We are the Sheffield Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Mary S.
This will be an upland walk between the Vale of Edale and the Hope Valley, over the Great Ridge at Hollins Cross, and finishing at Hope village, or station, which is an extra half mile on.
A shortish walk but a bit harder than some, so the going will be gentle and gradual. There will be fantastic views all around, and plenty of stops to enjoy them!
Starting at Edale Station, we ascend a quiet lane up Harden Clough. This turns into a hillside path along a contour below Mam Tor, with views all the way of the Vale of Edale, then a short stony uphill stretch to Hollins Cross. Here we can start to look down into Hope Valley. The walk continues along Barker's Bank, fairly level for a while, and by-passes the stiff climbs up Back Tor and Lose Hill though we can see them well enough. There is a short stretch of woodland then grassy tracks until the descent begins towards Lose Hill Farm. We continue through fields and stiles, eventually joining the path from Castleton to finish into Hope. Just before the village, depending on the time, there's a detour to the station, or else continue on towards the bus stop.
Train from Sheffield Station at 09.14, arrives Edale at 09.46. Finish is in Hope, either for the return train (13.38 or 14.48) or 272 bus. If using train both ways, buy return to Edale. If using 272 bus, which is hourly until 14.05, please note that there is then a two hour gap until the next bus!
Check website nearer the time in case of changes.
No dogs. Toilets at start.
Walk leader can be contacted on 07833 160187, by text only please.
Edale station
Hope village
