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We are the Sheffield Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Follow in the footsteps of Charlotte Bronte's characters in this circular walk from Hathersage.
Meeting outside the Public WCs on Main Road in Hathersage.

Walk goes via Brookfield Manor and North Lees up to Stanage Edge. Along the Edge before descending to Hook's Car and Carhead Rocks. Through Moorseats estate, to the Church and back to the village centre for bus (or train) home.

Paths are mostly good but could be rough and muddy or have surface water in places after recent weather. There are No stiles.

Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:25 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
310m / 1017ft
Type:
circular

Walkers from Sheffield should catch the 09:45 272 Castleton Bus from bus stand D2 and take it as far as Hathersage centre, arriving c10:25. Cross road to seats (and WCs) for meet-up.

The walk - Jane Eyre Hathersage Trail - is one of many self-guided walks that can be downloaded from www.peak-experience.org.uk 

Toilets at start and end of walk. Pubs and cafes in Hathersage.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 23086 81545
Nearest postcode:
S32 1AA
what3words:
comical.jetliner.state
Start time:
10:30 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking