We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
John Rattray
Area long walk. From Hathersage station along the river to Grindleford with an earlyish coffee break. From here the bulk of the ascent takes place up onto Eyam Moor via a detour to Leam. The ensuing views justify the climb. (There's approx 1/2 mile along a B-road where we'll have to keep our wits about us - not lots of traffic, but enough to warrant care). We cross the moor to Stoke Ford where we will negotiate a small bridge with a couple of slats missing - not perilous, but also worthy of concentration. Lunch here (appx 60% along the route). Our next significant (but lesser) ascent is
by Oaks Farm and up Smelting Hill, then over Offerton Moor, Callow Wood,
Mount Pleasant and on to Leadmill Bridge (wonder what they did here in
days of yore?).
No booking required, although we do ask that everyone carries an ICE card - we can supply if needed.
The walks will invariably involve ascent and descent, some of which may be steep. They will usually, depending on the weather, be soft and/or muddy, sometimes with ill defined tracks across fields or moorland - ensure you have appropriate footwear. Please consider your personal fitness and ability before attending the walk - if you're not sure, feel free to contact us for advice on the potential conditions, whilst the leader will base the walk on their own ability and may issue instructions where appropriate, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Please wear appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather, plan for the worst and hope for the best, bring any essentials and lunch.
Piccadilly for the 09:48
Hathersage Circular
