Walks Programme: March 2012

Route: From Yorkshire Bridge we walk along the south side of the Ladybower reservoir before crossing the water and the A57 at Haggwater Bridge and climbing to the top of Hagg Side. We return along Hagg Side and descend back to the road via Crookhill Farm.

Start Point Location: Yorkshire Bridge Pub. Grid Reference: SK 201 854 Map

Notes: This is quite an easy walk but with one short sharp climb in the middle. The views from the top should be well worth the ascent.

Route: Mass trespass car park. Kinder reservoir, William clough, Kinder downfall, Brown Knoll, South head, Mount Famine and the follow ridge back to start

Start Point Location: Mass trespass memorial car park. Grid Reference: SK 048 868 Map

Notes: Car parking limited. You may have to park on the road and walk up.

Route: Monsal Head - along river valley – Brushfield - High Dale – Priestcliffe - Miller’s Dale- Monsal Trail - Litton Mill - Water-cum-Jolly – CressbrookMill - Monsal Trail.
A pleasant walk with one ascent and one steep descent.

Start Point Location: Car Park by the side of Monsal Head Hotel overlooking Monsal Viaduct. Grid Reference: SK185715 Map

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Route: Leave the car park and head to Stanedge Pole, past Redmires reservoir, round to Moscar lodge, then onto Stanage edge and back to the car park.

Start Point Location: Outseats car park just before the toilets. Dark peak map. Grid Reference: SK237 839 Map

Notes: Toilet facilities near the car park. From the A6013 you need to turn onto New Road and follow it round to the car park, it is the car park nearest to the toilets, which are a short walk down the road. Refreshments at the end of the walk optional.

Route: From Edale, we cross the fields to Upper Booth and then climb up Jacob’s Ladder and into Hayfield via Edale Cross. Then we head south to Chinley where we find that all the good pubs are a mile away so hopefully we will have had enough beer at Hayfield to keep us going.

Start Point Location: Edale station (we will wait for the train, see below...) Grid Reference: SK 123 854 Map

Notes: There is a train from Sheffield (09:20) to Edale (09:52). We will wait for this train. Alternatively, the parking at Edale station is much cheaper than it is in the main Edale car park. This walk is reasonably long but it isn't too challenging apart from Jacob's Ladder and a short climb out of Hayfield.
If you are joining us, it is essential that you text me as there is almost no phone signal in Edale and I won’t wait for you to arrive if I don’t know you’re coming.

Route: From the Bear we head down to the Cromford Canal and along through Duke’s quarry. We’ll then head up out to Wakebridge and come into Crich from behind. Then down towards Ambergate, to cross back over the canal and back up through Shining Cliff Wood to the Bear.

Start Point Location: The Bear at Alderwasley Map

Notes: Great pub to end up at

Route: A lovely early spring walk around the high hill pastures south of Ashford in the Water with their relics of former mining activity to Over Haddon and Lathkill Dale. From here we head over the hill to Haddon Hall before following the River Wye back to Ashford for well-earned refreshments.
Ashford - Great Shacklow Wood - Sheldon - Magpie Mine – Kirk Dale - Magshaw Mine - Over Haddon - Haddon Fields - Haddon Hall - Haddon Park – River Wye – (Bakewell) - Ashford.

Start Point Location: Old road bridge crossing the Wye near the cricket pitch at the East end of Ashford in the Water, off A6 Grid Reference: SK199695 Map

Notes: Limited parking for cars on the old road through Ashford which you need to approach from A6 end as there is no parking on the A6020 side of the bridge. Please do not block gateways etc. It is the no through road on right before A6020 turn off to Ashford etc from A6 as you head from Bakewell on Buxton Road. Alternatively find parking in Ashford and walk back to the start.
There are steep ascents and descents. The ground can be rough and muddy or slippery in places if wet. Route may vary depending on weather conditions. Toilets near start of the walk, which we can visit if required. Refreshments available at the end of the walk in Ashford. Dogs welcome on short leads.Please ring me if you are bringing a dog.

Route: We will follow the path of the old railway to Far Black Clough, ascend to Barrow Stones and Grinah Stones. Follow the crest to Bleaklow Head and return to the railway via Torside Clough.

Start Point Location: Small car park by the bridge at the West end of Woodhead reservoir. Grid Reference: SK 082 994 Map

Notes: Will go in any weather, come prepared for bog-hopping so hard walking. I estimate 6hrs 30min.

Route: North Anston – Anston Stones Wood – Lindrick Dale –Cuckoo Way – South Anston – North Anston

Start Point Location: Anston Parish Hall Car Park OS Explorer map 279 (Doncaster South Sheet) Grid Ref: SK 522843 Map. Directions: North Anston is 3 miles from M1 Junc 31. Exit Junc 31 take A57 Worksop road, go straight ahead at the first set of traffic lights. Enter Anston and go left at the traffic lights (signposted North Anston/Butterfly House) go under the railway bridge and after 100yds turn right at the parish Hall sign and bear left into the car park at the rear

Notes: A shorter, fairly easy walk through ancient limestone woodland and back along the canal tow path. It could be muddy in places - but definitely no snow this time...hopefully!!!. Optional Pub visit at the end. (please note later start time)

Route: Hathersage to Abney to Bretton down to Grindleford then back along the river to Hathersage

Start Point Location: Outside the garage in Hathersage

Notes: This is a moderate walk with a bit of ascent. Nice views and daffodil spotting time!

Route: Rowsley, Nine Ladies, Birchover, Robin's Hood Stride, Alport, Stanton in Peak, Rowsley

Start Point Location: Rowsley at entrance to car park for Caldwell Mill. Grid Reference: SK 257 658 Map

Notes: Please don't forget to change your clocks the night before. Please also note however that details may change if the weather is bad.

Route: A walk in South Yorkshire around land dominated by the Rockingham and Fitzwilliam family, whose wealth (based initially on agriculture but later enhanced by the local industrial resources) has left its mark on the landscape, as we will see on the walk. We start from the estate village of Wentworth, visit a number of the follies erected by them in the landscaped parks, pass the mansion of Wentworth Woodhouse with its long façade, and the Industrial Heritage museum at Elsecar.

Start Point Location: Car park, Main Street (B6090) Wentworth. Grid Reference: SK 387981 Map

Notes: To ensure the enjoyment of all who participate, numbers will be limited to 25. Please check website for any last minute changes due to weather etc. Car park is a pay and display - @£2 ( see Map link on website as to where it is) Nearest post code is S62 7TL Route may vary depending on weather conditions. No toilets at start of the walk. Refreshments available at the end of the walk. Dogs welcome on short leads (may be young animals in the fields). Please let me know if you are bringing a dog.