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Staffordshire Walkers Group

We are the Staffordshire Walkers. 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

From the Upper Burbage Bridge Car Park we head South gradually ascending up Fiddlers Elbow until we reach Higgor Tor summit at 434m. Continuing South we descend the Tor onto Hathersage Moor where we head West to Sheepfold. Heading South again we cross Over Owler Tor and onto Mother Cap and Owler Tor where we descend and walk alongside Burbage Brook into Yarncliff Woods. Crossing the road we enter Oaks Wood and ascend to Nether Padley. Heading North we make our way through the Longshaw Estate, passing Longshaw Lodge. Leaving the estate we walk alongside Burbage Rocks and back to the car park.

Sunday, 6 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
440m / 1444ft
Type:
circular

Packed lunch is required, Dogs as long as kept on a lead should OK, (a few stiles). There IS NOT a toilet at the start of the walk, but there is at approximately the half way point on the walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 26028 82988
Nearest postcode:
S32 1BR
what3words:
keeps.steer.these
Start time:
10:00 am

The Upper Burbage Bridge Car Park Grid Reference   SK 25971 82974 Nearest Postcode S32 1BR ( Not Close at all !!!) What 3 Words keeps.steer.these Parking is £4.80 at the car park, there are some free spaces on the road by the car park, but not many. The post code is miles off, I would use google maps for "Upper Burbage Car Park" or what 3 words when getting near. Directions: The Upper Burbage Bridge car park can be found on Ringlow Road near Hathersage

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