Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Antony (joining the train at New Mills Central)
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 Hope Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 09:48 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Sheffield)
Suggested Ticket: Off Peak Hathersage Return £15.10 (two advance singles may be cheaper)
Walk Start: Hope Station at 10:40
Return Services: from Hathersage 15:32, 16:32, 17.32, 18.32, 19:32, 20:32, 21:32, 22:42
Waypoints: Bradwell, Bradwell Edge, Shatton Moor, Offerton Hall, Hathersage
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)
The walk heads south-east from the station to Brough and then through fields to the picturesque village of Bradwell. After passing through the village, we then climb steeply up Bradwell Edge to our planned lunch spot on Rebellion Knoll. Hopefully, on a fine day there will be good views up the valley towards Mam Tor. We then continue along Bradwell Edge before turning onto a track across Shatton Moor which we follow to Offerton Hall. We then begin our descent towards Hathersage along sections of track, woodland paths and through fields. The descent can be steep and slippery in places especially after rain. The walk ends at Hathersage train station where there will be an option to head into the town for post walk socialising.
There are a number of stiles on this walk and a very steep climb up onto Bradwell Edge. There may be cattle/sheep in some of the fields.
Bring waterproofs and warm clothing and expect mud if there has been recent rain. Sun cream may also be needed if the weather is good.
