We are the Biddulph Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Walking south to the start of the ascent through pastures and around the farm to go over two summits. Heading in a north westerly direction to Woodcock Coppice. A path is taken to reach Alport Castles along the ridge escarpment. Here there is a descent to the farm crossing the river Alport and in using the farm track we head to the Snake Pass Road to cross, leading to another river crossing by either a bridge or Ford dependant on how high the water level is. The lower path is taken to ascend back up to Woodcock Coppice passing Rowlee Bridge, crossing back over the Snake-pass Road, Rowlee farm to follow the track back to the top. Heading in a south easterly direction of Hag Side a track is taken to the left to descend to the road where good views of Derwent Edge and Dams of the upper valley can be sighted. On reaching the road either the path or reservoir route may be taken to reach the cars.
Mainly moderate but strenuous in places.
Walkers from other groups are always welcome, as are non-members wanting to sample walking with our friendly group of ramblers. Just turn up and make yourself known to the walk leader.
Please make sure you have an ICE (in Case of Emergency) card on you when out walking – you know it makes sense - if you don’t have one then ask the walk leader for one before the walk starts.
Hurst Clough Car Park (free), Derwent Lane, Ashopton, Derwent, High Peak. Turn Right off the A57 towards Fairholmes, and the car park is about one-third of the way up on the Right.
