The Highlights of Youlgrave (well, some of them)

Leader: David W.
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:30
End time: 16:30
Start and end point (circular route): Alport Lane Recreation Field Parking £3 coins only https://maps.app.goo.gl/RDg3BF8GG3oPf96QA
Distance (in miles): 6-8
Ascent (in meters): 250
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead

Full description:
A wander around the highlights of the Youlgrave area, with a local with no knowledge. The route will take in a number of the following, Robbin Hood Stride, Cratclif hermits cave, Bradford Dale and the fish ponds, Lower Lathkill Dale and the picturesque hamlet of Alport. The exact route will be confirmed the day before based on weather conditions and cattle movements (plus to keep the excitement levels high). Any route will involve some steep climbs, undulating grass, rocky and maybe even muddy paths. Some road walking though the village and narrow lanes with no payment. Plus crossing fields with livestock. Pub (and bakery at the start if you arrive early) options to finish.

Public transport or car sharing options:
Unfortunately it’s not easy to get to Youlgrave on public transport. So please offer to car share (put requests and offers in the Meetup comments).

If you’re struggling with transport, let me know. I might be able to pick people up from Bakewell and a bus stop if needed (but cannot promise this).

Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year. A waterproof is always advised, as well as plenty of food and water. Please bring sun protection if required (sun hat, sunglasses, sun cream etc). Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared

Sign-up:
Sign-up for this walk opens 5 days before the event. If you sign up and can no longer make it, please be respectful of others and remove yourself from the event so that others can take your place. We request you do this ***NO LATER THAN 6pm*** the night before the walk.

Please note:
Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks, there is no need to contact us in advance, and as long as you have a place on our Meetup booking system you can just show up. Non-members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/faqs.