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Stoke/Newcastle Group

We welcome walkers of all abilities to join us, support our national compaigning and enjoy our guided walks.

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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

The start and finish of the Six Dales Challenge walk, in the reverse direction.

Starting from Hartington, the route follows Wolfescote Dale and Biggin Dale to the village of Biggin, then the Tissington Trail onto the High Peak Trail as far as Parsley Hey, then returns across the fields to Hartington.

Friday, 24 October 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Only suitable for experienced walkers who can maintain a steady pace all day. Please contact the leader in advance if you are planning to come. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 12707 60227
Nearest postcode:
SK17 0BE
what3words:
shocks.reunion.jugs
Start time:
9:00 am

Parsons Field car park, on the left as you enter from the south. Alternatively, free parking may be available in the square if you get there early

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