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Overview

Along tracks, quiet lanes and moorland to the hamlet of Old Dam, with the opportunity to bag the 470 metre Starvehouse Mine trig. Returning along field paths above Conies Dale. Several stiles (mainly limestone). Possible drink at the Lamb Inn after the walk.

Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

No toilets

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 13784 83395
Nearest postcode:
S33 8WA
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Start time:
10:30 am

The carpark is just off the Edale turn off on the road from Chapelen-le-Frith to Castleton. Reach a share, right hand bend, you’ve missed it. Pay by phone, no cash, NT members free. Some roadside parking opposite.

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