Pass is steep. We will take our time.
Coffee stop will be on the top so we can take in the views.

Please text in good time.

Dogs - yes on short leads please.

Route: From Hathersage, we head south down the Derwent to Grindleford and then through the woods to Froggatt. Over the hill to Eyam and back to the pub via Eyam Moor.

Start Point Location: Hathersage Main Road by the public toilets A6187. Opposite the SPAR.

There is parking in the main Hathersage car park by the pool, off Oddfellows Road (pay and display). There is also limited free parking on Station Road
- Grid Reference: SK 2307 8155 - nearest postcode: S32 1AA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: We head West out of the village & head onto Little Moor & on to Stanley House where we head then towards Brosterfield farm and walk along the road towards Housley House and cross farm land towards Castlegate Stud Farm. We then take paths leading into Wardlow then take the path to Cressbrook Dale where we keep high and head to the top of Wardlow Hay Cop where we will find Wardlow trig point, we’ll stop to take in the views then head down the hill and onto the lane heading up to the main road. We have a very short section of road to walk, no pavement only the grass verge so look out for traffic. We cross the road at the top of the brow and onto farmland then onto Longstone Moor & Longstone Moor Farm & Blakedon Hollow before arriving at Black Harry where we’ll have lunch. After lunch it’s up the lane and onto Cavendish Mill across Burnt Heath and onto Housley and back along the road into Foolow for a well earned pint or two.

Sign up early for a great day out ☺

Start Point Location: Foolow Village Green by the cross. Please park where you can in the village - Grid Reference: SK 191 768 - nearest postcode: S32 5QR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs welcome, on short leads please ... LIVESTOCK ABOUT

Route: We head down the road & onto Froggatt Edge passing an old (small) stone circle. Carrying on along Curbar Edge we cross the road at Curbar Edge car park & onto Baslow Edge then drop down onto a path below Wellington’s Monument & into Jack Flat Woods. We then have to cross Sheffield Road which is quite busy at times & head through the woods and up onto the top end of Gardom’s Edge. We then head into a wooded area where we should find a ‘stone’ your challenge is to find out what is so special about this stone. We then head back to Gardom’s Edge where we will have lunch. We’ll head along the edge till we get to the main road where we will cross and head up onto the path back to the Eagle Stone & head back to Curbar Edge car park but take the White Edge path back to The Grouse passing a very white trig point called ‘White Edge’ this is a good spot to see Red Deer on Big Moor.

Sign up early for a great day out ☺

Start Point Location: Lay-By below The Grouse Inn on the A625. Off road parking, please take care this can be a very busy road.

Use the lay-by or the National Trust car park down the road. NB: Car Park is pay and display or free to National Trust members
- Grid Reference: SK 258 778 - nearest postcode: S32 3ZJ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs welcome, on short leads please.. LIVESTOCK ABOUT

Route: From The Pebley Inn we will begin our ramble, short walk by A618 before heading into fields and towards our first reservoir at Harthill. The walk takes us via farmer crop fields, country lanes and the occasional pavement towards Rother Valley Country Park and our second reservoir (although we will pass several!) We leave Rother Valley via the Trans Pennine Trail towards Chesterfield. Exiting this path in Killamarsh we head into more fields (these may have livestock so please be aware if you are bringing a dog) before reaching our destination, the PUB for drinks and/or meal, see below for details.

Start Point Location: Meet at the Pebley Inn car park for 10am. Please park in the car park to the left of the pub to allow regulars the use of the right hand side car park - Grid Reference: SK 4809 7920 - nearest postcode: S43 4TH    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: After our walk you are invited to stay for a drink and/or food at the Pebley Inn, the hope is the weather is fine and we can sit in the pleasant beer garden overlooking the fields. The main menu is served from 5pm, prior to this there are bar snacks available. Please see Pebley Inn website for details:
https://www.thepebleyinn.com

Toilets at Rother Valley midway through the walk.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.