Dore & Totley to Grindleford (Steel Cotton Rail Trail Section 2)
Details
Start Time: 10.30am, main entrance to Dore & Totley rail station PROMPT START DUE TO LIMITED DAYLIGHT
Miles/Kilometres: 6.3mi/10.1km (Approx)
Difficulty: Strenuous with some steep gradients
Estimated length of time: 3-4 hours
Dogs Allowed: Yes.
Public Transport: Yes. CrossCountry train leaving Leeds at 9.15am, arrives at Sheffield at 9.55. Then get the 10.14 Northern train, arriving at Dore & Totley at 10.21. Northern run a direct train from Manchester Piccadilly, leaving at 8.48 and arriving at D&T at 09.56. We finish the walk at Grindleford rail station which has direct trains to Sheffield and Manchester.
Parking: Might be available at Dore & Totley station
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Steel Cotton Part 2" as reference.
Itinerary
This is the second part of the newly way-marked, 14-part Steel Cotton Rail Trail linking the rail stations along the Hope Valley line between Sheffield and Manchester.
Find out more about the Steel Cotton Rail Trail here: https://peakdistrictbytrain.org/the-steel-cotton-rail-trail/
Find the leaflet for part 2 of the walk here which provides a full itinerary and map: https://peakdistrictbytrain.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2.-CRP-SCRT_DoreGrin_MAP-1.pdf
Disclaimers
The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.
We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.