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Stourbridge Group

We are the Stourbridge 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

Overview

Scenic walk in this lovely area, varied terrain, some undulations.

Please bring drinks and packed lunch/snacks as required.

Saturday, 16 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions 

Make your way to Uttoxeter,  and follow signs Alton Towers B5030, to Ashbourne.

Take A515 signposted Buxton. 

Follow this for 9 miles to Newhaven ( post code SK17 0DU)

Turn right ( garage on corner ) onto A5012 sign posted Cromford and after a few yards,

in front of chevrons, turn left signposted Friden/Middleton ( also lorry sign to brickworks ) 

After 2.5 miles road bends round to right but bear very slightly left keeping chevrons on right.

Go straight over a crossroads to T junction.  

Turn right into Long Rake.

Take 1st right into Moor Lane .... car park is signposted.

PLEASE NOTE: there is now a charge for this car park.

There is free parking in the lay-by on the right as you enter Moor Lane before you reach car park.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 19414 64468
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1LU
what3words:
sweetened.final.stared
Start time:
10:00 am

Moor Lane Car Park, Moor Lane, Bakewell, DE45 1LU. Please note post code is best available, either follow directions or use what3words which is accurate. Moderate

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