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Derbyshire Dales Group

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

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Overview

Join us on this linear walk which largely follows the Derwent Valley Heritage Way from Hathersage to Calver. Firstly we will meet in Calver and take the 257 Sheffield bus  at 10.28. Alighting at the Little John pub in Hathersage we then largely follow the course of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way until we reach Grindleford Church where we will stop for a break. We then continue to Froggatt and will stop for lunch in that area. The final leg of the adventure takes us back to Calver. 

Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Please note that the meeting point is the bus stop at Calver Cross  Roads for the 257 bus to Sheffield. The start time is 10.15, the bus is due to leave at 10.28. 

Street parking is available in Sough Lane, Calver.

Please bring your bus pass or pay £3 for the bus journey.

The terrain will vary and walkers will find that good walking boots and poles will be advantageous. 

Please bring a completed ICE card. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 23868 74898
Nearest postcode:
S32 3XH
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Start time:
10:15 am

Bus stop near Calver Crossroads on A625. Parking in village in Sough Lane by roadside. Note that this is the starting point for meeting and the bus journey to Hathersage.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 23020 81447
Nearest postcode:
S32 1BL
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Please note that this is the starting point of the walk itself. We return to Calver.

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