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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

This will be a longer walk of 14.5m with 2250' ascent.
Opportunity to shorten the walk if the weather deteriorates.

Route: Old Dam, Eldon Hole Watt's Plantation, loop round to Starvehouse Moor. Limestone Way, Hay Dale,
Dale Head to Hargatewall, Tunstead, Wormhill, Peter Dale, Hay Dale and Dam Dale returning to Peak Forest. 

The idea of the walk is to see 1 of the Wonders of the White Peak, 2 of the highest peaks in the White Peak, some of the Derbyshire Dales that include Natural Nature Reserves, old monuments, mines and history and the beautiful snowdrops at Hargatewall and Wormhill.

Saturday, 14 February 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
23.3km / 14.5mi
Ascent:
685.8m / 2250ft
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 11394 79361
Nearest postcode:
SK17 8EL
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meet at Peak Forest, Church Lane for an 09.30 start.

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