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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Route - One Ash Grange Farm, Calcite Mine, Bradford Dale, Youlgreave, Over Haddon, Magpie Mine, Hard Rake Plantation. 

Note: There are several long stretches of fields and many stone stiles. Short awkward section down into Cales Dale and steep steps up from Cales Dale. Generally moderate.

When recced recently (March 10th) the ground was quite good but if wet could be quite muddy and poles may help. I walked it in 5hrs with just a lunch stop but the number of stiles will slow it down. On the day there will also be morning and afternoon breaks so bring food etc. 

No dogs please as there could be animals in fields.

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.2km / 11.9mi
Ascent:
548.6m / 1800ft
Type:
circular

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 14971 66631
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1JJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Starting point: Monyash Village Car park, Grid Ref SK149666. This is a free car park, recently much upgraded and funded by the village. Please make a donation.

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