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Derby & S Derbyshire Group

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

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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
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Overview

We start with a short walk through the plague village of Eyam and then follow the heather moors with extensive views to Hathersage and the hills. We go over Abney Moor to the village of Foolow, and then track down the well-hidden and unmarked but impressive Waterfall Swallet, shortly before returning to Eyam. (Disclaimer - water flow cannot be guaranteed.)

Sunday, 17 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20km / 12.4mi
Ascent:
500m / 1640ft
Type:
circular

The walk is mostly on good paths or quiet country roads, with some steep sections; trekking poles are helpful. 

The walk leader has assessed this walk for the following risks, but during the walk others may become evident.  You will come across, stiles, gates and other path furniture, hedges etc.  You may come across road crossings, fields with crops, muddy/slippery sections, farm livestock & warning signs.  You should remain stay alert and take individual responsibility

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 21672 76708
Nearest postcode:
S32 5QP
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unsecured.tangible.revolts
Start time:
10:00 am

Upper car park at Eyam is free. If full, charge £6 in lower car park. Toilets at car park.

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