Route: Parwich, Highway Lane, Ballidon, cross the B5056, Pasture Lane, Rainster Rocks, Brassington, Nether Lane, Crowtrees Farm, Park Farm, Haven Hill, Newhouse Farm, Wigber Low, Bradbourne Brook Ford (paddle??), Bent Lane, darfield Lane, Tissington, Chapel Lane, High Flats, Limestone Way and back to Parwich.

Start Point Location: Car Park in Parwich village

Grid Reference: SK 1895 5422 - nearest postcode: DE6 1QL    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Meet at the entrance to car park. Bring a packed lunch & refreshments. Dogs on short leads please.

Route: Oak’s Wood, Longshaw Estate, Yarncliff Wood, Lawrence Field, Surprise View, Millstone Edge, Grey Millstone Quarries,Over Owler Tor, Winyards Nick, Hathersage Moor, Toad’s Mouth, Longshaw Estate, Longshaw Lodge, Wooden Pole, White Edge Lodge and back to the Grouse Inn.

Start Point Location: The layby just below The Grouse Inn on A625.
This area quickly becomes full, there is a National Trust car park a few hundred metres up the road.

Grid Reference: SK 25808 77851 - nearest postcode: S32 3ZJ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Please book early.
Please note the Road Closed signs. The Grouse is still accessible from the Owler Bar / Fox House end of the road but from the Calver end you will have to divert through Grindleford.

Route: From the car park, Brown Edge, Head Stone, Surry Farm, Crawshaw Lodge, Rod Moor (trig), Crawshw Wood, Crawshaw Head, Moscar Heights, Moscar Cross Farm, Moscar Lodge, Boundary Stones, Stanage End, High Neb (trig & Ethel), Stanage Edge, Stanage Pole (Ethel) and back to the cars.

Start Point Location: Redmires Dam is at the end of the road. Car Park Redmires Dam - No toilets

What3Words - gangs.exact.factories

The car park is at the last bend of Redmires Rd, by the last reservoir. If its full you can park along the road by reservoir.

Grid Reference: SK 256856 - nearest postcode: S10 4QZ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring a packed lunch & refreshments
If the car park is there is plenty of parking on Redmires Road
Two Ethels and two trig points on this walk.
Mileage logged as 10 miles on the recci (OS Maps).

Route: It's back! And it's better. Shatton-Bradwell Edge-Offerton-Leadmill-Hathersage. Then back to Sickleholme via Thorpe Farm and the golf course as the route along the river is still in disrepair. Quite a bit of climb in the first half then it settles down a bit. Jelly Babies at the top. Bassetts, none of that generic rubbish. Gradually the stunning view over Bradwell and Abney is replaced by another great view over The Valley of Hope. Then the whole shebang is replaced by stunning views over the pub beer garden.

Start Point Location: Mytham Bridge road nr Bamford Station Bus Turnaround, off Station Road, Sickleholme Bamford. Park at the far end of road but please don't obstruct driveways.
On A6013 heading south from Bamford, Mytham Bridge road leads off to the right, near the bus turning circle (between Bamford railway bridge and A6187 Hathersage to Castleton road traffic lights). Proceed to its end.
Overflow parking available in Bamford Station CP but we are not likely to need it as Mytham Bridge has quite a lot of spaces.
What3Words - ///flying.denoting.diplomas

Grid Reference: SK 20578250 - nearest postcode: S33 0EA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

Route: 3 Shires head is a great place for a lunch stop.
Starting at Roach End lay-by we head along the Roaches & trig point, Hazel Barrow, Blackbank, Goldsitch House, Goldsitch Moss, Green Gutter Head, The Wash, Spring Head, Wicken Walls, 3 Shires Head, along the River Dane, Gradbach, Forest Wood, Lud’s Church and back to Roach End lay-by.

Start Point Location: What3Words Start Point: enough.butlers.amused
Plenty of parking along the road but park with care.
Bring refreshments & packed lunch. Also bring suitable PPE

Grid Reference: SJ 99564 64456 - nearest postcode: ST13 8TA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: What3Words Start Point: enough.butlers.amused
Plenty of parking along the road but park with care.
Bring refreshments & packed lunch. Also bring suitable PPE

Route: A walk through fields and woodlands including some lovely views and pretty paths. A steep climb near the start with a few undulations later in the walk, a steep descend near the end when we have walked through the rhododendrons.
Calver, Curber, Baslow, Pilsley, Hassop

Start Point Location: Meet up at the crossroads in Calver Sough near the cafe (benches just outside). Considerate parking in the village please.

Grid Reference: SK 239748 - nearest postcode: S32 3WY    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dog friendly - dogs on fixed leads please.

Route: This is a walk I created from 2 lovely books about curiosities in Derbyshire. Starting at the school we walk over the river to Bubnell then on to Pilsley. We then go through Edensor, Chatsworth, Baslow and Curbar. Along the way we will see a dozen various 'curiosities'.

Start Point Location: Curbar Primary School. By All Saints Church Curbar in the layby off A623 Baslow Road near the Bridge Inn

Grid Reference: SK 247 744 - nearest postcode: S32 3YP    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs welcome. Please use a lead when livestock around. Please use our Facebook page to arrange car sharing.

Route: We get the bus from Sheffield to Hathersage and walk back. This finishes at the Rising Sun pub on Abbey Lane, very close to the bus stop where we start. We will get the 272 bus out to Hathersage (where these are public loos). The walking route will take us along the river, up to Grindleford, up Padley Gorge and back along the Houndkirk Road to Ringinglow. We will then take the Limb Valley back down the hill to Whirlow and walk through Ecclesall Woods to the Rising Sun. Your bus ticket will be about £3.

Start Point Location: The bus stop outside St Luke’s Hospice on Ecclesall Road South. This has been selected as it is close to the finishing point of the Rising Sun pub. We will be getting the 10.09 bus to Hathersage. The bus fare will be £3-4 and you can pay with a card or cash.

There are two alternative options to this starting point:
(1) Board the same bus some other place (it is the 9.49 272 from Interchange to Castleton)
(2) Meet us in Hathersage at 10.30 by the loos.
If you intend to use either alterntive option please say when you sign up.

There is limited street parking on Abbey Lane (slightly south from the Rising Sun), Little Common Lane and Parkhead Road. Another option is to park at Whirlow (near Whirlow Quarry Gardens) in which case the closest bus stop is opposite a little further SW at SK 3109 8260. The route back will pass Whirlow half a mile before the end).

Grid Reference: SK 3183 8315 - nearest postcode: S11 9ND    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

Route: Litton, Cressbrook Dale, Wardlow, White Rake, Middleton Moor, Cavendish Mill, Burnt Heath, Housley, Foolow, Roods Farm, Grindlow, Great Hucklow, Stanley Moor, Stanley House, Wardlow Mires, (Peter’s Stone weather permitting) Cressbrook Dale high path, Tansley Dale high path and back to Litton and The Red Lion.

Sign up early for a great day out.

Start Point Location: Litton Village Green, by The Red Lion Inn. Meet in the car park by the pub.
What3Words Start Point – crumbles.squirts.rescuer

Grid Reference: SK 163 752 - nearest postcode: SK17 8QU    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring a packed lunch & refreshments. Dogs need to be on short leads LIVESTOCK ABOUT.

Route: From Tideswell Dale we head over the top to Miller’s Dale and then to Taddington, returning via the bridge at Litton Mill. Keywords: sunshine, Jelly Babies and lots of idle chatter.

Start Point Location: Tideswell Dale Car Park.

The nearest postcode to the car park seems to be SK17 8QH which is a bit further north. Carry on south out of Tideswell, ignore the left turn to Litton and the car park is a little further on your left

Grid Reference: SK 1537 7421 - nearest postcode: SK17 8QH - See notes.    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: *** note that the start point has changed (01/05/22) from what was originally posted as I found out that it's Tideswell Food and Drink Festival this weekend and parking would have been tricky. ***

Route: Heading South out of the village we will walk around Fere Mere and then head out of the village via Derby Lane. Passing Summerhill Farm then into Cales Dale and through One Ash Grange Farm with it’s usual quirks.. .. we then walk along the bottom of Lathkill Dale taking the path up to Mill Farm and across muddy fields to wards Haddon Grove Farm then along Green Lane and Magpie Mine (lunch). We then head for the top end of Sheldon and walk down Johnson Lane, cross more muddy fields and head back to Monyash.
We then head back to Monyash and that lovely pub with the cooling refreshing beer at The Bulls Head.

Sign up early for a great day out 

Start Point Location: Monyash Village Green, in front of the cafe and pub.
We need to be setting off at 10am, please be ready .

Grid Reference: SK 1501 6656 - nearest postcode: DE45 1HE    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Village green meeting point outside the cafe.
Bring a packed lunch and refreshment.
Dogs need to be on short leads LIVESTOCK ABOUT.

Route: Ridgeway –Ridgway moor-Ford Dam- Birley Hay – Troway – Owler Car Wood – Newfield Spring Wood – Carterhall Wood – Ridgeway.

Start Point Location: Car park directly across from The Swan pub, Main Road, Ridgeway. This could fill up quickly. If so, please park safely on the main road wherever you can.
What 3 words - # froth.wires.goats

Grid Reference: SK 4030 8162 - nearest postcode: S12 3XR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: What3words - ///froth.wires.goats

A beautiful, spring walk through the ancient woodlands of the upper Moss Valley. There are some short but steep ascents through the woods. It could be muddy in places. Pub at the end.

Route: Walk combines woodland, open moor, a gritstone tor, a hermit’s cave and 3 lovely villages: Winster – Cowley Knowl – Stanton Moor – Birchover – Robin Hood’s Stride – Elton – Winster.

Start Point Location: Winster Free Car Park, Wensley Road, near the school (LHS on B5057 - before school as you enter Winster 30 mph zone from A6 direction).
The car park is next to Winster primary school on the way out of Winster towards Darley Dale. There is space for about 15 cars but there is also some on street parking a short distance away. You could also park in the car park opposite the Miners Standard Pub at the top of the village and walk down to the start point (about 10 minutes walk)
What3Words - handbags.excavate.relieves

Grid Reference: SK 2459 6065 - nearest postcode: DE4 2DU (not that close)    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Some on-road sections and fields with sheep. Please note that the initial recce had a very muddy stretch so boots / gaiters are advisable.

Route: Eyam - Foolow - Gt. Hucklow - Abney Moor and back via Bretton Clough. Beer in the courtyard. What's not to like, eh? Last time I did this walk I lost 12 people so let's see if we can beat that. Free parking, toilets and I guarantee that the sun will be shining *

* - It has 6 billion years of fuel left, give or take.

Start Point Location: Eyam Parish 'Free' car park on Hawkhill Road .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. Please note the back road sometimes used as a short-cut from Grindleford to Eyam (B6521 New Road) is still 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:

Route: We start from the insomnia café located at Calver Crossroads and cross the road onto the A623 and up Coombs Dale Lane then cross muddy fields to the top end of Stoney Middleton. Cross the road by the Toll Bar Fish n Chip shop and head up the lane and into Eyam.
Next are the Riley Graves and head for New Road (closed road) and walk down the road to Goatscliff and the top end of Grindleford, then the community café for lunch. Hay Wood next the only main climb of the day. Pick up Froggatt Edge and then the path under Curbar Edge and walk into Curbar abd track across the New Bridge and up and over Hare Knoll and back to Calver crossroads and a pint in the Hairy Arms.

Sign up early for a great day out 

Start Point Location: Meet up at the crossroads in Calver Sough near the cafe (benches just outside). Considerate parking in the village please.

Grid Reference: SK 239748 - nearest postcode: S32 3WY    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring a packed lunch and refreshment
What3Words – birthdays.moved.dimes
Dogs need to be on short leads LIVESTOCK ABOUT

Route: Starting on the Waggonway we walk towards Cannon Hall, then onto Gunthwaite bridge, Mount Pleasant farm and back to Silkstone.
Can be very muddy in places.

Start Point Location: Roadside parking on Barnsley Road by Silkstone Church, near pot house hamlett
What 3 words /// witless.rocky.landings

Grid Reference: SE 2915 0588 - nearest postcode: S75 4JU     StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: If this is your first walk with the group please let me know in your text.
Dogs on fixed leads please.

Route: From Middleton we wander down the very scenic Bradford Dale before picking up the Limestone Way to Elton, via a tea stop at Robin Hood's Stride. The route back is also very scenic.

Start Point Location: Park in the centre of the village at Middleton-by-Youlgreave.

Grid Reference: SK 1957 6321 - nearest postcode: DE45 1LS    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

Route: Hanging Stone is a great place for a coffee stop.
Starting at Roach End lay-by head down the road to Hen Cloud, Rockhall, The Roaches & trig point, Bearstone Rock, Back Forest, Forest wood, Hanging Stone Farm, Hanging Stone, Lud’s Church, Danebridge, Back Forest Farm, Forest Wood and back to Roach End lay-by.

Start Point Location: What3Words Start Point: enough.butlers.amused
Plenty of parking along the road but park with care.
Bring refreshments & packed lunch. Also bring suitable PPE

Grid Reference: SJ 99564 64456 - nearest postcode: ST13 8TA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

Route: Peak Forest – head up the road towards Watt’s Plantation & Oxlow House. Crossing the road to Windy Knoll & Mam Tor then coming down the South side onto the broken road and head for Odin Mine. Cross fields into Castleton (lunch) then up onto the top via Cave Dale. Pick up the Limestone way and head back to Peak forest.

Start Point Location: Outside the Wesleyan Chapel, Church Lane, Peak Forest SK17 8EL.

There is roadside parking.

What3Words - pony.demanding.workouts

Grid Reference: SK1140879438 - nearest postcode: SK17 8EL    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring a packed lunch & refreshments
Bring suitable PPE

Route: We start by walking through the grounds of Chatsworth and ascend through the woods to the Hunting Tower. After a brief stop we continue along the ridge above the house passing the aquaduct and out onto Hob Hursts House. We follow a track across Gibert Moor towards the Robin Hood, crossing the road to pass below Gardoms edge and then a final ascent before decending down to Baslow.

Start Point Location: Village green in Baslow adjacent to pay and display car park.
Baslow Nether End
What3words - ///nags.airliners.connects

Grid Reference: SK 2584 7217 - nearest postcode: DE45 1SR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs need to be on short leads.

Route: A walk from Keppels Column through fields and woodland to the historic village of Wentworth via Scholes. A coffee stop near the church and then a walk through Wentworth Park past the impressive frontage of Wentworth Woodhouse where hopefully we’ll see the herd of red deer. Lunch at Greasbrough Dams and then back along the Rotherham Roundwalk and through Scholes Coppice to the start.

Easy walking along paths and through fields and woodland but the ground is uneven in places and can be muddy and slippery if wet so please ensure you have suitable footwear.

Start Point Location: What3Words popped.curiosity.pose
Coming from J35 of the M1 towards Rotherham Oaks Lane is approximately 1.5 miles on your left just opposite the entrance to Grange Park Golf Club on the right. When you turn in to Oaks Lane the start point is 0.2 miles on your left. Plenty roadside parking on the housing estate either side of Oaks Lane but please park with consideration for the residents.

Grid Reference: SK 3955 9453 - nearest postcode: S61 3BH    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time.
NOTE British Summer Time starts today. The clocks will have gone forward an hour last night!!
NOTE Sheffield Half Marathon is on today. You may wish to schedule in extra travel time if your journey to the start point takes you near the route.
Well behaved dogs on short leads please

Route: Magpie Mine Deep Dale Taddington Monsal Dale.

Start Point Location: In the middle of Ashford - outside the front of the Ashford Arms.
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: What3words ///paid.spends.abandons
May be livestock.

Route: From Middleton we wander down the very scenic Bradford Dale before picking up the Limestone Way to Elton. The route back is tbc, depending on the mud situation. We may do quiet roads.

Start Point Location: Park in the centre of the village at Middleton-by-Youlgreave.

Grid Reference: SK 1957 6321 - nearest postcode: DE45 1LS    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

Route: We will head out from Lumsdale across to Tansley. Then a wander up to Riber Castle where we will stop for a break and admire the views. Suitably refreshed, we will then descend to High Tor to explore hidden routes in the Victorian parkland. The brave amongst us can then walk over Lovers Leap and traverse Giddy Edge while the others walk over the top. We will then drop down to Matlock Bath and along Lovers Walk for a lunch stop. Return is via the Heights of Abraham and Lumsdale Falls. We may stop at Bentley Brook pub en route.

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. Parking on the roadside is free. Park on the lane or in the layby opposite the school. From Matlock head out on the A632 to Chesterfield, past The Duke Wellington pub and the School is on your right.

What3Words - bind.kings.froth

Grid Reference: SK 311 612 - nearest postcode: DE4 5NA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Happy friendly dogs and their owners welcome.
Dogs must be on a lead where necessary.

Route: From Holme village to Bilberry reservoir then Calder way to Black hill. Across to Holme moss and then Britland edge to Ramsden clough. Down to Ramsden reservoir and back to start.

Start Point Location: Holme village, best parking is outside the Junior & Infants school on Meal Hill Road which is off the village square. Please considerate with street parking in the village.

Grid Reference: SE 1081 0593     - nearest postcode: HD9 2QQ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Off path walking in places and can be boggy.
NO DOGS

Route: Heading South out of the village we will walk around Fere Mere and then head out of the village via Derby Lane. Passing Summerhill Farm then into Cales Dale and through One Ash Grange Farm with it’s usual quirks.. .. we then walk along the bottom of Lathkill Dale taking the path up to Mill Farm and across muddy fields to wards Haddon Grove Farm then along Green Lane and Magpie Mine (lunch). We then head for the top end of Sheldon and walk down Johnson Lane, cross more muddy fields and head back to Monyash.
We then head back to Monyash and that lovely pub with the cooling refreshing beer at The Bulls Head.

Sign up early for a great day out 

Start Point Location: Monyash Village Green, in front of the cafe and pub.
We need to be setting off at 10am, please be ready .

Grid Reference: SK 1501 6656 - nearest postcode: DE45 1HE    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Village green meeting point outside the cafe.
Bring a packed lunch and refreshment.
Dogs need to be on short leads LIVESTOCK ABOUT.

Route: Leaving Hartington via the public toilets (I don't mean that literally), we head off down Biggin Dale and then climb up to Alstonefield for lunchies. Back via the top end of Biggin Dale.

Start Point Location: Outside the Charles Cotton Hotel in Hartington village, parking in pay & display or where you can in the village free.

Grid Reference: SK 1279 6045 - nearest postcode: SK17 0AL    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Toilets at the start. Tea shop and pubs at the end. My mobile doesn't work in Hartington so contact me before about 9:30 if you need anything.

Route: From Monsal Head we take the path north over Longstone Moor to Housley and then back via Rowland and Great Longstone.

Start Point Location: Meet at the junction of Monsal Head and Butts Road, but on Butts Road.
There is usually plenty of free parking along this road.
What3words - ///viewing.handsets.processor

Grid Reference: SK 184 715     - nearest postcode: DE45 1NL    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: This walk will end at The Pack Horse in Little Longstone in good time * for the 3pm meal that Mandy has booked (see Socials page for booking instructions). Numbers on the meal are limited to 20 (it's a bijou pub) but I'm not limiting the numbers on the walk. Anyone not doing the meal can just walk another 5 minutes back to Monsal Head and the cars.

* - and by "in good time" I mean that we should be able to get a pre-meal pint in.

Route: From the car park we first climb Mam Tor before decending into Edale via Hollins Cross. Our 2nd and final major ascent of the day is Grindsbrook Clough. Once on Kinder Scout we then head for Crowden Tower, Pym Chair, Noe Stool to reach Brown Knoll and then Rush up Edge. Its then is a short decent to the car park.

Start Point Location: Bottom section of Mam Nick car park, a couple of miles further on from Castleton if travelling from Sheffield area. NB: Parking is free for National Trust members. Car park charges are £3 for the day, there is alternative free road side parking nearby.

Grid Reference: SK 123832 - nearest postcode: S33 8WA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Some muddy sections particularly after rain. Grinsbrook clough is an easy scramble.

Route: Taking the path above Bamford Golf Course we traverse to North Lees then into Hathersage by the church. Back along the river from Leadmill Bridge.

Start Point Location: Mytham Bridge road nr Bamford Station Bus Turnaround, off Station Road, Sickleholme Bamford. Park at the far end of road but please don't obstruct driveways.
On A6013 heading south from Bamford, Mytham Bridge road leads off to the right, near the bus turning circle (between Bamford railway bridge and A6187 Hathersage to Castleton road traffic lights). Proceed to its end.
Overflow parking available in Bamford Station CP but we are not likely to need it as Mytham Bridge has quite a lot of spaces.

Grid Reference: SK 20578250 - nearest postcode: S33 0EA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Feel free to bring your dog! The last bit along the river might be muddy.

Route: This walk takes in Derwent Edge, with its great views, and passes several gritstone rock formations.
From Cutthroat Bridge we cross the road, with a steady climb past Whinstone Lee Tor, Wheel Stones, Salt Cellar, and up onto Derwent Edge. Some say with the finest views in the Peaks! We continue along the Edge to Lost Lad before descending back down towards the lost village of Derwent. Short walk along by Ladybower reservoir before another ascent to the head of Grainfoot Clough and back towards Cutthroat Bridge.

Start Point Location: The lay-by on the A57 just above Cutthroat Bridge. It is on the left if travelling from Sheffield, as you descend the hill, approx. 1mile from Ladybower Reservoir. If you pass the Ladybower Inn on your right you've gone too far!
What3Words: mainframe.envelope.performs

Grid Reference: SK 2167 8742 - nearest postcode: S33 0AX    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Parking can get busy so best to get there a bit early if you can. Also try and car share, saves on space and the planet.
There are no toilets at the start or end of the walk, but a good number of rocks en route for some privacy!
There are two main ascents on this walk – the second one being towards the end, but it is shorter than the first!
One or two of the descents are a bit steep; make sure suitable footwear.
Bring packed lunch and refreshments.
Drinks after the walk at the Ladybower Inn (about a mile down the road where there is a car park).
Dogs welcome on short leads plenty of sheep around).

Route: From Ashford in the Water we wander up to Sheldon, getting the hill out of the way first. Then Over Haddon, Bakewell and back along the river. Toilets at the start, tea stop at Magpie Mine, lunch and toilets at Lathkill Hotel (or near it anyway).

Start Point Location: In the middle of Ashford - outside the front of the Ashford Arms.
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: Toilets near the start.

Route: Hello young lovers.
‘Spring is just around the corner and pheromones are dancing around.
Let us enjoy the moment and merriment will abound’.

L is for laughter we had along the way.
O is for optimism you gave me every day.
V is for value of being my best friend.
E is for eternity a love that has no end.

Dress up in pink and get involved!

Route – We start from the pub and head along Church Lane into Tideswell village (note1 – this village has the highest purchases of blow up dolls in the Peaks). Then we head along Slancote Lane (note 2 local lovers lane) then onto the Pennine Bridleway. Next is Wheston (note 3 pampas grass hot spot). We pass by Bottom Farm into Hay Dale (note 4 local beauty spot) then to Dale Head.. .. .. next is Wormhill village and more pampas grass!!! Lunch in the church grounds and after lunch we’ll head down into Chee Dale and onto the Monsal Trail. Time permitting a stop at the old railway station.. back to Litton via Tideswell Dale and back to the pub for beer goggles, giggles & laughter.
Please don’t wear beer goggles and drive, you know it makes sense.. ..

Start Point Location: Litton Village Green, by The Red Lion Inn. Meet in the car park by the pub.

What3Words Start Point – crumbles.squirts.rescuer

Grid Reference: SK 163 752 - nearest postcode: SK17 8QU    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Don’t forget the Theme of the day.. .. PINK!!!!! Dress up in pink and get involved!
Bring a packed lunch and refreshments
Also bring suitable PPE

Route: A steady long climb from Hathersage up Stanage Edge then enjoy the views (hopefully) to Crown Chin where we double back at the base of the Edge and then up again along Stanage Edge to Burbage Bridge, along and up Higger Tor and then back to Hathersage via Toothill Farm.

Start Point Location: 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.

What3words - ///shin.wings.decoding

Grid Reference: SK 2301 8152 - nearest postcode: S32 1AA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs need to be on short leads – lots of sheep.

Route: Chelmorton – heading out of the village down the road and picking up the footpath onto Sterndale Moor, going under the railway and passing Downlow Works (limestone quarry)then onto the High Peak trail to Pomerroy and Flagg. Limestone Way into Monyash (lunch) then heading back to Flagg via Blackwell Lane and back to Chelmorton and the Church Inn and that roaring fire.

Start Point Location: Outside The Church Inn, Main St, Chelmorton, Buxton
Please park considerately in the village.

Walk start at 10.00am
What3Words – tentacles.snipped.initial

Grid Reference: SK 1150 7020 - nearest postcode: SK17 9SL     StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Park on the road where you can.
Bring refreshments and a packed lunch

Route: The first leg of 4 separate days of walking from Sheffield to Huddersfield. Put all 4 together and you have walked nearly 40 miles to Huddersfield from winter through spring and into the longer days. The whole route is determined by the location of the railway stations and avoids roads and lanes as much as possible - it's not the most direct route but it makes an interesting off-road walking route.
Stage 2. 5 March 2022; Stage 3. 2 April 2022; Stage 4. 7 May

Start: Sheffield station, Bridgehouses, Parkwood Springs, Parson Cross, Ecclesfield and Chapeltown. Hostelry at the end: The Commercial in Chapeltown near Chapeltown station and a proper pub. Train back to Sheffield. Mostly on paths and trails.

Start Point Location: Meet on Sheaf Square outside Sheffield Railway Station or if wet meet in the station atrium opp M&S.

What3Words - ///bats.villa.eating

Grid Reference: SK 3577 8690 - nearest postcode: S1 2BP    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: For Stage 1 return times will depend on the train timetable, there are two trains an hour from Chapeltown back to Sheffield.
Best to purchase tickets in advance and I find the Northern Rail app works OK.

You may arrange your own transport to the start (and end) of the day’s walk. Just let the walk leader know you’re doing that.

No toilets on route

Route: Starting at Exchange Street walking beside the river Don, calling at The Wentworth Pub, The Crown Pub, Wetherspoons in Meadowhall. Then walking back towards town by the side of the Canal ending at The Dorothy Pax in Victoria Quays.

Lots of things to see along the way including wildlife, cemeteries, old industrial workings and new industries.

Book early to avoid disapointment 15 People Max

Start Point Location: Exchange Street is next to where the old market used to be. Access by public transport into centre of town or parking in city centre car parks.

Grid Reference: SK 3582 8762 - nearest postcode: S2 5TS    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Hiking Boots not necessary but strong shoes and waterproofs a must. There will be chance to stop and eat sandwiches along the route.

15 People Max

Route: We start by heading through Lady Canning’s Plantation to Redmires Reservoirs, then over to Stanedge Pole and along Stanedge Edge to Upper Burbage Bridge and Burbage Rocks. We then cross over the moor to Houndkirk Road and follow it back to the cars and a drink in the pub.

Start Point Location: Ringinglow layby just opposite to the Norfolk Arms Pub.

Grid Reference: SK 291 837 - nearest postcode: S11 7TS    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: If layby is full, you can also try parking in Lady Canning’s Plantation carpark at the end of Houndkirk Road (off Sheephill Road, grid ref SK 2900 8345). Let me know you are there so we can pick you up on the way.
Bring refreshments and a packed lunch.

Route: From Ashford, we head north and pick up the Monsal Trail for a short distance then over to Great Longstone, via Longstone Edge. A short walk over to the west side of Bakewell and back along the path by the Wye.

Start Point Location: In the middle of Ashford - outside the front of the Ashford Arms.
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: An easy walk with pubs and tea shops at the end.

Route: We leave Rowsley by ascending a steep hill then wandering over to Hell Bank for a coffee break. We then trot over The Warren and down to Chatsworth where will stop for a lunch break. From there we will walk over to Edensor, over the hill to Calton Houses and back to Rowsley.

Wear suitable clothing, bring waterproofs and food/drink.
Toilets may be open in Chatsworth.

Start Point Location: Free car park on Old Station Close (off Dale Road North - Rowsley)

Grid Reference: SK 2584 6587 - nearest postcode: DE4 2EL    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: We like friendly dogs.
No texts between 9pm and 8am please.

Route: It’s that time of year again when the lost haggis need rounding up and sent back to the Highlands, keep ya eyes peeled for the six legged little blighters.
The Grouse Inn – head down the road and onto Froggatt Edge & Curbar Edge to Curbar Gap car park (coffee) onto Baslow Edge, Wellington’s Monument, Ramsley Reservoir, Ramsley Lodge, Big moor, Bar Brook Pool, Bar Brook Reservoir, White Edge Moor, White Edge Lodge and back to the Grouse.

Start Point Location: The layby just below The Grouse Inn on A625.
Grid Reference SK 2581 7785
Nearest Postcode S32 3ZJ
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Free parking in lay by just below the Grouse or, if full, pay and display at Haywood Car Park nearby Grid Reference SK255777 (free to National Trust members)

Grid Reference: SK 25808 77851 - nearest postcode: S32 3ZJ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Please stay off the road when waiting for the walk to start.
What3Worads start point – trips.crisp.lines
Bring refreshments & a packed lunch

Route: Starting at Morrisons Broomhill. Fulwood Road, Endcliffe Park, Forge Dam Café, Porter Clough, Fulwood Head, Skirting Redmires Dam, Wyming Brook Ravine, Rivelin Dams, Rivelin Valley, Bole Hills, Crookes, Tapton, Morrisons, York Hotel.

Start Point Location: Outside Morrison's, 228 Fulwood Road, Broomhill, Sheffield.
Side street parking & council car parks free on Sundays. No toilet’s at start. Toilet at Forge Dam Café only.

Grid Reference: SK 3326 8685 - nearest postcode: S10 3BA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Ascent: Pull up out of Porter Clough. Steep incline between Rivelin Valley and Bole Hills - A short muddy section at the top of Porter Clough and stepping stones in Rivelin Valley. Some of walk on pavements.

Route: A varied walk that starts by walking through Beeley woods to the old Middlewood Hospital buildings (trendy flats) and the fossilised tree. Wadsley Common, trig point and Loxley Edge, Holdworth, Kirk Edge Convent and through the fields and woods back down to Oughtibridge.

There are 2 short climbs and a decent but nothing too difficult.
I may reverse the route on the day.

Start Point Location: Coronation Park, Oughtibridge. Meet in the park. Parking near the park or on the one-way system past the Travellers Rest pub on Langsett Road. Nearest postcode S35 0JH. I will wait inside the park by the entrance gate. S35 0FN.

Parking near the park which can be busy or on the one way road just past the travellers pub (2 min walk to park) if coming from Hillsborough.

Grid Reference: SK 31153 93577 - nearest postcode: S35 0FN    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

Route: Litton – head out of the village towards Cressbrook Dale Woods, drop down into Cressbrook dale and head up and over into Wardlow. Then across fields to Housley & Foolow (Lunch). Head out of Foolow to Roods Farm and to Grindlow. Next is Silly Dale, Stanley House and Wardlow Mires. Then into Cressbrook Dale passing by Peter’s Stone and back to Litton via Tansley Dale.

Start Point Location: Litton bus stop on Mires Lane near school, on the small road adjacent to Church Lane.
Park where you can being mindful of the needs of local residents and businesses please. (nb this can sometimes be difficult so allow plenty of time)

Grid Reference: SK 163 752 - nearest postcode: SK17 8QU    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: What3Words - slowly.poses.marinated
Bring refreshments and a packed lunch

Route: A circular walk starting from Ashover Parish Hall. The walk takes through
Ashover village, up towards Overton, through Ravensnest, dropping
down to Milltown onto Ogston Reservoir. Then up Fletcher Hill giving us
good views over Ogston Reservoir. Past Woodhead onto Fabrick Rock,
also known as Ashover Rock. We then return to Ashover and to Poet's
Corner for a well deserved pint.

Start Point Location: Free car park Ashover Village Hall on Milken Lane, Ashover

Grid Reference: SK 3509 6321 - nearest postcode: S45 0BA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: The ground is rough and rocky in places and most likely muddy.
A couple of steep climbs but well worth it for the views.

Happy waggy doggys always welcome.

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

Start Point Location: Do not park in the pub car park.

Grid Reference: SK 338 693 - nearest postcode: S42 7EW    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Waterproof boots recomended.

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: Bus shelter by the public toilets on main road (A6187) in Hathersage. We are doing the late start to tie-in with buses from Sheffield. The 272 bus leaves Sheffield Interchange at 09:45 and arrives in Hathersage at 10:26. We will wait for this bus (if I know you are on it so include that info in your text please).

Parking can be tricky in Hathersage but there are toilets at the start and a plethora of tea shops and mediocre pubs at the end! 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.

Grid Reference: SK 2301 8152 - nearest postcode: S32 1AA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

Route: Head South out of G Longstone, pick up the Monsal trail, footpath South by Thornbridge Hall, Ashford in the Water, cross the river/road and up the hill passing the arial mast, pass Dirtlow Farm, head for Lower Cowden Farm, head for Bakewell (lunch) pick up the Monsal trail, call in at Hassop Station (toilets) back on the Monsal Trail and back to G Longstone .

Start Point Location: Outside White Lion Pub, Main St, Great Longstone, Bakewell DE45 1TA.
Roadside parking available around the village

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Grid Reference: SK 1997 7178 - nearest postcode: DE45 1TA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring refreshments & packed lunch

Route: A circular walk starting from Ashover Parish Hall. The walk takes through Ashover village, up towards Overton, through Ravensnest, dropping down to Milltown onto Ogston Reservoir. Then up Fletcher Hill giving us good views over Ogston Reservoir. Past Woodhead onto Fabrick Rock, also known as Ashover Rock. We then return to Ashover and to Poet's Corner for a well deserved pint.

Start Point Location: Free car park Ashover Village Hall on Milken Lane, Ashover

Grid Reference: SK 3509 6321 - nearest postcode: S45 0BA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: The ground is rough and rocky in places and most likely muddy.
A couple of steep climbs but well worth it for the views.

Happy waggy doggys always welcome.

Route: From Hope we head up to Losehill Farm and through the plantation to Hollins Cross and Mam Tor. Onto Winnats Head farm and along the old road, Odin Mine, crushing wheel and back to Hope.
It’s a good climb up to Mam Tor.

Start Point Location: Hope Pay and Display car park in centre of Hope on A6187 to Castleton nr pedestrian crossing . Meet on corner of the car park near toilets.
If you arrive early enough there is usually some free roadside parking available in Hope

Grid Reference: SK 1710 8350 - nearest postcode: S33 6RD    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: Great Longstone, St Giles Church, Longstone Edge, Longstone Moor, Chertpit Plantation, Little Longstone & the Pack Horse Inn, Thornbridge Hall, Ashford in the Water, Lumford Mill, Holme Hall, Monsal Trail and back to Great Longstone.

Start Point Location: Outside White Lion Pub, Main St, Great Longstone, Bakewell DE45 1TA.
Roadside parking available around the village

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Grid Reference: SK 1997 7178 - nearest postcode: DE45 1TA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring your Christmas Hats and refreshments.
We’ll be calling into the Pack Horse Inn for a tipple on route.

Dogs on a fixed lead please - livestock about.

Route: From Bradwell we climb out of the village upto Bradwell Moor, Tideswell Moor, Tideswell Rake, High Rake. Gt Hucklow, we then cross the fields to our start point.

Start Point Location: Outside the public toilets next to the Park in the centre of the village. Please note there is no public car park in Bradwell however, there is on street parking at Brookside just off the main road and only 50 yards from the start point.

Grid Reference: SK173811 - nearest postcode: S33 9JD    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

Route: We head out from Rowsley uphill to Stanton in Peak for a coffee break. Then descend to Alport and walk along to Youlgreave. Another climb takes us to Robin Hoods Stride for lunch then down and up again to Birchover. Next is the Nine Ladies and a descent back to Rowsley.

Start Point Location: Free car park on Old Station Close (off Dale Road North - Rowsley)

Grid Reference: SK 2584 6587 - nearest postcode: DE4 2EL    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Packed lunch and waterproofs are advisable. Black jelly babies are my favourite. Mud guaranteed.
Please book early as this walk is limited to 20. All Happy waggy dogs welcome.

Route: We meet by the Cheese Shop and head towards the Sewage Works (nice) but turn off to Digmer Farm (Phew!!) cross fields to foot bridge and onto Crakelow. Townend and cross more fields to Buttsend, cross the River Manifold and drop down to Hulme End (coffee/toilets/café).
Follow Manifold Way to Ecton (first and only sharp climb of the day) Ecton Hill & trig point. We now head to Wetton then Narrow Dale then cross more fields to Beresford Dale, Pennilow, Crossland Sides and back into Hartington.

Start Point Location: By the Green near the Cheese Shop
SK127604
Meet at 9.50
Walk starts at 10am PROMPT

Grid Reference: SK 1279 6045 - nearest postcode: SK17 0AL    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: One short steep hill.
Bring refreshments.
Toilets & café on route.
Dogs on short leads please (you may need a dog to pull you up Ecton Hill)

Route: From the station car park we head south along the Monsal Trail then we cross the Wye and the A6 before zig zagging up to Over Haddon. After lunch, we head over to Crowhill Lane and back to Bakewell and the pub. Whahey!

Start Point Location: Bakewell Old Station / Monsal Trail Car Park - off Station Road.

There is parking along Station Road, which tends to fill up quickly and overflow parking along Castle Drive and Burre Close. There is also a pay and display car park, if it comes to that.
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Grid Reference: SK 222 690 - nearest postcode: DE45 1GE    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dog welcome

Route: Grouse Inn, White Edge Lodge, White Edge Moor, Lady’s Cross, follow Bar Brook, Old Bar Brook Reservoir, Lower Bar Brook Res, Ramsley Lodge, Ramsley Reservoir, Big Moor, Gardom’s Edge, a resin rock, Jack Flat Woods, (under) Baslow Edge, (under) Curbar Edge, Froggatt Edge, stone circle, Hay Wood and back to the Grouse Inn.

Start Point Location: The layby just below The Grouse Inn on A625.
This area quickly becomes full, there is a National Trust car park a few hundred metres up the road.

Grid Reference: SK 25808 77851 - nearest postcode: S32 3ZJ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring refreshments & a packed lunch
Dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: Hope, Castleton, Cave Dale, Limestone Way, Old Moor, Starvehouse Mine (Bradwell trig), Bradwell Moor, Bradwell, Lee House, Brough, Navio Roman Fort and back to Hope.

Start Point Location: Hope Pay and Display car park in centre of Hope on A6187 to Castleton nr pedestrian crossing . Meet on corner of the car park near toilets.
If you arrive early enough there is usually some free roadside parking available in Hope

Grid Reference: SK 1710 8350 - nearest postcode: S33 6RD    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring a packed lunch & refreshments.
Dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: On this walk we enjoy the best of both worlds. Firstly, an invigorating walk along three of the finest gritstone edges of North East Derbyshire with breathtaking panoramas followed by a pleasant stroll along the Derwent Valley.

From the Grouse Inn we traverse Froggatt, Curbar and Baslow Edges before descending to Curbar. A picturesque walk along the river takes us to Froggatt and then on to Grindleford. A very gradual climb through woodland then takes us back to the Grouse for a well-earned drink.

The ground is rough and rocky most of the way round and will be muddy and slippery in places so please wear/carry suitable clothing and footwear for all conditions.

Start Point Location: Free parking in lay by just below the Grouse or, if full, pay and display at Haywood Car Park nearby Grid Reference SK255777 (free to National Trust members)

Grid Reference SK 2581 7785
Nearest Postcode S32 3ZJ
What3words pocket.smooth.milky

Grid Reference: SK 25803 77849 - nearest postcode: S32 3JZ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time.

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 on short leads

Route: Chelmorton, Sough Top (trig), Taddington, Over Wheal, Wheal Lane, Sheldon, Magpie Mine, High Low, Flagg, Town Head and back into Chelmorton for a pint.

Start Point Location: Outside The Church Inn, Main St, Chelmorton, Buxton
Please park considerately in the village.

What3Words – tentacles.snipped.initial

Grid Reference: SK 1150 7020 - nearest postcode: SK17 9SL     StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring packed lunch & refreshments
Dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: We start by walking onto the Trans Pennine and Dove valley trail passing the Huskar monument. Continuing to Crane moor through fields, woods, lanes towards Huthwaite, Cheese bottom and back to Oxspring

Could be very muddy, gaiters recommended

Start Point Location: Oxspring sports field car park,
Sheffield Road,Hunshelf, Oxspring, Barnsley, S Yorks.
50 metres from Waggon and Horse pub.

The road from Thurgoland to Oxspring may still be closed so drive straight onto the next junction by the Travellers Inn and turn right down to Oxspring

What3words: ///cricket.shrimps.bullion

Grid Reference: SE 2723 0192 - nearest postcode: S36 8YA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: Longnor – Begger’s Bridge, Green Lane, Underhill, Underhill Farm, Hitter Hill, Earl Sterndale, Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill, Tor Rock, Stoop Farm, Booth Farm, Fough, Hollinsclough, Hollinsclough Moor and trig point, Ball Bank House Farm, Hardings Booth, Manifold Trail, Fawside and back to Longnor

Start Point Location: Market Place car park.
Plenty of parking available usually.

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Grid Reference: SK 0889 6491 - nearest postcode: SK17 0NT    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: Eyam to Foolw the Great Hucklow and Abney. Home via Stoke Ford and Bretton edge.

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 you can make a voluntary donation for its upkeep. The main car park is pay and display but the one above it is currently free to park. There are toilets at the start / finish.

Grid Reference: SK 2166 7674 - nearest postcode: S32 5QQ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes:

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.

Sign up early for a great day out ☺

Start Point Location: Litton Village Green, by the Red Lion. There is plenty of roadside parking in the village

Grid Reference: SK 1635 7520 - nearest postcode: SK17 8QU    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring a packed lunch and refreshments.
Dogs on a fixed lead please - livestock about.

Route: We head West out of the village via Town Head, across fields to Foolow & head onto Little Moor & on to Stanley House where we then head for Wardlow Mires and Cressbrook Dale. We will have a coffee stop on top of Peter’s Stone.
We then 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 (lunch) & Longstone Moor Farm & Blakedon Hollow, Black Harry Gate it’s up the lane and onto Lane Head, Dalton Quarry (take a peek to see what’s left of the film set), The Delf Nature Reserve, The Delf and into Eyam.

Sign up early for a great day out 

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 you can make a voluntary donation for its upkeep. Please note the back road previously used as a short-cut from Grindleford to Eyam (B6521 New Road) is 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: What3Words Start Point: Snapping. Mermaids. Investor
Bring refreshments & a packed lunch.
Also bring suitable PPE
Dogs need to be on short leads LIVESTOCK ABOUT

Route: Walk down three very tranquil limestone dales- (Pikehall Dale, Gratton Dale and Long Dale) in the White Peak, linked by paths and tracks through beautiful secluded scenery. The walk through these dales finishes with a stretch of the High Peak Trail, a route planned as a canal, built as a railway. There are no steep hills but only moderate and short inclines during this walk.

Start Point Location: By road, the Peak Park car park and picnic area at Minninglow is 1 Km south of the A5012 road at Pikehall, 13km West of Cromford or 3km east along the A5012 from Newhaven on the A515 between Ashbourne and Buxton. There’s a hedge-hidden brown picnic sign and a road sign for Parwich here. To find the car park turn left after the railway arch .
Sorry no public transport on Sundays or Bank holidays
Nearest Post Code DE4 2PN
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Grid Reference: SK 1948 5811 - nearest postcode: DE4 2PG    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: In wet conditions this walk can be very muddy, therefore use appropriate footware-boots and clothing. No toilets available.
Dogs on a fixed lead please

Route: Chelmorton – head up out of the village and cross the Pennine Bridleway and to the top of Sough Hill (Sough Top trig point). Head down into Taddington, cross the A6 and head for Priestcliffe. We pass Miller’s Dale Nature Reserve and onto Miller’s Dale Station. Monsal Trail for a short distance then head down to the river and into Chee Dale/Wye Dale. We then head up the path passing Topley Pike Quarry/Burrs Farm and cross the A5270 and back into Chelmorton for a pint

Start Point Location: Chelmorton, outside The Church Inn.

Please park considerately in the village.

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Grid Reference: SK 1150 7020 - nearest postcode: SK17 9SL     StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Bring packed lunch & refreshments.
Dogs on a fixed lead please.

Route: We head down to Blackwell before climbing up to Mosley farm. We walk along the Pennine bridleway by flag dale and the path to Hargatewall. On to Dale Head and through Peters Dale before climbing up to Wormhill, down to Chee Dale and back up to Blackwell and back to the start.
Three climbs and good views if the weather is good

Start Point Location: Topley Pike / Chee Dale layby A6, Fairfield, Blackwell in the Peak
Chee Dale layby is off the A6 when driving towards Buxton. It is above Blackwell Mill on the Monsal Trail

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Grid Reference: SK 1130 7240 - nearest postcode: SK17 9TE    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs on a fixed lead please.