PEAK WALKING GROUP
Walk Programme
GRADE A: Good paths slight ascents and descents
GRADE B: Good paths moderate ascents and descents
GRADE C: Paths include some rough terrain with moderate ascents and descents
GRADE D: Some rough terrain plus harder ascents and descents
If you have any questions about a particular walk please contact the walk leader
Inclement weather may affect walks - please check with
walk leaders 24 hours before the day
July - August 2022
We ask that all walkers carry a mask and supply a contact telephone number
No walks 3 & 10 July
17 July (sun) Royalty on the Rocks
7.3 miles / Grade B SK230543 OL24 White Peak
The weather is forcast to be particularly hot. Please ensure that you bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Start: Brassington Church
Route: Brassington, Carsington, Kings Chair, Windmills, Harboro Rocks,
Grange Mill Quarry, Manystones Lane, Rainster Rocks, Brassington
Leader: Phil 07392 323387
Notes: On-street parking by the church on surrounding streets. Meet at the
church. Great views over Carsington on a good day.
24 July (Sun) Cromford, Lea and Holloway
Please note change of walk details from original walk programme
7 Miles Grade B. SK301571 White Peak
Start: Cromford Wharf
Route: Cromford - Lea - Upper Holloway - Holloway
Leader: David 07597 661055
Notes: P&D car parks at Cromford Wharf. Nice route with steep steps
towards the end.
31 July(Sun) Robin Hood to Gardom’s Edge
7 miles / Grade B SK281722 OL24 White Peak
Start: Car park adjacent to Robin Hood, A619 (DE45 1PQ)
Route: Robin Hood, Birchen Edge, Rock Art 2000BC Gardom’s Edge, Swine
Sty, Baslow Edge, Eagle Stone, Wellington Monument, Jack Flat,
Moorside Farm, Robin Hood
Leader: Malcolm 07804 591329
Notes: An easy walk of interest within the Baslow area
7 August (Sun) Wolfscote and Biggin Dales
8.1 miles / Grade B SK156563 OL24 White Peak
Start: Large layby on A515, 2.5 miles south of Newhaven
Route: Tissington Trail, Wolfscote Dale, Biggin Dale, Biggin, Tissington Trail
Leader: Bryan 07805 258958
Notes: Pub in Biggin
14 August (Sun) Rother Valley Country Park
5 miles / Grade A SK455812 Landranger 120
Start: Rother Valley carpark, Killamarsh
Route: A short walk around the quieter parts of Rother Valley Country Park
Leader: Jim and Tanya 07989 171278
Notes: Free parking in a small car park in Killamarsh; nice café for 11:00.
Directions – take B6058 from Mosborough, through Halfway to Killamarsh; straight on at small roundabout and take next left after pedestrian crossing into the car park
21 August (Sun) Black Hill, Holme
7.5 miles / Grade B SE108058 Fleece Inn, Holme
Route: Holme, Digley Reservoir, Goodbent Lodge (Kirklees Way), Pennine
Way, Soldiers Lump, Black Hill (1912 feet), Black Grough Spring,
Issues Road, Holme
Leader: Malcolm 07804 591329 email: dilloniceman@aol.com
Notes: Holme is 3 miles further on than Holmfirth on A6024, Use M1 jcn 35A
onto A616 towards Holmfirth then A6024 to Holme. Free parking
adjacent to Fleece Inn. Public toilets at start, good paths, one ladder
stile, some squeeze stiles, total ascent 1320 feet. Excellent views.
Good beer at Fleece inn (open all day!).
Please email Malcolm if attending.
28 August (Sun) Cave Dale and Castleton
7 miles / Grade B SK151828 OL24 White Peak
Start: Bottom of Cave Dale
Route: Cave Dale, Limestone Way, Mam Tor, Back Tor, Castleton, Cave Dale
Leader: Chris 07834 638452
Notes: On-street parking usually available
All walks leave promptly at 10am
Packed lunch and drink needed
We are unable to provide lifts to start points. If you are unsure about the start point please ring the walk leader who will be happy to give you directions
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