High Neb and Stanage Edge

Walk leader: Beth
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:40
End time: 15:00
Start and end point (circular route): Hathersage train station
Distance (in miles): 8
Ascent (in meters): 400m
Is your walk dog friendly?: No

Full description:
We will meet in Hathersage and ascend gently past the church through open fields and some wooded areas, passing Bronte Cottage en route. We will then approach Stanage Edge through rocky terrain and take a short detour to High Neb, where we may break for our packed lunches. The route continues along Stanage Edge for about 3km before descending, crossing the road and some access land on our way back to Hathersage. There is the option of a pub or cafe stop in Hathersage at the end of the walk.

Public transport or car sharing options:
Train leaves Sheffield at 11:14, arriving in Hathersage at 11:32.
Return trains at 14:46, 15:46, 16:46, etc.

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.