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Overview

Moderate terrain including some muddy tracts and some stiles. 7.5 miles

Begin walk from Bentlawnt over to the Stiperstones to walk around the nature reserve. We then drop down to Hope Valley nature reserve-oak and ash woodland restoring site for dormice. Finally arriving at the Stables Inn at Hopesgate a old drovers Inn dating from 1680.

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Walking poles recommended.

Donation for the village hall car park please on site.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49847 12350
Nearest postcode:: SY2 6AH
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Abbey Foregate Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 33972 01669
Nearest postcode:: SY5 0EP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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