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Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Jude

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Grindleford Station. 

Transport to Walk Start: 09:48 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grindleford

Suggested Ticket:  Off Peak Grindleford Return £15.10 / Wayfarer £17.40 if traveling from elsewhere 

Walk Start: Grindleford Station at 10:55am

Return Services:  xx:32

Waypoints: Tumbling Hill, Hay Wood, Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge, Calver, The Goit, Froggatt Bridge, Grindleford

Extra: No toilet at walk start. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 31 January 2026
Start time:
10:55 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
325m / 1066ft
Type:
circular

Join us on this lovely winter walk, going sharply uphill right at the start, then out along Froggatt
Edge with fabulous views of the valley towards Chatsworth House. Dropping down to Calver, we walk back along the Derwent River along riverside, farmland and woodland paths. 

If it’s wet and windy it’s quite open countryside, so good winter clothing and sturdy boots will be needed. It will be very muddy in places, with uneven ground and paths along the route.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 25019 78849
Nearest postcode:
S32 2HY
what3words:
universally.lied.flamenco
Start time:
10:55 am

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