Leader: Catherine H

Phone: 07969782979

Date: Saturday 6 April

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 10:20

Start point: Fox House

Distance (in miles): 10

Full description:

A circular walk of stunning contrasts featuring moorland hills and edges, spectacular views, riverside paths, a wooded gorge, a National Trust estate, the attractive village of Hathersage and historic buildings all within the eastern Peak District.

This classic route starts at Fox House and immediately gets us rock hopping over Burbage Edge to Upper Burbage, then ascending Higger Tor. Since what goes up must also come down, after taking in the stunning views over the valley we’ll descend into Hathersage for lunch. Please note that although there will be time to buy takeaway coffee and cake, etc. we won’t be stopping long enough for a sit-down meal in a café, so please bring a packed lunch.

Once nicely refuelled, we’ll make our way to Grindleford via the path alongside the River Derwent and then into Rough Wood. From Grindleford, it’s then back to Fox House/Longshaw Estate via the gorgeously ethereal Padley Gorge for a well-earned beverage.

There are some muddy/boggy patches along the route, but no absolute quagmire! Wear layers as the first half of the walk is quite exposed and windy, while the second half is more sheltered, so you’ll probably want to switch between jackets! Further information on what to bring an be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared

Public transport or car sharing options:

Bus: 272 departs Sheffield Interchange 09:46 (Hunters Bar 09:57), arrives Fox House 10:14. Bus back at 16:24 or 17:09. Please check before traveling

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.