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Calver : Highwayman's Walk (Booking required)

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Overview

Join us on this walk from the delightful village of Calver up steep-sided Coombs Dale. We ascend gradually to about 360 metres above sea-level on Longstone Edge and will hopefully enjoy stunning views from there. This area of moorland was a perilous place to be in the 17th and 18th centuries, as highwaymen were common. The most notorious was known as Black Harry. 

PLEASE NOTE - Please book, by text, with the walk leader by 8 am on the day of the walk.  

NO DOGS, except assistance dogs please.  

Ramblers members from other Ramblers groups are welcome to join us. 

Please wear walking boots and bring a waterproof.  Please bring plenty to eat and drink.  Please carry a completed ICE card (go to our website, click Walks, then click What to Bring).

Saturday 2 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
338m / 1109ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 24019 74716
Nearest postcode:
S32 3WY
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Start time:
10:00 am

The start and parking point is Sough Lane, Calver. Next to the cricket ground.

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  • 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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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