Derbyshire Area of the Ramblers

Peak District Walks

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I John Meredith was born in South Normanton and lived at the side of a blind man, so when I was young I used to take him walking around the fields near where we lived. I explained to him the scenery and wild life; this gave me an interest in the countryside. Work then became a necessity and for a few years I did not walk.
But in my late 20s I noticed a walking club in my village of Pinxton, and decided every Sunday to go with them. I became good friends with the leader Mr Eddie Finn and his wife Flo; they showed me how to walk in Derbyshire, how to negotiate and find the best paths and read a map. I owe them a great deal with altering my life and style.
Getting much fitter and meeting Mr Trevor Bellomy Fredrick Gent’s School Headmaster, we decided to take walking a step further, start doing some long distant walks; in fact the walks became a way of life. In winter doing the start of the walk with torches before daylight; going up to 30 miles, in rain snow and shine, exploring most of the paths in the area. In fact the area walked had great variety, and enabled one to see the range of landscapes, villages, riverbanks, woods, hills, rocks, moorland; all could be in one walk. We walked together for 25 years and became very good friends.
Trevor Bellamy (born 1919) grew up in South Wales, as a boy he walked, ran and played in the slopes of the moorland-mountains around his home. He enjoyed walking along the mountain tops in his teenage years. This was in addition to playing sport at school, being in every team, rugby, cricket and athletics. He was 20 in 1939 at the outbreak of the war, which dominated the lives of his generation. Mr Bellamy’s working life was spent in education in Derbyshire, in Swanwick-Grammar School in the 1950s, and at Fredrick Gents School in South Normanton for over 20 years from 1957 as head teacher. Pupils of the school will tell that sport was much in evidence, and he took pupils canoeing, sailing, climbing and walking.
These walks were compiled by two walkers John Meredith who made up the walks and Trevor Bellomy recorded them and wrote them down. Both were interested in the countryside; nature; history and the beauty of the area walked, also in walking itself.
The walks were a labour of love; farmers and villager’s we met on the way were asked about the history, geology and things of interest in their area.
The area covered by these walks is the area covered by the White and Dark Peak Maps, with an extra area of the South at the bottom of Dove Dale.
We decided in the 1990’s to do a walk every week to cover the best of the paths of the above area and record them. But then came the advent of computers and it became the modern way to put them on computer, memory sticks and cards.
The Ordnance Survey gave permission to use their maps as the walks were intended to be given to the Ramblers Association, so if any other person uses the walks they must delete the maps.
The walks being done in the 1990’s, many years ago, I am afraid that things change, stiles alter, walls taken out fences appear, and paths are moved.
Every attempt has been made to be as accurate as possible, but these should only be used as a guide, and a map and compass should be used. Remember the weather can change very quickly, especially on the moors. One should always know a way down and know the weather forecast.
There is an abbreviated account of each walk, so as to help planning. The distance and time of the walks is an approximate, as these walks were done when we were younger and quite fit.
This book[set of walk descriptions] benefits from the knowledge gained. We hope that you will enjoy it also
Authors and compilers,
John Meredith.
Trevor Bellomy.


RESERVOIRS.1. 25.5 miles. 7 hours, 30 minutes. Map Dark Peak.

Route

Park near the Ladybower Dam (202860). From the Ladybower Inn walk W then N on the heights above the reservoirs. Keep N past Salt Cellar, Margery Hill (189956), Crow Stones (169970) then W round the head of the Derwent. Pass Hoar Stones (157982) and Swain’s Head(133982). Go S then E round to Barrow Stones(134969), then S down to Grinah Grain to river Westend then alongside the reservoirs to the car.

A fine long walk through the wilderness of the peak; exhilarating in fine weather, dangerous to the inexperienced in bad.

HOPE.2. 24.4 miles. 7 hours, 25 minutes Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Park at Hope. Make for Winn Hill (187850), then NW to the Hope Guide Stone (161874) and Jaggers Clough to the top of Kinder, then walk W along the N edge as far as (066900), then turn S on the Pennine Way to Kinder Downfall (082889) and Edale Cross (077861). Make for Brown Knoll (083851) then SE along Colborne and Rushup Edge to Mam Tor (129836) then Back Tor and Lose Hill and down to the car.

A grand circular walk around Edale and Kinder giving plenty of exercise, some rough ground but a good path most of the way.

RESERVOIRS.3. 27.1 miles. 8 hours. Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Park near Ladybower Dam (202860). Then cross two viaducts and up to Crookhill Farm (187868). Go to Open Country at ( 157894), then on to Alport Castles (143914). Keep to ridge to a point at (113943) then go NE to Grinnah Stones (130962) and N to Barrow Stones then W to Bleaklow Stones (112964). Go S down through Alport Dale. Cross the A57 and River Ashop and go uphill SE to the Hope Guide Stone (161874), then Winn Hill (187850) and down E to Yorkshire Bridge and back to car.

A fine long walk over rough ground. In bad weather, some skill with compass is required

BASLOW.4. 23.2 miles. 6 hours, 20 minutes. Map White Peak and SK28/38.

Route.

Park at Robin Hood (279721) walk under Birchens to Gardoms then Wellington’s Monument, Curbar Gap, Froggatt Edge to Longshaw (264799). N under Burbage Edge, N along Stanage Edge then S past North Lees to Hathersage. Then pleasant river side walking past Grindleford, Calver, Baslow then Chatsworth and back to car.

Interesting: varied scenery but surprisingly little climbing.

BLEAKLOW.5. 19.7 miles 5 hours, 50 minutes. Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Park at (088929) where the Pennine way crosses the A57. Follow the Pennine Way N to Bleaklow and Wildboar Grain (085965) then W and NW down to Torside Reservoir. Cross the Dam and go up NE to Highstone Rocks (065994), Robinson`s Moss then down to Tintwhistle (025973) and Glossop taking the ancient Doctor’s Gate back to Pennine Way and back to car.

A varied walk taking in moorland, industrial towns and historic sites.

ROWSLEY.6 25.2 miles 6 hours. 50 minutes. Map White Peak.

Route.

Park at Rowsley (255655). NW to Bakewell (225687). E to Chatsworth(257702) N to Baslow. N to Calver N to Grindleford. N to Padley. SE to Froggatt Edge(254775). S to Curbar Gap(261747). S to Wellington(263736). W into Chatsworth Park. S to Calton Lees (257681). S to Rowsley.

A thoroughly enjoyable walk through woods, along riverside and gritstone edges, through Chatsworth Park, always with fine views. There is little climbing.

FRIDEN.7. 12.0 miles 4 hours Map White Peak.

Route

From Friden (171607) NW on High Peak Trail to Parsley Hay. Then W to Pilsbury. Then down to Hartington(120605). Down to Beresford Dale. NE to Heathcote(146602). Cross the Tissington Trail to Newhaven and back to Friden.

A simple walk not without interest.

ROWSLEY.8. 18.0 miles 5 hours 15 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

From Rowsley go up Coombs Lane. Cut off into Manners Wood then along to Ball Cross (227692). Go to Bakewell Station then along trail to Hassop Station. N to Hassop Estate to Rowland (215725). Up over Deep Rake Workings. Down Coombs Dale, along to Calver. Then riverside to Baslow. Then Edenser,Calton Pastures, Manners Woods and back to Rowsley.

You pass from Iron Age to Modern industry with some trail and a dale included.

HARTINGTON.9. 18 miles. 5 hours 5minutes Map White Peak.

Route

Leave Hartington (129605) and make for Brunt. Cross the river Manifold at (093625), then a fine bridge at (084626), then Shining Ford at (064637, Barrow Moor, then turning at FBs at (052653) and on to Holinsclough. Walk under Chrome and Parkhouse up to Earl Sterndale, then down to the track through the Dove Valley, passing Crowdecote, Pilsbury Castles, then to Hartington via the hilltop.

Mainly fields in the first half but more than made up for this on the return journey.

ASHBOURNE.10. 17.3 miles 5 hours 45 minutes Map SK.04/14.

Route.

Go to Mayfield Bridge then SE to Clifton and down to Snelston Park (162436). Go W through Snelston Village to Toadhole Bridge (143437), then SW to Calwich Abbey, and W to Ellastone (117433). N now to Wootton then NE to Stanton (127460) then N to the delightful Cuckoocliff Valley (131474). N through Swinscoe, pass Feenie Lee (135488), then Blore and a riverside walk to Okeover. Cut SE across the trail back to the car.

A fine rewarding walk, full of interest at every turn.

KNIVETON.11 17.7 miles 5 hours 40minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

From Kniveton, go to Fenny Bentley (170500), then W to the Trail. N from Thorpe (163505) passing Bostern Grange (153533) to Viators Bridge (139547). Go N along the Dove to Coldeaton Bridge (146561), then E and SE to Parwich. SE on flat alluvial land near Bradbourne, passing Bradbourne Mill then onto Kniveton.

A varied walk taking in, an old railway trail, the incomparable Dove, flat land and ridges.

MATLOCK.12. 18.0 miles 5 hours 10 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

From Matlock, go N to Cuckoostone Dale. N to Shooters Lea (315647), N to Peasunhurst. N to road, then E and NE passing Walton Lees (324672). N of W to Harewood Grange (311678), then W by road to Hell Bank Plantation ( 257659).

Go S up to road near Stanton Lees (253636), then S to Darley Bridge (270620), then SE riverside to Matlock.

This walk has glimpses of dales, some moor and riverside walking, but it has a lot of road work.

CROMFORD.13. 19.6 miles 5 hours 15 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

From Cromford W to Middleton .W to works at (265554). W then NW past Griffe Grange, then on to High Peak Trail at Harboro (242550). Off the trail at Longcliffe, N to Aldwark, N to Winster, SW past Luntor Rocks to Bonsall (279583). NE to Matlock. Up to Riber then Hartstone Lane and back to Cromford.

A fine varied walk abundant history all round you.

MONSAL.14. 17.1 miles 5 hours Map White Peak.

Route.

From Monsal Head go down under the viaduct. Cross the A6 at (170706). SW up Deep Dale to cross the road at (136683), NW to Chelmorton. Enter Horseshoe Dale at (099697), N along Deepdale. Cross the A6 at (103724). Enter Wyedale, then through Chee Dale to Millers Dale at (137732). W through Millers Dale by road, passing Litton Mill and Cressbrook Mill on to Monsal Head.

A marvellous walk through some of the best Derbyshire Dales.

WINSTER.15. 18.3 miles 5 hours 15 minutes Map White Peak.

From Winster S to Grangemill. S to Harboro Rocks. SW to Brassington. W to Parwich. N to Lowmoor Farm (190565). N to Pikehall. NE to Gratton Dale. E to Elton, and E back to Winster.

A fine varied walk over a large area and includes a dale.

WIRKSWORTH.16. 20.0 miles 6 hours Map White Peak. SK25/35.

Route.

From Wirksworth to Holehouse Farm (294522). S to road at (288506). W to Kirk Ireton. W to new Carsington Dam area

(250503. New FP to Upperfield Farm ( 254509). N to Hopton S from Carsington to Upper Town (235517). NW to Netherton Hall (222523). N to Brassington, Hopton, Wirksworth.

An interesting walk through Carsington Dam area with much interest historically.

ASHOVER.17. 17 miles 5 hours 15 minutes Map SK36. SK25/35.

Route.

From Milltown (355617) to Ogston Reservour. To Ogston Bridge (384597). S to Higham Farm (388583). S by road to Toadhole Furnace (389569). S to South Wingfield Church. SW to Wingfield Manor. S to Boden Farm (371537). W then N up to Park Head (361545). N to road at 3565580. N to Wheatcroft. NE to Reservoirs (356583). N to Highordish. N to Ford (357602) N thenW by road to (352605), enter fields go NW to Cocking Tor, then down E to Milltown.

Good mixed walking on the east side of the Derbyshire Hills, with some history.

CROMFORD.18. 18 miles 5 hours 30 minutes Map White Peak

Route.

Cromford to Dethick. S to Upper Holloway. Past Wakebridge Farm to Crich. S past Chadwick Nick to Ambergate. W across river , then NW into Shining Cliffe Woods to Pond (332520) and Alderwasley (324533). N then NW through Wigwell Grange Wood to Moor Farm (300541). Along the road and up above Black Rocks(294555), then down to High Peak Trail and into Woods at (302562). NW down to Cromford.

An interesting walk around a part of the Derwent River Valley, involving much climbing and descending.

ROWSLEY.19. 21.0 miles 6 hours Map White Peak.

Route.

From Rowsley (256656). N to Beeley, then Chatsworth. Through the park to Baslow. N under Baslow Edge to Calver. SW past Deep Rake ( 246744). W over Great Longstone Moor to Tumulus at (189733). S to Monsal Head. SE to Ashford, on to Bakewell , then SE to Rowsley.

A fine interesting route with something different at every turn, and an abundance of historical places.

CROMFORD.20. 20.0 miles 6 hours Map White Peak SK 20/35.

Route.

From Cromford to Black Rocks (295556). Then Wirksworth and Hopton. S to Kirk Ireton. E to Coneygrave Hillock (315511). NE to Shining Cliff Woods. N to Whatstandwell. N along canal to Cromford.

A Derbyshire walk though hills and fields with interesting views.

ROBIN HOOD.21. 20.0 miles 6 hours Map White Peak SK28/38.

Route.

Robin Hood (280721) to Curbar Gap (261747). N over Froggatt Edge to Longshaw (265799). NW over the moors to Mitchel Field ( 2488170). W to Hathersage. S over the river then W to Stoke Ford(211795). S over the Sir William Hill to Eyam, then S to Stoney Middleton and Calver. S up the ridge and down to Baslow. Then through Chatsworth Estate back to car.

A fine impressive walk, much of it over moors, giving a feeling of distance and height with immense views.

CROMFORD.22. 21.0 miles 6 hours 10 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

From Cromford, go S of Via Gellia to Slaley, then Ible and Grange Mill. Go S then W to the H.P. trail at (237556). Go W along the trail for 2.2 miles to (206568), then S to Ballidon. E to Brassington. E to Carsington, Hopton and Wirksworth. NE to Bolehill (292550). N to trail and back to Cromford.

Walk has variety: Hills, Woods, the Trail, interesting Villages.

ROWSLEY.23. 17 miles 4 hours 50 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

From Rowsley go S over Stanton Moor to Birchover. W over Robin Hood’s Stride to Bradford Dale (201632). Down the Dale to Alport. Up Lathkill Dale to Over Haddon. NE to Bakewell. S over Haddon Fields to Stanton in Peak. NE to Rowsley.

A high class walk with glorious views, dales, delightful villages, a view of Haddon Hall.

ALPORT.24. 23 miles 6 hours 35 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

From Alport, go SE to Bradford Dale to Middleton, NE past Lomberdale Hall (199639). NW to Calling Low (179649). NW to Monyash. NW to Flagg and N to Taddington. NE across the A6 then through High Dale (152720). N to the Monsal Trail at Litton Mill. SE down the Dale past Cressbrook to Monsal Viaduct. Then SW to cross the A6 at (170708). E through the woods to Ashford and Bakewell. S through Wigger Dale (223669), Haddon Fields to Alport.

A fine walk through several dales, always enlightened by enthralling views.

MATLOCK.25. 20 miles 5 hours 55 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Matlock S to Heights of Abraham (291586). NW to Jughole Wood (279597). W to Tearsall Farm (262599). W to Winster. W to Elton. N to Harthill Moor Farm (221627). SE via Robin Hood’s Stride to Birchover. N over Stanton Moor to Rowsley. S through Stanton Woodhouse, Darley Bridge to Matlock.

A walk that is full of minor excitements, it is never dull.

CALVER.26. 22 miles 6 hours 20 minutes Map White Peak. Dark Peak.

Route.

Calver (241745). NW to Stoney Middleton. NW to Eyam passing the Riley Graves (220764). N over Eyam Moor to Stoke Ford (221794). E to Abney. N over Shatton Moor to TV Mast (194813). N to Shatton. N to Thornhill. N to Winn Hill (187851). S to Aston. S to Brough. SW to Bradwell. S to Great Hucklow. SE to Foolow. E to Eyam. SE to Stoney Middleton and Calver.

A fine Walk. Glorious Views at several points, fields, moors, hills, valleys, woods. Much historic interest.

CASTLETON.27. 21miles 6 hours Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Castleton (150829). W over Mam Tor. NW to Barber Booth, Upper Booth to Jacob’s Ladder (088861). W to Edale Cross (077861) past Stony Ford. NW to Kinder Reservoir (055881). SW to Hayfield. E past Stones Houses (050865). S to Mount Famine. SE past Roych Clough (077836). SE to road at (092825). E along Rushup Edge to Mam Tor, down Winnats Pass to Castleton.

A top class walk over rough ground, mainly in isolated countryside, much height gained and lost. Excellent views from high points.

WINSTER.28. 21.8 miles 6 hours 10 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Winster (240605). W to Elton. NW to Tumulus (202626). SW to Mount Pleasant Farm (191619). N to Middleton. NW to Calling Low (179650). NW to Monyash. E down Lathkill Dale to Alport. SW then SE to a point near Birchover (233621). SE through Uppertown into Clough Woods (251616). SW to Winster.

A typical Derbyshire walk of field’s woods and dales, never a moment without charming views.

MONSAL.29. 20.5 miles 5 hours 40 minutes. Map White Peak.

Route.

White Lodge Car Park (170706). Cross the A6. N to Brushfield. W through High Dale (157715). W to Priestcliffe. W through Blackwell to Wye Dale at (112727). W along A6, then up to King Sterndale. W to Cowdale then W to Staden, then Buxton. Leave at (071737). E to Woo Dale, Chee Dale and Millers Dale past Litton Mill and Cressbrook Mill, then along Monsal Dale back to car park.

If you want a walk though the Derbyshire Dales then this is your walk.

MONSAL.30. 20.4 miles 5 hours 45 minutes. Map White Peak.

Route.

Monsal Head (185715). To Little Longstone. N over Longstone Moor to Wardlow .W through Cressbrook and Tansley Dales to Litton. W to Tideswell and Wormhill. NE to Tunstead. S to Chee Dale. SE to Blackwell. E to Priestcliffe, down High Dale, through Brushfield (160715). E to Monsal Viaduct onto Monsal Head.

An interesting walk through fine scenery which includes dales, moorland and villages. The views are always good.

KINDER.31. 20.8 miles 5 hours 50 minutes Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Edale (123859). Climb Grindsbrook to top (106872). E to Crookstone Knoll. (145883) SE to (158879). NW to A57 (141895). W to A57 again (110908). Up Snake Pass to Ashop Head (063902). Pennine Way to Kinder Downfall (0828890. On to ( 106872). Over Grindsbrook Knoll and down to Edale.

A top class walk in the Kinder area. Magnificent scenery all the way. Plenty of hard walking.

BAKEWELL.32. 18.8 miles 5 hours 12 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Bakewell. SW to Over Haddon. NW to Magpie Mine (173682). N to Sheldon. E to Deepdale (158688). NE to Monsal Head. N over Longstone Moor to a point (1937450). SE to Rowland. To Bakewell.

A pleasant walk around Bakewell, going through two Dales and over Longstone Moor.

KINDER.33. 25 miles 7 hours Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Castleton. NW to Hollins Cross (136845). N to Ollerbrook Booth (128858). N to Ringing Roger (129874). E then N to Crookstone Knoll (145883). W on edge path to (067899). Down to junction of paths at Ashop Head (063902). W of S down William Clough to Kinder Reservoir (060887). SW to gate at ( 065871). S then E to Stony Ford and Edale Cross (077861). SE to Brown Knoll. SE to Chapel Gate (100835). E along Rushup Edge. Then down Winnats pass to Castleton.

An exciting walk over Mam Tor ridge, Edale Valley, Kinder Plateau, ever changing views. Exciting in fine, care needed in bad, weather.

BUXTON.34. 21.7 miles 6 hours 5 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Buxton (045730) NW to Errwood Reservoir (017757) . SW past Errwood Hall, then NW to Pym Chair (995737). S to Shining Tor. S to Cat and Fiddle ( 001719). SE to Axe Edge End 030686). E to Brand Top. N past Solomon’s Temple to Buxton.

A top class walk, mainly over moorland; the rugged countryside gives a feeling of remoteness.

MATLOCK.35. 24.0 miles 6 hours 36 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Matlock NW to Two Dales (281630). N through Hall Dale. N to Beeley (266676). N to Calton Lees, through Manners Wood to Rowsley. S to Wensley then Snitterton and Matlock.

An interesting walk with much variety, good views.

BAKEWELL.36. 24.6 miles 6 hours 42 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Bakewell. E to Calton Lees. SE to Beeley. N to Robin Hood (279721). N to crossroads (278740). W to Wellington’s Monument (263737). N to Curbar Gap (261747). Down to Calver. SW to Deep Rake (226736). SW to Great Longstone. W to Monsal Head. SE to Ashford on to Bakewell.

An interesting walk, wonderful views.

EARLSTERNDALE.37. 19 miles 5 hours 20 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Earlsterndale (091671). SW to Hollinsclough. NW to Brand Top (044685). W to Axe Edge End (030686). W to Three Shire Heads (009685). S to Sniddles Head Farm (006653). SE to High Ash Farm (048653). NE to Hollinsclough. E to Glutton Bridge (084665). SE past Underhill Farm then N to Earlsterndale.

A fine walk with grand views, a feeling of rough moorland without being isolated.

BUXTON.38. 21.6 miles 6 hours Map White Peak Dark Peak.

Route.

Buxton. NE to Peak Dale (090762). NE to Small Dale ( 095773). N to Sparrow pit (091806 on Dark Peak). N to Bettfield Farm (085824). NW through Malcoff (072827) to Shireoaks (071832). SW to Chinley. S to Chapel. S to Castle Naze (052783). S then SE along Combs Moss to Flint Clough ( 053754) then on to Buxton.

This walk is well worth doing even though you encounter the results of quarrying, many beautiful views are the recompense.

PADLEY.39. 21 miles 5 hours 44 minutes Map White Peak SK. 28/38.

Route.

Padley (251787). NE to Longshaw. NE to Ringinglow. NW to Redmires Reservoir (270855). NW to Surrey Farm (259877). N to Crawshaw Farm (254888). W to Moscar Cross Farm (233883). S along Stanage Edge to road at (252827). S over Higger Tor and Carl Wark down to Burbage Bridge (261807). Through Padley Gorge to Padley.

A fine walk within a stone’s throw of Sheffield. Includes a National Trust Estate, open moorland, reservoir and Stanage Edge.

BAKEWELL.40. 26.3 miles 7 hours 4 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Bakewell. NW to Monsal Head. NW to Litton Mill. N to Tideswell. W to Monksdale (130753). N to Peak Forest. E to Great Hucklow. SE to Foolow. S to Longstone Moor (195734). S to Great Longstone and on to Bakewell.

A long walk through several dales, over moors and through delightful villages, some well-known spots, others infrequently visited.

CASTLETON.41. 26.8 miles 6 hours 15 minutes Maps White Peak. Dark Peak.

Route.

Castleton. SW round Eldon Hill to Sparrowpit. SE to Peak Forest. S down Dam Dale to Dale Head (122764). S down Peter Dale and Monk’s Dale to Millers Dale (141733). Then along Millers Dale to Cressbrook (173727). Through Cressbrook Dale to Wardlow Mires. NE to Foolow. N to Abney Grange (190786). N over Abney Moor to Bradwell. NE along path to Brough (182825). Then W to Hope and Castleton.

This walk has everything: long sections of Derbyshire Dales, high moorland, old mines, even walking over an old Roman Camp. Very satisfying.

CASTLETON.42. 20.7 miles 5 hours 45 minutes Map White Peak. Dark Peak.

Route.

Castleton SW via Eldon to Sparrowpit. SE to Peak Forest. E along Tideslow Rake to Great Hucklow. SE through Grindlow to Foolow. N over Hucklow Edge to Grange Farm (190785). N over Abney Moor to Bradwell. N to Brough (182825). NW through Hope to Castleton.

A high Peak walk over moors, through villages, with long views of unforgettable scenery that defies the ugliness of quarrying.

EYAM.43. 23.8 miles 6 hours 45 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Eyam. E to Froggatt. NE to Nether Padley (251784). N to Longshaw. N over Burbage Rocks to Upper Burbage Bridge (261830). NE along Stanage Edge to (230875). Then S over Moscar Moor to Bamford. SE over Golf Course to Thorpe Farm (222823). S over Derwent to Offerton Moor and Abney (199799). E to Stoke Ford (211795). S up Bretton Clough to lane at (206780) then down to Eyam.

Another invigorating walk with splendid variety, historical plague village, several fine edges and magnificent views all the way.

ROBIN HOOD.44. 23 miles 6 hours 20 minutes Map White Peak SK28/38.

Route.

Robin Hood (279721). Make for Paine’s Bridge Chatsworth (256701). Through Edenser to Hassop. N through Coombes Dale to Stoney Middleton, then through Eyam and over Eyam moor to Hazelford Hall (233800). Go over Leadmill Bridge, then S along the riverside to Padley. S up to Haywood car park (255777). S over Froggatt Edge to Curbar Gap (261748). Past Eagle Stone and the Wellington Monument, cross the A621, then SE up to Gardom Edge and on to Robin Hood.

This walk has practically everything: the views are unsurpassed all the way.

HARTINGTON.45. 21.7 miles 5 hours 50 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Hartington. S through Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale, Dovedale to the stepping stones at (151513). E to Ilam. NW to Throwley Hall (110526). N to the Manifold at (105539). Then N on the former railway track alongside the Manifold, passing Wetton mill, Swainsley and Ecton. Near Hulme End (104593), go N to Brund Mill, then take packhorse route E to Sheen and SE to Hartington.

A walk alongside the Dove and the Manifold is irresistible, to do both in one route is very satisfying.

BIGGIN.46. 23.5 miles 6 hours 22 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Biggin (155593). S down Biggin Dale to the Dove at (142569). Walk N up Wolfscote Dale to footbridge at (128586). S through Narrow Dale, then SW to Wetton and E to Alstonfield. Walk S to Stanshope, then S past Castern Hall (123524). S to Ilam. E to Thorpe and the Tissington Trail. N on the Trail to Biggin.

An exploration of the country between the Dove and the Manifold, a visit to several interesting villages. Good views all the way.

ILAM.47. 18.7 miles 5 hours 10 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Ilam (131507). NW to Rushley Farm (123514). W through Musden Wood to (107505) near Calton, then N via Soles Hollow to the Manifold Light Railway at (101535). NW to Grindon, then N to Warslow. SE down over Dale Bridge (095584). S to the top of Ecton Hill (099575). S down to Wetton Mill. S on the Railway to (098551), then E passing Thors Cave to Wetton. S to Weag’s Bridge (100541). E along the Railway to Beeston Tor (107541). S to Throwley Hall (110526). SE to Rushley Farm then Ilam.

A walk that weaves its way along the Hamps and Manifold valleys, through woods dales, over hills with long views, every inch steeped in history.

THORPE.48. 20.3 miles 5 hours 38 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Thorpe(148509). NW over Bunster Hill to Ilam Tops (139522). NE to Ilam Rock (141531). NW up Hall Dale to Stanshope, then NE down to Milldale (139546). NW up to Alstonfield, then N to Narrowdale Farm (124575). NW to Hulme End. S to Ecton, then NE and then SE down to Manor House (105567). SW down the Dale under Wetton Hill to the river at (098557), then E to Wetton. S to the high path E of the river to Castern Hall (123523). E to Beechenhill (129525), then over Bunster Hill to Thorpe.

A fine walk in the lovely countryside between the rivers, with excursions into both Dovedale and Manifold, the route bathed in glorious views all the way.

HARTINGTON.49. 18.8 miles 5 hours 15 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Hartington. NW to Harris Close (117622). NW to Crowdecote. Go NW under High Wheeldon to Hindlow Quarry, then over to Greensides (069685). SE through Dowel Dale and Between Parkhouse and Chrome to Longnor. Walk S alongside the River Manifold to Brund Mill (099613). SE to Scaldersitch and NE to Hartington.

A walk in the delightful country between the Dove and the Manifold, where the remains of old barrier reefs still stand.

PARWICH.50. 22.0 miles 6 hours Map White Peak.

Route.

Parwich. Go E of S through flat, alluvial fields to a point near Bradbourne Mill then W to Tissington. NW to Alsop-en-le-Dale (160551). N to the Tissington Trail at (157564). W down the dale to Coldeaton Bridge (146561). N up the dale to the junction with Biggin Dale. Then E of N up Biggin Dale to Biggin. NW to Newhaven Hotel, then to the High Peak Trail at Friden (155594). SE along the Trail to (206568). Then W to Roystone Grange (201568). S down Ballidon Dale to (203544). Then W to Parwich.

This walk has Dales, Trails and historic villages.

PARWICH.51. 20 miles 5 hours 30 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Parwich. E through Ballidon to Rainster Rocks (219584). N to Aldwark and Elton. NW to Middleton. W to High Peak Trail at (630620). SE to Gotham Curve (189584). S to Lowmoor Farm (191565). S to Parwich.

A pleasant rural walk with several outstanding viewpoints.

DARLEY.52. 22.2 miles 6 hours 10 minutes Map White Peak.

Route. Darley Bridge near the Church (268615). Walk SW through Wensley Dale, Clough Wood to Winster. W to Elton. Go SW towards Pikehall but cut off at Mouldridge Grange (204594), and walk NW through Long Dale to the road at (174614). Then NE to Middleton. NE through Bradford Dale to Youlgreave. Go N towards Conksbury Bridge, but go right before then to walk SE down Lathkill Dale to Alport. SE bypassing Birchover to Upper Town (240617). E through Clough Wood to Darley.

This walk makes the most of the interesting areas W of Matlock and S of Bakewell.

MATLOCK.53. 19.6 miles 5 hours 30 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Matlock. NW over Oker to Darley Bridge. NW through Stanton Lees to Birchover. NW over Robin Hood’s Stride to Youlgreave. E of S to Elton. SE to Grangemill (243576). E to Bonsall. NE to Matlock.

This walk visits the interesting features NE of Matlock.

CROMFORD.54 20.7 miles 5 hours 45 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Cromford (300570). Go SW to Middleton. NW to Ible (251570). S to Harboro Rocks (243553), on to High Peak Trail. Go W along the Trail to Longcliffe (229554). Then N to Aldwark (229579). Go W to a point at (198585), then NE to Elton. SE through Bonsal to Cromford.

A good, thorough walk that searches out several little-walked paths.

CROMFORD.55. 21 miles 5 hours 45 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Cromford (300570). Go SE to Bow Wood (315562). Then NE to Dethick (328580). N to Tansley. NE to Ashover, via Cocking Tor. NW to Kelstedge then Uppertown (322651).

N to Peasunhurst (318661). Then S to Wilkin House (315656). Go S to the road at (312644). Then S through Cuckoostone Dale, and Lumsdale to Riber (309591). S to Cromford.

This walk covers the ground between Matlock and Ashover. There are some fine views.

CROMFORD.56. 18.6 miles 5 hours 18 minutes Map White Peak.

Route.

Cromford (300570). Go N over Masson Hill to Snitterton (280604). NW through Darley Bridge, Warrencarr, Stanton Lees, Stanton Woodhouse to Rowsley. Go S through Warren Carr to Two Dales (281630). Past Mount Pleasant Farm (292615) to Lumsdale. Then SW under Riber to Ward’s End (302598). S back to Cromford.

A circular walk around Matlock, inevitably involving much roadwork.

LONGNOR.57. 21.6 miles Map White Peak

Route

Longnor (089649) . N then E to High Ash. Cross Buxton Road. Flash Bottom. Wicket Watts. SW to Gradbach. Ludds Church. Roach End. The Roaches. Nanchurch. Upper Hulme. Mermaid Inn. Shawfield. Back to Longnor.

A circular walk on Paths not much used, sometimes difficult to follow.

LONGNOR 58 21-2 miles Map White Peak

Route.

Longnor (089649) SE past Cheshire Cheese Inn. Ridge End. Swallow Moss. Upper Elkstones. Thorncliffe. Blackshaw Moor Middle Hulme Upper Hulme Mermaid Inn Shawfield. Fawfield to Longnor.

A circular walk over Staffordshire Moorland and the Rochers. Sometimes difficult to follow

Flash 59 21.4 miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Flash (025672 to Gradbach to Dane Bridge (965651) to Hawslee (939653) to A54 at 941674 to Lowerhouse at 939697 to Macclesfield Forest to Shutlinsloe 976696 to Crag Hill to Three Shires Head at 009685 to Flash.

A walk along the Dane then near Macclesfield over Shutlinsloe looks like a proper mountain. A good variation.

Cat and Fiddle 60. 20.5 miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Cat and Fiddle to Cumberland Clough to Wild Boar Clough to Macclesfield Forest to Teggs Nose to White Nancy (Bollington) to Rainlow to Lamaload Reservoir to Shinning Tor to Cat and Fiddle.

A circular walk with moorland and good views.

Erwood 61 19 miles Map White Peak. Dark Peak.

Route.

Buxton to Lightwood Reservoir to Coombs Moss to White Hall Centre to Greave Ho to Castle Naze to Coombs Edge to Erwood Reservoir to Goyt’s Moss to Axe Edge Moor to Anthony Hill to Stanley Moor to Soloman’s Temple to Buxton.

A circular Walk with moorland and reservoirs.

Buxton 62 22.2 miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Buxton to Lighwood Reservoir to Coombs Moss to White Hall Centre to Greave Ho to Castle Naze to Coombs edge to Erwood Reservoir to Goytes Moss to Axe Edge Moor to Anthony Hill to Stanley Moor to Solamons Temple to Buxton.

Ilam 63  19.8 miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Ilam Hall (131504) W then N to Musden Wood. SSW to Calton. NW to Waterhouses. NW to Waterfall. N to Ford. NW to One Cote. NE to Butterton S to Grindon S over River Hamps W back to Ilam.

Bakewell 64  19.9 miles  Map White Peak.

Route.

Bakewell N to Dirtlow Farm. Cross Kirkdale. S to Haddon Grove. S to Lathkill Dale. SW to One Ash Grange. Visit Arbour Low W to Parsley Hay. N to Monyash. NNE to Deep Dale. S to Sheldon. NE to Ashford in the Water. W to Bakewell.

Hope 65  23.3 Miles  Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Hope. N to Hope Cross then Woodlands Valley. Then Fairbrook Naze to Kinder Downfall E to Crowden Tower. Past Ringing Roger. Down Booth Brook to Rowland Youth Hostel. Then up Back Tor then Lose Hill Se back to Hope.

Heatherdene Car Park.66  22 miles  Map Dark Peak. SK 28 SK 29.

Route.

Heatherdene Car Park 200864 N to Derwent Edge N to Back Tor N to Marjory Hill W to Slipprery Stones S to Howden Res W up Westend to Alport Castles SE to Hag Farm Se to Crookhill W to Heatherdene.

ALPORT on A57 67  25 Miles  Map Dark peak.

Route.

Alport 141895. Go W then NW on R of Snake Road (A57) to Oyster Clough. Up Oyster Clough N to Alport Moor then Grains in the Water. Ne to go down Upper Small Clough. N to Featherbed Moss. W to Swains Head S to Bleaklow Stones. W to Bleaklow Hill then Bleaklow Head. S on Pennine Way. SE to Doctors Gate then Birchin Clough to Oyster clough then Back to Alport.

ALPORT on A57  68  24 Miles  Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Alport 141895. Cross River W past Blackden Clough then to A57 at Fairbrook Naze Path. Past snake Inn. Then up Lady clough Wood to Doctors Gate then Crooked Clough to High Shelf Stones then Bleaklow Head. Bleaklow Hill then Bleaklow Stones to Barrow stones then Bleaklow Stones again. Then Grains in the Water over Alport Moor S to Oyster Clough SW back to Alport.

FOOLOW 69  21 Miles  Map White and Dark Peak.

Route.

Foolow S to Castlegate Farm W to Wardlow W to Litton Dale. SW to Millers Dale. NW to Wormhill. N to Hay Dale N to Peak Forest. NE to Dirtlow Rake SE to Bradwell S to Abney Moor and Grange. S to Foolow.

EYAM 70  24.6 miles  Map White and Dark Peak.

Route.

Eyam to Eyam Edge. Bretton NE to Breton Clough to Offerton Moor. N to Shatton. W to Castleton. SW to Peak Forest. SE to Tideswell to Wardlow Mires to Eyam.

RESERVOIRS 71  22 Miles Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Fairholmes Car Park (171898) s past Derwent. NW to Derwent Edge to Back Tor W to Lost Lad to Abney Bank and Howden Dean. NE over Middle Moss. To Marjory Hill. NE to Crow Stones. S to River Derwent. S to Slippery Stones to road on R of Howden Reservoir back to Fairholmes.

RESERVOIRS 72  23 Miles Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Fairholmes car park 171898. N on road R of Howden Reservoir to Slippery Stones then up Linch Clough to Barrow Stones to Bleaklow Stones. To Alport Head S to Grains in Water. SE to Alport Castles. NW to Westend. S back to Fairholmes.

RESERVOIRS 73 22.2 Miles .Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Fairholmes Car Park (171898) N on W side of Reservoir. NW up Westend. NW to Bleaklow Stones. NE to Swaines Head. E to Horsestone to Outer Edge S to Marjory Hill. S down Howden Clough. S back to Fairholmes.

RESERVOIRS 74  20.5 Miles Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Fairholmes car park (171898). N on W side of Derwent Reservoir. S to Lockerbrook Farm. NE to Alport Castles. N to Ravens Clough. N to Grinah Stones. N to Barrow Stones. N to Swains Head. S to Horse Stone to River Derwent. S to Slippery Stones. S on E of Reservoir to Fairholmes.

RESERVOIRS 75  22 Miles  Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Fairholmes Car Park (171898) N to W side of Reservoir then up Westend to Bleaklow Stones. N to Swains Head. E to Howden Head to Outer Edge. To Marjory Hill to Featherbed Moss to Howden Dean to Road and back to Fairholmes.

RESERVOIRS.76. 21.6 miles  6 hours, 16 minutes. Map Dark Peak.

Route

Start at Fairholmes (171898). N to Howden Clough (175932). N up Howden Clough and down into Cranberry Clough to Slippery Stones (170954). N up Little Moor, under Bull Stones (179961) NW under Crow Stones (169170).W under Horse Stone Naze (159970). NW over Coldwell Clough (153979). SW to Hoar Clough (144977). Follow Derwent up to Swains Greave (129972). SW to Bleaklow Stones (112965). S over the ridge (112953). SE to trig. Point (129932) SE to Alport Castles (142915) SE to junction of paths at 163890. E down through forest to start.

A hard, rough walk mainly over heather in search of tracks worth doing for experience of these parts

RESERVOIRS.77. 22 miles 6 hours 20 minutes Map Dark Peak.

Route

Start at Fairholmes (171898). Walk S to 187884 then E up to the edge path 199887. N to Back Tor 198910 then to Lost Lad and N to Abbey Clough197924. NE around Cartledge Brook then W to the edge at 190947. N past Margery Hill to Cut Gate 186960. Then NWW to Bull Stones. Down Broadhead Clough then W along the Derwent to Upper Small Clough149969. SW up this to Path at 138958. The SW down to Ridge Clough and through woods to road at 158930. Then road to start.

Another foray into the area E of the reservoirs. Most of it follows good paths but some heather hopping

RESERVOIRS 78. 21 miles 6 hours 10 minutes Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Start at Kings Tree (168939). Go NW over Moors direct to Grinah (130962). To Bleaklow Stones (112963). W to Hern Clough then SW to High Shelf Stones (134970). N to Bleaklow Head (091960). E to Bleaklow Stones then to Barrow Stones (134970). N down Barrow Clough to Derwent. Then follow river E to confluence with Stainery (164965). Ascend Hillside into Broadhead Clough (171962). Then Bullstones (179962). SW down Bull Clough to Derwent and start.

This walk is routed to investigate as many cloughs as possible with glorious views.

ALPORT BRIDGE 79. 20-6 miles 6 hours 6 minutes Map Dark Peak

Route

Start at Alport Bridge (142896). N to Alport Castles (142915). NE into Westend. NW up Westend to 122951. NW to Bleaklow stones (112964). SW to Higher Shelf Stones (948089). SE to 101929. SE to 119905 thence to start.

A rough and strenuous slog in the Alport Area along little known paths.

KINDER SCOUT 80. 23 miles

Route start at Hope 172835. N to Hope Cross at 161874. NW to Crookstone Knoll (145882). SW to Mad Woman’s Stones (137880) and Trig. Point (129878. W to top of Grinsbrook Clough (106875). NW to Kinder Downfall (083889). S to Kinder Low (079872). NW to Crowden then down Clough to Edale. Se to Hollins Cross (136845) SE to Mam Tor (128836). SE to Castleton. E to Hope.

A fine walk that includes much of what the peak is famous for.

KINDER SCOUT 81 22.6 miles

Route start at Hope at 172835 NE to Win Hill (187850). E to Yorkshire Bridge (198849. NW to Bridge (164879) S to Guide Post (161874). NW to Upper Ashop (143891) W up Blackden Clough (116883). S to Hartshorn (116877). NW to Crowden Head (096883). S to Crowden Clough and down to Upper Booth (103853) then Barbers Booth (113847). E to Hollins Cross. Se to Hope.

A fine long walk, a marvellous scramble up Blackden Clough, a slog over peaty moors. And a pasture walk

KINDER SCOUT 82 22.3 miles

Route. Start at Hope at 172835. NE to Win Hill (187850) NW to Hope Cross (161874) NW to Rowlee Bridge (149890). SE to Stile (160876). SW to Rowland Cote Y.H. (140866). SW to Barbers Booth (114847). SW up Chapel Gate then SE to stile (099829). E to mam Tor and Castleton then Hope.

A pleasant route that avoids the highest ground but includes much of what the High Peak is famous for.

KINDER SCOUT 83 22.1 miles

Route. Start at Hope (172834). N to Hope Cross (161874). SW to Rowland cote Y.H SW to Ollerbrook Booth. The N up Ollerbrook Clough to the edge path (129873) w along the edge path passing Grinsbrook and Crowden then SW to Edale Cross (077861). E by Jacobs Ladder to Edale. SE to Hollins Cross (136845) S to Odin’s Mine then Castleton and Hope.

A different route on Kinder with marvellous views and a necessary experience of gritstone cloughs.

KINDER SCOUT 84. 21.8 miles

Route. Start at Hope (172834). N to Hope Cross 161874. W up Jaggers Clough. W to head of Blackden Clough 116883. W to Crowden Head 097883 S to head of Crowden Clough 095873 E on edge path to Ringing Roger126873. S into Edale. NE to bottom of Jaggers Clough 156873. S to Hope.

An interesting excursion over the Kinder Plateau with an interesting walk from Edale to Hope.

KINDER SCOUT 85. 23.5 miles

Route. Start at Hope (172834). NE to Winn Hill Plantation. NW to Haggwater Bridge (162884). NW to Alport Castles (145912). S to Alport Bridge (141895) S to Mad Woman’s Stones (136880) SW to Hartshorn then down Pennine Way to Edale. NE to Rowland Cote Y.H. NE to 154873 at base of Jaggers Clough S to Hope.

A marvellous walk in a confined corner of Kinder which includes a wide variety of scenery and much hard work.

KINDER SCOUT 86. 21.5 miles  Map Dark Peak

Route Start at NT car Park near Mam Tor (123832) walk W to 099829 then NW to Edale Cross at 077861. W to Coldwell Clough (057858). N to Kinder Reservoir (055882). N to Kinder Edge (067899) SE to Crowden Head (097884) S to Crowden Tower (093871) E down Grinsbrook to Edale. SE to Hollins Cross at136846 the Mam Tor and start.

A fine route S and W of Kinder which includes Mam Tor, the Hayfield area and a slog over Kinder. Marvellous views all of the way.

KINDER SCOUT 87 23.7 Miles Map Dark Peak.

Route. Start at N.T. car park near Mam Tor (123832). W to signs on Chapel Gate (099835) W to trig point on Brown Knoll (084851). W to South Head (061884) W down road to 049841.W to Laneside Road. N and NE past T.V, Mast. NE to Hayfield. Along Kinder River to 065866 then N to Kinder Ridge to Kinder Downfall (082889) SE to Grinsbrook the Grinsbrook Knoll. S down to base of Crowden then E to Edale. S up Mam Tor via Harden Clough to start.

A fine walk with much height gained and lost. A fine route up to the downfall.

KINDER SCOUT 88.22.1 Miles  Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Start at N.T. car park near Mam Tor (123832). Go W to Ford Hall (076822). WWN to Cracken Edge (038832). N to Hayfield (037869). E to Kinder low End (070865). E to Grinslow Knoll (109868). Then Edale, Mam Tor and start.

A fine walk on the E and S flanks of Kinder with a return over Kinderlow End.

KINDER SCOUT.89 .22.6 Miles Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Start at N.T. car park near Mam Tor (123832). Walk W along Ruship Edge then NW via Roych Clough to Brown Knoll (084851). W to South Head N to Bowden Bridge (049870). Then N out of Hayfield along Snake Path to Mill Hill (063902). Se along Pennine Way to Kinder Downfall then to Grinsbrook and down to Edale. S up Harden Clough to Mam Tor and start.

A searching walk S and W of Kinder over much moorland, always surrounded by fascinating scenery.

RESERVOIRS 90 26.7 miles Map Dark Peak. SK28/38 SK29/39.

Route.

Start at car park at side of Lady Bower Dam (202859) NE to Strines Dike (219905). W to Derwent Edge N to Back Tor (198910 N to Margery Hill (189957). NW to Crow Stones (169970). SE to Bull Stones (179962). S along Howden Edge to Robins Hood Moss (195935) SE down Abbey Brook then W down Abbey Clough to Reservoir (171919) S to Dam (174898) SW up to Lockerbrook Farm (165894). Se to Crookhill Farm (186867) thence to start.

A marathon walk on the E side of the Derwent Valley, exploring the territory E of the river. Incredible views in fine weather.

RESERVOIRS 91 24-2 miles  Map Dark Peak SK 28/38 SK 29/39.

Route

Start at Heatherfield Car Park near Ladybower Dam (202859). Walk NE to (224885 then N to Foulstone Road (210908). NE to 246944. W along Duke’s Road down to Abbey Clough (201926) W along Abbey Clough to Reservoirs (171919). SE to Brier Side (185895) then Ashopton (1988650. E back to start.

A route in the area E of Derwent down to Strines Reservoirs with a delightful finish from Abbey Clough. extensive views.

KINDER AND BLEAKLOW 92.24-3 miles  Map Dark Peak

Route.

Start at Alport Bridge (142896). Cross the Ashop and walk W to Blackden Barn (131892). SW up Blackden Clough to top (116883). Then W along Seal Edge and Fairbrook Naze to end at 067899. NW to Mill Hill at 061906. NE to A.57. N to Lower Shelf Stones (089948). E to Alport Head (107963). Then S over Ridge to Alport Dale and Castles (145913). Down to Alport Farm then S to Start.

A walk with plenty of interest: a fine Clough, edges, panoramic views, peat scrambling. A good map reading exercise in mist.

RESERVOIRS 93  21.6 miles  Map Dark Peak SK28/38 SK29/39.

Route.

Start at Heatherdene Car Park (202859). NE to 220879. W to Derwent Edge (198883). N along Derwent Edge to 198906. E to road at 220909. NE to 245945. W to Flint Hill (217946). S to Back Tor (198910). S to 198874. E to 214875. S to start.

A walk that covers the footpaths in the SE corner of Bleaklow. It includes the Strines Reservoir are. Not too strenuous.

HATHERSAGE 94  23.4 Miles  Map SK28/38. SK29/39.

Route.

Start at Hathersage (232814). NW to road (216839). N to Moscar Lodge NE to Low Bradfield. NW around Agden Reservoir to High Bradfield (Bailey Hall and Church) (267925. SW to road at Ughill (255902). SE to Crawshaw Lodge (261883). S to Stanage Pole (247844). SW to Hathersage via North Lees.

A delightful walk through pleasant moorland; a gritstone edge; meadows, woodland dells and valleys; lakeside walk; historical remains.

BOSTERSTONE 95 24.1 Milles  Map Dark Peak SK29/39.

Route.

Start at Bolsterstone (232814). S to High Bradfield. NW to 245945. W along Dukes Road to 207934 near Abbey Clough. NW to Howden Edge (190948). N to Cut Gate (186960) passing Margery Hill. NE along Cut Gate to sign at 191986. Bear R and go NE to North America (203996. SE to start.

An interesting look at the moors E of Margery Hill down to area of reservoirs around Bradfield and the S of Stocksbridge.

FLOUCH INN 96  23-5 Miles Map Dark Peak SK 29/39.

Route.

Start at Flouch Inn (198015). W to Peak Park Information Centre (067981) N to Bleaklow Head, E to Bleaklow Stones (111965) E to Cat Clough Head (171981) N into Hordron Clough (174993). E along the Valley of the River Don to Crookland Wood (198006 then N to Scart.

A lowland route outwards and a high route back over Bleaklow on its N flanks with a section down the Little Don Valley

FLOUCH INN 97  25.7 Miles  Map Dark Peak

Route.

Start at Flouch Inn (198015) SW to Hordron Valley (174993) WNW to Lady Cross. SW over Round Hill to Swains Head (174982) N to River Etherow (133997). W to Clough (117995) N to Bleaklow Stones (112965) E to Grinah Stones N to Barrow Stones (134969) SE over Round Hill (138997) N to Barrow Stones (134969) SE over Round Hill (138963). SE into Linch Clough (161944). Then Down to Slippery Stones. Then E over Cut Gate back to start.

A long hard slog on little N edge of Bleaklow. It adds much to the knowledge of the area.

ROBIN HOOD 98 30.5 Miles Map White Peak SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood (281719). N to Longshaw (264799). N to Rivelin Reservoirs (265871) SW to Stanage Pole (247844). S to Longshaw Estate (264799). S over White Edge to Wellington’s Monument (265736) Down to Baslow. Then Through Chatsworth back to start.

A long walk that gives a variety of terrain and scenery; despite its length it is never difficult

WOODHEAD TUNNEL 99 22-4 Miles  Map Dark Peak

Route.

Woodhead Tunnel (114998) N to Smeekly Wood (296765) NW to Shinning Clough (095988). S to Wildboar Clough (080979 to Bleaklow Head W to Yellow Stacks (065955) SE to High Shelf Stones (089946) E to Grains in the Water (106947) NNE to Bleaklow Stones N to start Muddle Black Clough.

This walk is an exploration N of Bleaklow Stones and is not to be missed by anyone wanting to know the complete character of this fine moorland scene.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW 100. 22-6 miles  Map White Peak SK28/38.

Route.

Robin Hood (281721) to Smeekly Wood (2967765) to Winble Holme Hill (28799) to road at 286813 to Burbage Rocks at 271814 W to Carls Walk (260814) Se to Longshaw (264798) over White Edge to Wellington’s Monument (265736) to Gardom’s and start.

A walk with a little of everything that is interesting in Peakland.

BAKEWELL 101  25-2 Miles  Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Bakewell (219686) W to Sheldon (175688). N to picnic site (169705). W to Taddington (141711). WSW to Chelmorton (115702). N to point overlooking Wye Dale (114726) E through Blackwell to Priestcliffe. NE to Litton Mill (151731) Se to Monsal Head. E to Great Longstone (200719). Then Longstone Edge. then Rowland (215725). Then S to Bakewell.

A fascinating walk through some of the best of Derbyshire’s Scenery.

PARSLEY HAY 102 24-7Miles .Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Parsley Hay (147636). S to Heathcoate (148600). SW to Beresford Dale (130584). S to Alstonefield. NE to Ecton Bridge (092578). To Warslow (085586) N to Longnor. NE to High Weeldon (098663). E to Sparklow (127659. S to start.

Beresford and Manifold Valley are highlights in a walk which is full of interest: easy walking.

MOMYASH 103  26-7Miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Monyash (800665). WNW to High Edge (063688). S to Hollinsclough (065665). SSE over Manifold to Spout Farm (081610). E to Hartington. N to Parsley Hay (148636). N to Monyash and start.

A fine tour of Dove and Manifold Valleys, Always surrounded by striking scenery, generally easy walking.

PARSLEY HAY 104 27-9 Miles .Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Parsley Hay (147636) S along the trail to Tissington (176523). Down Nabs Dale, across the River Dove then NW to Wetton (109554). N across the Manifold to Brund (102611). NE across the River Dove to Pilsbury (118634). E to Parsley Hay.

Another stimulating circular walk in the land of the Dove and Manifold with a long section of the Trail to start. Views are many and various as one takes in the Wetton Hills, Ecton Hill and the ridge of the Dove.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW 105 28-1 Miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood Baslow (281720 N along White Edge to Longshaw (264799) N over Carls Wark and Stanage to Long Couseway (238846). S over Burbage Rocks to Houndkirk Road (277817). S over Totley Moss to Smeekly Wood (302767) S through Unthank and Grange Wood to Barlow Grange (317739) W to Start.

Several of the best of the edges are taken in this long walk with moors and woodland, providing a variety of scenes few other counties have.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW 106 27-6 Miles Map White Peak SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood Baslow (281720). SE to go over Birchins Edge to Wellingtons Monument. Over Curber Edge. Then over Froggat Edge. To Nether Padley to Hathersage to Offerton Hall. To Abney to Eyam Edge. To Coombs Dale To Deep Rake. Through Baslow To Chatsworth Park To Robin Hood and start

Very Good edge-walk on this long walk. Extraordinary Views from the edges.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW 107 33-2 Miles .Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood Baslow (281720). SW to Bakewell. NW to Monsal Head (185716) W to Taddington. WNW to Wye Dale at 113727 E along Wye Dale, Chee Dale, Millers Dale and Cressbrook Dale (173727) N up Cressbrook Dale to Wardlow (181745) SSE to High Rake (209733) E to Baslow, Chatsworth Park. And back to the start.

A long walk including most that Derbyshire S of the High Peak has to offer. Some of the best of the Dales with history and woodland.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW.108 27-6 Miles .Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood Baslow (281720). W to Great Longstone (202717). SW to Sheldon (175687). N to Tideswell Dale (755748). E to Wardlow (181747). E to High Rake (218736) E to Baslow and the start.

This walk explores the area W of Baslow and reveals the many beauties to be found there including many dales. Historical architecture is abundant.

CALVER 109.24 Miles.Map. White Peak. Dark Peak. SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Calver (247734). N to Hathersage (233806). NW to Elmore Hill Farm (186821). S to Abney Grange (190785). S to Foolow. (191768). E through Eyam to Calver and start.

The best of Derbyshire’s scenery follows every step of the way. What is more pass three of the Eyre Manor Houses. A fine walk.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW.110 24 Miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood (281720). S to Rowsley (256658). NW to Bakewell (219686). NW to Great Longstone (200719). NE to Calver (240745) S to Baslow (252724) E to start.

The route passes ten houses of merit; there are five C.17 manor houses. Through them run the important threads of history that have made us what we are today. What a county to walk in.

CALVER 111 .24-1 Miles .Map White Peak SK28/38

Route.

Start at Calver (247743). N to N.T. car park (255778) NE to Black Woods (290807) N to road at 279834. SW to Hathersage. S to Eyam. E to Froggat (245761). SE to Curbar (252745) then to the start.

A typical Peak District walk, varied as always and shot through with history.

CALVER .112 .26-6 Miles Map White Peak.SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Calver (247743). W to Black Harry Gate (207742). N through Eyam to Abney (198798). E through Padley to Longshaw Park (268790) S along Froggatt Edge to Wellington’s Monument (266737). N through Baslow to Start.

It is difficult to fault this walk through valleys over moorland, along gritstone edges, every step surrounded by wonderful scenery and full of powerful history.

CALVER 113 26-7 Miles .Map White Peak.SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Calver (247743). N along White Edge to Longshaw (265798). NW through Hathersage to Shatton (203826). S through Stoke Ford to Bretton (201779). S through Foolow to Longstone Edge(218736). NE to Calver.

Walk over Moorland, edges, woods and valleys with views and reminders of our history.

EYAM 114 25-1 Miles Map White Peak. Dark Peak. SK28/38

Route.

Start at Eyam (216767). SW to Wardlow (181747). W to Litton through Cressbrook Dale. N to Little Hucklow (165785). N to Castleton (150829). E to Brough (184827). S to Abney Moor. E to Stoke Ford (211795). S to Eyam.

Any walk in this area cannot be wrong. Dales, high viewpoints, riverside walking, historic sites, moorland, wooded valleys, and even cement works.

HATHERSAGE.115 .27-6 Miles.Map White Peak. SK28/38. SK29/39.

Route

Start at Hathersage (231814). S to Padley (247789). NE to Carls Wark (260814). NE to Rud Hill (270842). W to Stannage Pole (247844). NW to Moscar Lodge (231880). NE to Dale Dike Reservoir (244912). SW to Ladybower (205865). SE to Bole Hill (222840). SE to Hathersage.

Another magnificent walk which makes the most of Derbyshire and South Yorkshire varied terrain. A riverside walk, moorland grass, and the history of Carl Wark and elsewhere.

BASLOW 116 28-8 Miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Baslow (252724). NW to Wardlow (181748). going through Calver. W through Cressbrook Dale to Wormhill (124742). E along Millers Dale. to Monsal Head (185715) then E through the Longstones and Hassop to Baslow.

A fine interesting walk with spectacular scenery and a great variety of terrain.

HATHERSAGE 117.27-1 Miles.Map White Peak .Dark Peak. SK28/38. SK29/39.

Route.

Start in Hathersage (231814) W to Shatton (203826). N to Ladybower Inn (204864) N on Derwent Edge to Back Tor (198907) E along Foulstone Road to Strines Reservoir (235906) S to Moscar Lodge (231880) S to Stanage Pole (247843) S through Longshaw to Grindleford Station (251788) S to Hathersage.

This walk includes a great deal of the moors and rock edges as well as the delicious Padley Gorge. Another outstanding walk.

MATLOCK.118 .28-2 Miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Matlock (297601) NW to Rowsley (257658). SW to Stanton-in-Peak (241642). NW to Over Haddon (202662). S to Bradford Dale (199635). S to Elton (221610) E through Winster (240606). Through Clough Wood and Snitterton (279604). S past Jug Hole, then NE past Masson Lees Farm to start.

This walk shows that within touch of Matlock, there is a long walk through superb scenery, a great variety of terrain and many reminders of our history and industry. A fine walk.

FRIDON.119 .26-4 Miles . Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Car Park on High Peak Trail (172607). Go SE down the trail to 185590. Then S to Parwich (188543). S to Fenny Bentley (175502). W to Thorpe (156590. N on a high level path above Dove Dale to Viators Bridge and Milldale (139547). NW to Alstonfield (130555). N through Narrow Dale to Hartington (129547). N through Longdale to the trail (147636). Then to the start.

A walk as far S as this is mainly through fields, but this walk includes Dove Dale. There are many historical reminders.

HOPE.120 28 Miles Map White Peak. Dark Peak.

Route

Start at Hope (171834). N to Hope Guide Stone (161874). WNW alongside Jaggers Clough, to Mad Woman’s stones (139880). Follow high path to head of Grinsbrook (106872). NW to Kinder Downfall (082889). S to Kinder End (067865). E to Edale Cross (077861). SE over Brown Knoll to Chapel Gate (099829. E to Mam Tor then S to road at142795. ESE to Little Hucklow (164786). N to Bradwell (175810). N to Hope.

A most unusual walk in that half of it is spent ploughing over Kinder’s peaty bogs; the other half takes in pleasant dry paths near Mam Tor and S as far as Little Hucklow. Visually exiting; plenty of hard work.

CROWDON 121 .28-5 Miles .Map Dark Peak.SE00/10

Route

Start at Crowdon (073993). N through Crowden Great Clough to Black Hill (078047) N to road at 075071. N down Wessenden Valley past reservoirs to 047105. W to road at 018095. S through Diggle to road at 010040. E to top of Dean Rocks (028040. S to Chew Reservoir (035018). E to Laddow Rocks (057015). S back to start.

A fine walk over dark moorland, through a long clough, the whole route enlivened by a stimulating walk down the lovely valley of the Tame and a climb up Dean Rocks. Most interesting.

CROWDEN 122 25-2 Miles Map Dark Peak SE 00/10.

Route.

Start at Crowden (073993). NE into Heydon Clough (096015). Go N through Heyden Clough to Black Hill (078047). N to the A.632 t 076072. NW down Wessington Valley to Pennine Way sign at 053090. W up Blakeley Clough to Black Moss Reservoir and the Pennine Way at034086. SE to the A.635 at 051063 then SE to Black Hill. SW then S past Laddow Rocks (057015) to Crowden.

A walk starting well up Heyden Clough then long slog over moors, but necessary to get to know the area.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW.123.29-8 Miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood (281721). SW to Edenser. S to Rowsley (256660). NW to Bakewell Station (222691). N to Hassop on Monsul Trail (223723). N to Stoney Middleton via Coombs Dale (230755). N to Grindleford vie Eyam (244777). N to Longshaw via Padley Gorge (260796). S over White Edge to Birchin’s and the start.

A marvellous variety of terrain which reveals the wealth of Derbyshire walks: farms, fields, great houses, valleys, woodland, industry, moorland; all encased in an abiding historical setting.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW.124.32-6 Miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood Baslow (281721). Go SW to Edenser (251699. WSW to Bakewell. NW to Little Longstone (192717. W to Monsal Head then Brushfield (160715).NW to Wheston Hall (132764) via Millers Dale. E to Tideswell (151765). W to Cressbrook Dale (173753). SW through Wardlow (181747). Over Longstone Moor, W on industrial road passing Bramley Farm to Baslow (252723). N under Wellington’s Monument and Gardoms Edge to the start.

Another great walk, revealing the variety of Derbyshire’s Scenery, never forgetting the influence of history.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW.125 31-2 Miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood Baslow (281721). SW through Chatsworth Park to Calton Lees (257681). Se to Lathkill Dale (215652). S to Youlgreave (212643). SW to Middleton. NW to Monyash (150665) Ne to Monsul Head (185715). E to Start.

A walk packed with varied scenery, including interesting architecture.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW 126 33 Miles .Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood Baslow (281721). S through Chatsworth Park and Rowsley to Matlock. S to Upperwood (290579). NW through Bonsall (281581). NW to Wensley (267611). NW to Stanton Moor (246631). N through Haddon Fields to Bakewell. NE through Edenser and back to the start.

An interesting look at the scenery in the area between Chatsworth, Baslow, Bakewell and Cromford.

ROBIN HOOD BASLOW.127 30 Miles Map White Peak.

Route.

Start at Robin Hood (281721). SW to Edensor (251699) W to the Monsal Trail at 219698. NW to Little Longstone (191717). W to Priestcliffe. (140721). N via Wheston to Tideswell. (152758). ESE through Litton to Wardlow. 181745). SE over Longstone Moor, then E to Baslow Chatsworth and the start.

An excellent walk in that fine area N and W of Bakewell. There is none better in Derbyshire for a variety of scenery and historical background.

CALVER.128 30 Miles Map White Peak. Dark Peak SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Calver (248743). Take a riverside walk through Grindleford Hathersage and Shatton (203826), continue N as far as Yorkshire Bridge (198849). Walk E under Banford Edge up to the top of Stannage Edge (238845). Along the edge down to Upper Burbage Bridge (260830). Then S over Higger Tor and Carls Wark to Longshaw (264798). Along White Edge, then Gardoms Edge (271733). Then down to Baslow, then riverside walk back to the start.

Marvellous gritstone scenery from a flat alluvial valley base to fine gritstone edges to historical outcrop at Carl’s Wark with long satisfying views.

CALVER.129 30 Miles.Map White Peak. SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Calver (248743). Take the riverside walk as far as Leadmill Bridge (233806). Go into Hathersage then proceed up the valley of the Hood Brook passing Bronte Cottage and Green’s House, then up to Moscar Lodge (231879). Go SW to Ladybower then to Bamford. Then E to Stanage Edge, passing North Lees Hall. Go E then S down to Surprise View (249800). Then SE through Longshaw Estate then S along Froggatt Edge then down to Calver.

A walk of excellent views characteristic of gritstone scenery: grit edges, undulating valleys; quite riverside area and the reservoirs.

CALVER.130 33 Miles.Map White Peak SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Calver (248743). Follow the River Derwent N to Hathersage. N to High Neb (228853). NE to reservoir (247863). NW to road at Moscar Lodge (231879), then down to Bamford and E to Stanage Edge at 244836. SE to Longshaw over Carl Wark, then S to Froggatt Edge. then along edge to Curbar Gap then Down to start.

A long walk with interest all the way, and what variety exists here, riverside, gritstone edges, valleys, all set in a historical background; A fine walk.

CALVER.130 .33 Miles .Map White Peak. SK 28/38.

Route.

Start at Calver (248743). Follow the river N to Hathersage. N to High Neb (228853). NE to reservoir (247863) NW to road at Moscar Lodge (231879). Down to Banford and E to Stanage Edge at 244836. SE to Longshaw over Carl Walk then S to Froggatt Edge. along the edge to Curbar Gap then down to the start.

A long walk with interest all the way, a variety exists here: riverside grit edges, valleys all set in an historical background.

CALVER 131 32 Miles Map White Peak Dark Peak. SK28/38.

Route. The Seven Halls.

Start at Calver at 248743. N to Padley (247789). N over Carl Wark (260814). WNW t Moorseats (238823). N to North Lees (236834). S to Hazelford Hall (233799). W to Highlow Hall (2191801) NW to Offerton Hall (213810). NW to Shatton Hall Farm (190821). SW to Hazelbadge Hall (171800) to Eyam Hall (216764). SE to start.

A magnificent walk that combines the rich history of Derbyshire with the superb beauty of the extensive area of the Peak.

CALVER.132 32-6 Miles Map White Peak. Dark Peak. SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Calver at 248743. N on a river side walk to Leadmill Bridge (233806). W to Abney along Highlow Valley and Stoke Ford. WNW over Abney Moor to Bradwell (175809). W to Castleton (150828). SW to Peak Forest(113792). S through Dam Dale. Wheston S to Tideswell (152758). E past Litton and Wardlow Mires to Eyam (218764). To Stoney Middleton and Calver.

Another example of what marvellous countryside that lies W of Hathersage and S of Castleton: riverside, woods, steep hillsides, pleasant valleys, moorland, a dale, and many historic reminders.

HATHERSAGE.133 30-6 Miles .Map. Dark Peak. SK28/38.

Route.

Start in Hathersage (231815). Go N up to Stanage Edge, then N to A.57 near Moscar Lodge (231878). Go SE down to Ladybower Reservoir then NW Past Crookhill Farm (187869) to Alport Castles (142914). Down Alport Dale to A.57 at Alport Bridge (143895). Go W to Blackden Clough, then up the Clough to the top (116883). Go E to Hope Cross (161874) on to Win Hill (187851). Down to Yorkshire Bridge. Then S to A.57 at 203826. Then riverside walk back to the start.

A pleasant visit to some of the more famous parts of the Peak, requiring some climbing. The views are always stimulating and the route is generally through rugged countryside.

HATHERSAGE. 134.30-2 Miles .Map Dark Peak. SK28/38.

Route.

Start at Hathersage (231815). Go N to Moscar (231879) W to War Memorial (183883). NW to 164890. Then N to Waterside at 167910. And follow it round to 155927 in Westend Clough. SW to Alport Castles then to Alport Bridge. ESE to Hagwater Bridge (162885). Follow water’s edge to Yorkshire Bridge then on disused railway line to 202830. Then side of River Derwent back to start.

A fine walk that takes in a gritstone edge, a foray into an area of reservoirs. A climb over Alport Castles, then river side walk along the Derwent back to start.

LADYBOWER 135.31-7 Miles .Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Start at Yorkshire Bridge near the Ladybower Dam (198849). Go NW on waterside to Alport Bridge (142894) then up the Woodlands Valley to A.57 at 096929. NW along Doctors Gate to 081940 then NE to Bleaklow Head (092959). Then via Dowstone Clough ENE to Bleaklow Stones (112965) then SE on a long walk on the high ridge between Alport Dale and Westend to Crookhill Farm (187869 and so back to the start passing Ladybower Dam.

A fine route in the long NW sector from Ladybower; with long riverside walk to be followed by a long high ridge walk with marvellous views. The classic parts of the High Peak are included.

ALPORT BRIDGE 136.29-7 Miles Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Start at Alport Bridge (142895). W to Blackden Clough. Then on to a high path to Fairbrook Naze (094891) N to Kinder Downfall (083889). NW to Millhill (061904). W to road at 033903. NW to Coombs Rocks (017916) NE to Glossop. NE out of Glossop then E to Hern Stones (092953). SE into Grains in the Water then SE on a high path down Alport Dale, then on higher ground past Alport Castles (142916). Descend to Alport Hamlet, then on a farm track back to start.

A circular walk between Alport and Glossop with spectacular views, striking ascents, then a fine walk down Alport Dale. A route through wilderness.

ALPORT BRIDGE 137.29-6 Miles Map Dark Peak.

Route,

Start at Alport Bridge (142895). Walk W on S side of Ashop, then up Fairbrook Clough to the top. Then W to the Kinder Downfall (083889). NW to Mill Hill (061904). NW to road at 037921. Through Glossop to a point at (045950). NW to road at 037921. Through Glossop to a point at 045950. NE uphill past Blackmoor Plantation and Cock Hill to the Pennine Way at Torside Clough atb068970. Follow the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head (092960) E to Bleaklow Stones (112964). SE down the ridge to Alport Castles (142915). S down the Alport Dale and so back to the start.

A circular walk that touches the best-known points in the peak, with some climbing and peat walking.

ALPORT BRIDGE 138.31 Miles Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Start at Alport Bridge (142895).SE to 158879. W to Crookstone Knoll (144882). Proceed S on edge path around Kinder to the head of Grinsbrook (106875). Peat-walking to include Crowden Head (096883), Kinder Gates (088887), Crowden Tower (094871), Kinder Low (077872), then along the edge path to Kinder Downfall (083889). SW to Mill Hill(061904). NE on Pennine Way to A.57 (087929). Continue to Doctors Gate, then through Crooked Clough to Dowstone Clough (081956) ESE to Hern Stones (092954). S on Pennine Way to Hern Clough then E into Grains in the Water (107947). Down Alport Dale to Miry Clough (119937). SE on high ground to Alport Castles (145911). Then down to Memorial Bridge (136910) down the broad back to the start

This walk explores some out of the way places, not usually walked by everyone: some peat areas of Kinder Scout.

FLOUCH INN 139.33-2 Miles .Map Dark Peak SK00/10.

Route.

Start at Flouch Inn (197015). Walk W along the Crowden Valley to the Youth Hostel (073993). N up Pennine Way to Black Hill (078046). S down Crowden Little Clough then back to Black Hill. Ne to Holme (107058). E to Hade Edge (146053). SE to Carlecoates (178033). Then back to Flouch and Start.

A route up Black Hill with exploration of Crowden Little Clough, then a pleasant walk through the S of Holmfirth.

FLOUCH INN 140 31-2 Miles Map Dark Peak. SK00/10.

Route.

Start at the Flouch Inn (197015). W along the Crowden Valley to the Youth Hostel (072993). N to Black Hill (078046) via White Low. N to Wessenden Head (075072). On the Pennine Way. Then SE to Holme (107058). E to Hade Edge (146055). SE back to Flouch Inn via Carlcotes (177034).

A walk with two aspects: a route up to Black Hill through gaunt moorland scenery; and a route through fields of lowlands with many reservoirs woods and lanes.

FLOUCH INN. 141 29 Miles .Map Dark Peak. SK00/10 SK20/30.

Route.

Start at Flouch Inn (197015). NW to Holmbridge (121067). NE through Holmfirth. To Wooldale (163088). E to Upper Denby (228072). S to Thurlstone (233037). SW back to Flouch

An exploration of the bye-ways on the fringe of the Black hill moors, with a look at several of their communities.

FLOUCH INN.142 31 Miles .Map Dark Peak.

Route.

Start at Flouch Inn (197015) W along Crowden Valley to Salters Bridge (137001). Past (127011). Past Trig Point at 124017. Pass Holme Moss T.V. Station. Then onto Black Hill at 078047. Issue Road to Holme Village. Then between Ramsdon and Brownhill Reservoirs to Hade Edge. To Victoria onto Thuristone then Penistone and back to start.

A varied walk over the moors of Black Hill, then with fields and reservoirs.