We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
John Rattray
Area long walk. Distances are generally 9-10 miles unless specified.
This walk has variety and views and, given the weather, will be lovely.
Starts with lanes and a golf course, heads via Green's Mill towards Stanage Edge and the promise of a climb. Before the promise is fulfilled, there are public loos. Once on top, we head south-east along the ridge towards Upper Burbage Bridge, looping clockwise eventually to our second ascent; Higger Tor.
From there it's scenically downhill, by Mitchell Field, taking in a second golf course (of sorts), an electric gate, through Scraperflow and then the woods to Hathersage.
There's a small handful of stiles, little in the way of difficult road crossings (though we must always be alert!).
The trains are hourly, at .32 past the hour.
No booking required, although we do ask that everyone carries an ICE card - we can supply if needed.
The walks will invariably involve ascent and descent, some of which may be steep. They will usually, depending on the weather, be soft and/or muddy, sometimes with ill defined tracks across fields or moorland - ensure you have appropriate footwear. Please consider your personal fitness and ability before attending the walk - if you're not sure, feel free to contact us for advice on the potential conditions, whilst the leader will base the walk on their own ability and may issue instructions where appropriate, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Please wear appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather, plan for the worst and hope for the best, bring any essentials and lunch.
Piccadilly for the 09:48
Bamford Station
Hathersage Station
