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Overview

HIGH PEAK WEEKEND WALK

This walk is for East Staffs members only.

A gentle climb to Derwent Edge, past various gritstone rock formations, with extensive views across the Peak District before a gentle descent to the reservoir before returning by the water side to the car, and hopefully the icecream van !

Saturday, 5 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
487.7m / 1600ft
Type:
circular

There is a shorter option if required

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 20233 85967
Nearest postcode:
S33 0BY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Heatherdene Severn Trent Water car park. on A6103 before A57. £7 a day. Limited roadside parking available.

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