Hathersage- Padley Gorge-Fox House-Burbage Bridge Circular
Details
Walk leader: Clare
Co-leader: Bryn
Date: 06/06/2026
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10.45am
End time: 3.45pm
Start and end point: Main road, Hathersage by the public toilets.
Start point - What 3 Words: kilowatt.bound.thighs
Distance (in miles): 9.3
Ascent (in meters): 400
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: Higger Tor
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead
Full description:
A walk of stunning contrasts featuring moorland hills and edges, spectacular views, riverside paths, a wooded gorge, a National Trust estate, and the lovely village of Hathersage. We will walk by Derwent river and then onwards to just before Grindleford Train Station where will then ascend to the Longshaw Estate via Padley Gorge. Then we will go to Fox House where we can stop for refreshments. We'll then head towards Burbage Bridge and then to Higger Tor where we can enjoy the beautiful views of the moors, Stanage Edge and the Hope Valley. Then we will head back to Hathersage via the church.
We’ll stop for lunch somewhere on the route, so please come prepared.
Please note this will be a muddy or boggy walk (requiring sturdy walking boots).
Public transport or car sharing options:
The 272 bus goes to Hathersage from the bus interchange and goes along Ecclesall road. If you catch the 9.45am bus you will get to Hathersage for 10.25am. You can also take the train as there is an hourly service on the Hope Valley line to Manchester. The 10.14 train will get you to Hathersage for 10.31am.
Use the comments section on Meetup to arrange lifts if you’re driving
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 Millenial Walkers are a sister group to the Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group who are part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks. New 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/.