Peaks & Trails Hiking Group

Mam Tor is a popular hill at the weekends drawing in people from all over. At a majestic hilltop fort stands at a height of 517m. is in the top twenty highest hills in the Peak District.

Our walk starts in the pretty village of Castleton known for it's caverns and caves.

After leaving the tourist information car park, we will head up towards "The road that slid away"... Until the 1970's you could drive on the A625 across the Peak District but due to a massive landslide in 1974 caused a large portion of Mam Tor to collapse thus leaving the road dangerous to drive on.

We will head up onto Mam Tor where we will have panoramic views across towards Kinder Scout to the left over the Vale of Edale and to your right scenic views of the Hope Valley.

Heading towards Back Tor and onto Losehill, this is the last incline of the day before we head down into Hope for refreshments in one of the cafes.

On the last stage of our walk we will follow the river back into Castleton for after walk drinks

This walk is around 10 miles, Please bring plenty of fluids packed lunch and appropriate walking attire.

You as a attendee is responsible for yourself and your well being on all walks with our group.

Car sharing is a good idea as Castleton is a very popular place and parking can be sparse.

As we approach the last day of the High Peak Walking Festival we thought we would squeeze a last minute walk walk within the High Peak area of North Derbyshire. It forms part of the Peak District National Park, near Buxton.

Our walk takes us from a layby just on the outskirts of Whaley Bridge on the Long Hill Road, A5004, as you leave Whaley Bridge, the layby is on the right, a little further up out of the village.

The walk is around 12 miles long, at a comfortable steady pace, hence the earlier than normal start time.

Will be taking in Fernilee Reservoir, Errwood Reservoir, Errwood Hall before we head up to Shining Tor and Cats Tor, after visiting both Tors we will head back down to Pym's Chair, Windgather Rocks and Taxal Moor.

Lots to see on this walk so please take in all the sights and take photo's too!

The Disclaimer!

We are a group of like-minded adults who share the same interest, the great outdoors.
Our leaders/event hosts are volunteers, they're there to guide groups on walks in the countryside, they're not responsible for each and every participant other than themselves.
It is expected that all participants to be fully responsible for themselves and their own safety, we do not employ first aiders or qualified walk leaders. Participants are also expected to attend every walk with suitable clothing, footwear and any other equipment, that includes waterproofs for wet weather and walking poles if you need them regularly. Enough food and drink for the day is also required.

Pauline & Michael

BURBAGE, CARL WARK FORT, GRINDLEFORD & PADLEY GORGE

Distance Approx 7.5 miles (Approx 4 hours plus breaks)
Elevation: Total accent 1155 Ft

Come and join in on this fab walk. There’s lots of stunning scenery to take in and there’s an option to do the longer route of 7.5 miles or, if you just want a gentle stroll, a shorter route of 3.5 miles.
Meet at Upper Burbage North Bridge car park 9.30 am, ready to walk at 10.00 am prompt.

If there are no available parking spaces left here you'll be able to find a space somewhere within a few hundred yards on either side on the road.

The Route
Burgage North, Higger Tor, Carl Wark Fort, Over Owler Tor, Millstone Edge, Lawrence Field, Grindleford Station, Upper Yarncliffe Wood, Padley Gorge and back to Burbage North.
We set off from Burbage North and head south down Fiddler’s Elbow to Higger Tor and Carl Wark Fort then west to Rain Gauge and then south via Over Owler Tor, Millstone Edge, Lawrence Field, Bole Hill and Grindleford Station.
From Grindleford Station, we head up through Upper Yarncliffe Wood, Padley Gorge and finish the last stretch of the walk up the East side path to Burbage North.

For those of you who are up for a drink after the walk, the Norfolk Arms Pub is only 1.5 miles away.

Bring refreshments, waterproofs, fluids and your camera's lots of photo opportunities.

(WEAR WALKING BOOTS/SHOES - NO JEANS!)

Dogs welcome.

The Disclaimer!
We are a group of like-minded adults who share the same interest, the great outdoors.
Our leaders/event hosts are volunteers, they're there to guide groups on walks in the countryside, they're not responsible for each and every participant other than themselves.
It is expected that all participants to be fully responsible for themselves and their own safety, we do not employ first aiders or qualified walk leaders. Participants are also expected to attend every walk with suitable clothing, footwear and any other equipment, that includes waterproofs for wet weather and walking poles if you need them regularly. Enough food and drink for the day is also required.

10 miles
total ascent 417m
Moderate Circular Walk

1 Trig
1 Ethel
5 stiles

A lovely walk from Eyam with a mixture of everything you will need on a walk.

The walk takes you up to the highest point, Sir William Hill trig point, with fantastic views, we will be heading across the moor before descending down through woodlands towards Hathersage, calling in at The Plough Inn for a pit stop.

The second half of this walk we will be following the River Derwent via The Derwent Heritage Trail which is sign posted with purple and yellow way markers. On our return into Eyam village the route takes us through Stony Middleton.

The Disclaimer!
We are a group of like-minded adults who share the same interest, the great outdoors.
Our leaders/event hosts are volunteers, they're there to guide groups on walks in the countryside, they're not responsible for each and every participant other than themselves.
It is expected that all participants to be fully responsible for themselves and their own safety, we do not employ first aiders or qualified walk leaders. Participants are also expected to attend every walk with suitable clothing, footwear and any other equipment, that includes waterproofs for wet weather and walking poles if you need them regularly. Enough food and drink for the day is also required.
Some activities in more mountainous regions such as the Lake District, Wales and Scotland, can be more challenging, our walk leaders will use the principal of the groups safety at all times and if the conditions dramatically change for the worse, they will reserve the right to end the walk and turn back.

See you there