Peak District walk: Padley Gorge, Higger Tor, Carl Wark, Owler Tor (10 miles)

📍 Meeting Location & Time

• Meeting Location: Grindleford Station Café, Upper Padley, S32 2JA
• Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

🥾 Walk Overview

• Distance: ~10 miles (16 km)
• Elevation Gain: ~1,500 ft (500 mt)
• Duration: ~5 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Route Type: Circular
• Walk Leader: Vesta

🐇🐢 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a moderate but relatively long walk, best suited for those with good fitness and in sound physical condition. You should be comfortable maintaining a steady pace throughout.

⛰️ Route Highlights

• Padley Gorge
• Burbage Packhorse Bridge
• Houndkirk Hill
• Ox Stones
• Higger Tor
• Carl Wark
• Owler Tor
• Bolehill Quarry

📲 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:

• Grindleford @ BBC Weather
• Higger Tor @ Mountain Forecast

🎒 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
• Gloves and woolly hat
• A comfortable backpack
• Optional: hiking poles, sunglasses, hat, camera, torch (or headlamp), power bank, phone (or watch) with the route downloaded

🐶 Dogs
Fit and friendly dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a lead near livestock. Dogs OK for a walk but unfortunately not in the pub

🍔🍺 Pub
After the walk, around 4 pm, we'll head to The Grouse Inn (S11 7TZ) for drinks and a meal. Everyone is welcome to join, but it’s completely optional.
If you plan to join us, please let us know so we can provide the pub with an accurate number of people.

📢 Notes

• The route is planned via Komoot and not pre-walked, so expect possible muddy or slippery sections.
• 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.

⛑️ 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.