Sheffield Outdoor Adventures

• Meeting Location: St Peter's Church, 2 Castleton Rd, Hope, S33 6RD (just in front of Edale Rd)
• Meeting Time: 9:50 AM
• Start Time: 10:00 AM

🥾 Walk Overview

• Distance: ~20 miles (33 km)
• Elevation Gain: ~3,000 ft (900 mt)
• Duration: 9-10 hours
• Difficulty: Hard
• Route Type: Circular

🐇🐢 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a challenging walk intended for those in good physical condition. Please note that the group may not be able to wait for significantly slower walkers, so it’s important to be prepared.
While you’re welcome to walk at your own pace, be aware that the route may take longer than expected if walking slower than average. If you find the walk too difficult, there are several shortcuts available to help you complete the route. However, if you choose to take a shortcut, you’ll need to navigate independently, as the group leader will continue with the planned full route.

⛰️ Route Highlights

• Win Hill (462 mt)
• Hope Cross
• Crookstone Hill
• Ringing Roger
• Nether Tor
• Upper Tor (604 mt)
• The 'Fist' Rock
• Grindslow Knoll
• Crowden Tower
• The Woolpacks
• Kinder Low (633 mt)
• Edale Rocks
• Swine's Back (596 mt)
• Brown Knoll (569 mt)
• Lord's Seat (552 mt)
• Mam Tor (517 mt)
• Hollins Cross
• Back Tor (438 mt)
• Lose Hill (476 mt)

📲 Route Links

• View Route on Komoot
• Download GPX file

🚆 Public Transport

• direct trains from/to Sheffield
• direct trains from/to Manchester

🌦️ Weather & Clothing
The weather on the hills can be highly variable, windy, and cold— even during the summer months.
Please wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans.
Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions:

• Moisture-wicking base layers
• Insulating mid-layers
• Waterproof outer layers

If it's sunny, don’t forget sun protection such as sunscreen and sunglasses.
Useful links for weather forecasts:

• Kinder Low @ Met Office
• Kinder Scout @ Mountain Forecast
• Edale @ BBC Weather

🎒 What to Bring

• Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers)
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans)
• Sufficient food and water for the entire day
• Waterproof jacket and warm layers
• Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses)
• A comfortable backpack
• Optional: hiking poles, hat, torch (or headlamp), camera, power bank, phone (or watch) with the route downloaded

🐶 Dogs
Fit and friendly dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a lead near livestock.

📢 Notes
This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are unsafe. Updates will be posted in the comments, so please enable email notifications for any changes.

📌 Bookings

• Please only book if you genuinely intend to attend.
• If you reserve a spot but can no longer make it, please cancel your booking or let the organiser know. It only takes a moment to update your booking, and it really helps everyone: the organiser, the walk leader, and your fellow attendees.

💰 Cost
The walk is free and organised informally by volunteers.

⛑️ Disclaimer
You are fully responsible for your own safety, health, fitness, and equipment. The group has no insurance — by RSVPing, you agree to these terms.

📬 Questions?
Feel free to comment below or message the organiser privately.

• Meeting Location: The Penny Pot Cafe, Station Approach, Edale, S33 7ZA (just outside)
• Meeting Time: 9:50 AM
• Start Time: 10:00 AM

🥾 Walk Overview

• Distance: ~13 miles (22 km)
• Elevation Gain: ~2,600 ft (800 mt)
• Duration: 7-8 hours
• Difficulty: Hard
• Route Type: Circular

🐇🐢 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a hard, fast-paced hike with minimal breaks. You must have good fitness and stamina, or you might not be able to complete it. The group might not wait for slow walkers.
If you're unsure, you're welcome to join and take a shortcut — options are available to shorten the route.

⛰️ Route Highlights

• Upper Booth Farm
• Crowden Clough (scrambling ascent)
• Crowden Tower
• The Woolpacks
• Kinderlow End
• Kinder Reservoir
• Red Brook (scrambling ascent)
• Kinder Low Trig Point
• Swine's Back (short ascent)
• Brown Knoll Trig Point

📲 Route Links

• View Route on Komoot
• Download GPX file

🚆 Public Transport

• direct trains from/to Sheffield
• direct trains from/to Manchester

🌦️ Weather & Clothing
The weather on the hills can be highly variable, windy, and cold— even during the summer months.
Please wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans.
Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions:

• Moisture-wicking base layers
• Insulating mid-layers
• Waterproof outer layers

Useful links for weather forecasts:

• Kinder Low @ Met Office
• Kinder Scout @ Mountain Forecast
• Edale @ BBC Weather

🎒 What to Bring

• Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers)
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans)
• Sufficient food and water for the entire day
• Waterproof jacket and warm layers
• Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses)
• A comfortable backpack
• Optional: hiking poles, hat, torch (or headlamp), camera, power bank, phone (or watch) with the route downloaded

🐶 Dogs
Fit and friendly dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a lead near livestock.

📢 Notes & Safety

• The route is planned via Komoot and not pre-walked, so expect possible muddy or slippery sections.
• There are two Grade 1 scrambling ascents. Nothing technical, but confidence and sure-footedness are needed.
• This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if the weather is unsafe — updates will be posted in the Meetup comments, so turn on email notifications.

📌 Bookings

• Please only book if you genuinely intend to attend.
• If you reserve a spot but can no longer make it, please cancel your booking or let the organiser know. It only takes a moment to update your booking, and it really helps everyone: the organiser, the walk leader, and your fellow attendees.

💰 Cost
The walk is free and organised informally by volunteers.

⛑️ Disclaimer
You are fully responsible for your own safety, health, fitness, and equipment. The group has no insurance — by RSVPing, you agree to these terms.

📬 Questions?
Feel free to comment below or message the organiser privately.

• Meeting Time: 6:55 AM
• Start Time: 7:00 AM
• Start Location: Grindleford Station Café, Upper Padley, S32 2JA
• End Location: St Peter’s Church, Hope, S33 6RD

📏 Distance & Difficulty

• Distance: 50 km (31 miles)
• Elevation gain: 1,400 m (4,600 ft)
• Estimated duration: ~14 hours (depends on fitness and pace)
• Difficulty: Hard

🌄 Route Highlights

• Padley Gorge
• Higger Tor
• Stanage Edge
• High Neb
• Derwent Edge
• Back Tor
• Lost Lad
• High Stones
• Margery Hill
• Alport Castles
• Win Hill

📲 Route Links

• View route on Komoot
• Download GPX file

🚆 Public Transport

• Start: Grindleford Station (next to the starting point) is accessible by train.
• End: Hope Station is about a 10-minute walk from the finish point at St Peter’s Church and is also connected to Grindleford by train (about 10 minutes).

🌦️ Weather & Clothing
The weather on the hills can be very changeable, windy, and cold, even in summer. Please wear appropriate hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans.
Dress in layers to adjust to changing conditions: moisture-wicking base layers, insulating mid-layers, and waterproof outer layers are recommended. Don’t forget sun protection like sunscreen and sunglasses if it’s sunny.

• Stanage Edge @ Mountain Forecast
• Win Hill @ Met Office

🐇🐢 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a hard, fast-paced hike with minimal breaks. You must have good fitness and stamina, or you may not complete it.
We recommend training in advance and trying similar challenging walks.

• The route doesn’t allow for major shortcuts.
• The group may not wait for slow walkers.
• Download the route to your phone (or watch) in case you fall behind.

🐶 Dogs
Fit and friendly dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a lead near livestock.

🎒 What to Bring

• Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers)
• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans)
• Enough food and water for the whole day
• Waterproof jacket and warm layers
• Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses)
• A comfortable backpack
• Optional: hiking poles, hat, gloves, torch, camera, phone (or watch) with the route downloaded

📢 Notes & Safety

• The route is planned via Komoot and not pre-walked, so expect possible muddy or slippery sections.
• Weather can change rapidly — bring warm layers and waterproofs.
• This event may be cancelled or rescheduled due to extreme weather.
• Updates will be posted in the comments. Enable email notifications on your Meetup profile.

📌 Bookings

• Please only book if you genuinely intend to attend.
• If you reserve a spot but can no longer make it, please cancel your booking or let the organiser know. It only takes a moment to update your booking, and it really helps everyone: the organiser, the walk leader, and your fellow attendees.

💰 Cost
The walk is free and organised informally by volunteers.

⛑️ Disclaimer
You are fully responsible for your own safety, health, fitness, and equipment. The group has no insurance — by RSVPing, you agree to these terms.

📬 Questions?
Feel free to comment below or message the organiser privately.