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Rainster and Harborough Rocks

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Overview

Climb out of Brassington onto undulating pastures towards Rainster Rocks.  Then onto High Peak Trail at Longcliffe Station (Coffee stop).  Flat walk to Middleton Top Visitor Centre (Picnic lunch).  Return on High Peak trail then over undulating fields then STEEP descent into Carsington.  Returning to Brassington over undulating pastures.  After walk refreshment opportunity will be suggested by our leader on the day.

Thursday, 31 August 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 23300 54601
Nearest postcode:
DE4 4PW
what3words:
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Start time:
10:15 am

Bear right going uphill through Brassington on Town Street. At the last house turn right at sign post for Car park/picnic area.

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