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Sir William Hill Moorland Walk

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Overview

A moorland walk from Sir William Hill over Eyam Moor to Smelting Hill and Offerton Moor returning via Highlow Brook and Eyam Moor.

Thursday, 28 May 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Dogs on short leads only. Please bring food and drink for the day and carry a completed ICE card.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 22436 78015
Nearest postcode:
S32 5QN
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Start time:
10:00 am

The walk starts from the junction of Sir William Hill Road with Edge Road. Roadside parking on rough track.

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