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Walks in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District


We are a friendly group of people from Sheffield and Derbyshire who enjoy weekly walks in the Peak District ranging from 6 - 9 miles

 

On our walks you will have time to enjoy the scenery, take photos and converse with friends.

 

Try before you become a member


Why not check out the 'Current Walk Programme' and come along as a guest to see how you like it before you join the club?

 

If you would like to join us for a walk please get in touch with the walk leader or contact:

 

General Enquiries:

Lynne Fox: 0775 232 6691

Marilyn Levers:01246 207789 M 07935 299124

 

Membership Enquiries:

Bryan Levers: 01246 207789 M 07805 258958

 

Membership: £10 per annum

Guest: Free for up to 2 "suck it and see" walks.

Current 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


March - April 2024


3 March.         Wirksworth Wander

7 miles/Grade B.   OL24 White Peak SK285539


Start:      The Market Square Wirksworth. w3w ///resolved.described.umbrella

Route:    Breamfield, Wigwell, Allport, Gorsey Bank, Wirksworth.

Leader:   Dave & Penny 07597661055 or 07852209639

Notes:     Toilet facilities at beginning of walk. Various P & D car parks, however there is often free roadside parking. There is a steep hill at the beginning of the walk. Pub option at end.


10th March.       Kinder Downfall

7.5 Miles/Grade D. OL 1 Dark Peak SK045867


Start:      Hayfield Kinder Rd. Park on the roadside just after The Sportsman

              (SK22 4LE) w3w/// tech.polices.jogging.

Route:    Bowden Bridge, Kinder Reservoir, Sandy Hays, Kinder Downfall, Red

               Brook, Oaken Clough, Clough, Stone House.

Leader:   Bryan 07805258958.

Notes:     Toilets at Bowden Bridge. VERY STEEP AND STRENUOUS ASCENT

               from Kinder Res to Sandy Hays (we will take our time on the ascent).

              Easy walk after. Pub at the end.


Sunday 17th March.  

7.5 Miles/Grade B

Start          Stannington - details to follow

Route        Stannington to Dungworth and back.

Leader      Kim 07596 698265.

Notes       TBC. 


24th March          Egress from Eyam

7.5 Miles/Grade D.    OL24 White Peak SK216767

Start:      Eyam museum S32 5QP. Park in the free car park on the right (entrance

              up the hill from the toilets). w3w ///print.custodian.verve

Route:    Bretton Clough, Stoke Ford, Hazelford, Mompesson’s Well, Town End,

               Eyam Church.

Leader:   Phil 07392 323387.

Notes:    Toilets at the car park. Cafe options in Eyam at the end. Steep descent

               from Mompesson’s Well (we will take it easy).


24th March, no walk scheduled

31st March, no walk scheduled


7th April.                 Three Dales and a Cathedral.

7.5 miles/Grade B.    OL24 White Peak SK153758.

Start:     Tideswell “Cathedral” church. SK17 8LF w3w: fastening.outdoors.card

Route:    Wheston, Limestone Way, Dam Dale, Hay Dale, Peter Dale, Tideswell.

Leaders: Roy & Cathy 07876 107618. Please text or WhatsApp if coming.

Notes:     Plenty of free parking on road outside the Cathedral. Pub or Cafe option

               at end.


14th April.                Matlock, Riber and Lumsdale

6.5 miles/Grade B+.    OL24 White Peak SK 299601

Start:      Bandstand on Hall Leys Park, Matlock. w3w ///reporter.digested.survey

Route:    Derwent Valley Heritage Way, High Tor, Riber, Lumsdale, Tansley,

               Matlock Green

Leader:  Marion 07901 831044

Notes:    Parking at Matlock Station (£6 cash and app). Some on-street parking

              near town centre. Toilets on park (20p). Two short sections of pavement.

              Steep ascent to Riber 850ft, partly on flagged path. Lumsdale is an area

              of historic ruined mills, ponds, falls and woods. Cafe at end. Dogs on

              lead.


21st April.                  A Meander from Milldale

8 miles/Grade B        OL24 White Peak SK136547

Start:     Milldale car park. Nearest postcode DE6 2GB. w3w///aboard.lawful.moped

Route:   Milldale, Rushden, Ilam Country Park, Izaak Walton Hotel, Dovedale

              Stepping Stones (if open - you know you want to do it!) and a gentle

              meander back to Milldale along the River Dove. We will leave the steep

              climbs, (Thorpe Cloud etc.) for another time.

Leader:  Karen 07813 600991

Notes:    Parking at Milldale NP Car Park is free.... Toilets in Milldale a little way

              from the start point.  Cafe type kiosk at the end of the walk.


28th April.                    Longshaw Round

6.25 miles/Grade B    OL24 White Peak SK265800

Start:      National Trust car park on the Longshaw Estate near Fox House Pub.

              w3w: ///them.eagle.tells. Post Code S11 7TZ (but this covers both NT car

              parks so is for getting to the general area only)

Route:    Longshaw Estate, Grindleford Station, Greenwood Farm, Lawrence Field,

               Longshaw.

Leaders: Dave & Penny. 07597661055 or 07852209639

Notes:   Toilet facilities at beginning. Cafe at end.

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



We ask that all walkers supply an emergency contact telephone number

Some Recent Walks

1st January 2024 - Traditional Chatsworth Jaunt


A lovely bright start to the year saw 10 members undertake the traditional year-opener, starting at Calton Lees and heading on through:


Edensor

Chatsworth House

The Hunting Tower

Swiss Cottage

Rabbit Warren

Beeley.



7th January 2024 - Problems, problems!


The footbridge marked on the map is no more!  Fortunately an adjoining landowner gave permission to traverse their garden to avoid a lengthy detour...

11th February 2024 -  Moss Valley Mosey


We occasionally get a change of air when a member takes us outside the Peak District.  The Moss Valley to the South-East of Sheffield is an area rich in history and industrial archaelogy, and a member who lives nearby took us on an informative and interesting walk, mixing great scenery with stops at places of interest within this SSSI.


Seldom Seen Engine House, a WW2 bunker buried deep in the woods and a footbridge built by German POWs all contributed to a stimulating walk - and the mud!  Who knew there was that much mud in all of Derbyshire?  The title of Muddiest PWG Walk has a new holder.

News & Notes


Members' weekends and social activities


PWG recently appeared in the Peak Advertiser with a story about one of our smallest but bravest members, Benji


VISUALLY CHALLENGED DOG LEADS WALKER AROUND PEAK DISTRICT


"We are all familiar with the sight of visually-impaired people being supported by their guide dogs, helping to improve the quality of life for the owner. However, turning this story on its head, the Peak Walking Group includes a member, Karen, whose visually impaired dog loves nothing more than roaming the Peak District on some fantastic walks.


Benji is a 14 year old Parsons Jack Russell who started to lose his sight 12 months ago and it continues to decline, unfortunately. How much he can see is not known – well-lit pathways through fields are good but stiles and edges are more precarious. He has been a fantastic walker in the Peaks all of his life and Karen is committed to “backpacking” him when the time comes, with the PWG continuing to support him doing the thing that he loves."

Thanks to Mike and Karen



Break away 2023, Shropshire



In May, we ventured away from our local patch to sunny Shropshire. Based near Church Stretton, there were 13 of us for the weekend, and 6 staying for a whole week to explore this lovely AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).


Saturday’s walk, led by Penny and Dave, was round the iconic Caer Caradoc hill. Feedback suggests that a good walk was had by all. Any reports of getting lost on the way down are much exaggerated!


Our Saturday evening meal involved a very rural drive along very narrow roads with high hedges to the Bottle and Glass pub at Picklescott where we had a lovely meal.


Sunday, another hot day saw us start with a meandering climb up to Ragleth Hill, mostly through shady woods with a heady fragrance of glorious bluebells.


Once out in the open on the ridge of Ragleth Hill, a stiff breeze cooled us down. The great views all around included Wenlock Edge, and the Long Mynd on the other side of the Stretton Gap.


We lingered over lunch before continuing to ‘the Pole’. Then came a challenging steep climb down. Continuing along a quiet lane we passed a hedge of pig topiary - think Miss Piggy and Captain Hogthrob of the Muppets!


The promise of a ‘coffee shack’ spurred us on through more lovely woodland.


At the unmanned Shack, it’s fair to say that the instructions for the machines needed a degree of faith - or maybe an actual Degree in Vending Technology?! However, some of us did procure (very good) ice-cream, and we all rounded off the walk with tea and cake at the excellent Berry’s tearooms back in Church Stretton.


During the week we took in some more of the local area, including the popular Cardingmill Valley, and the Waterfall Walk below the Long Mynd. We also walked up to the Long Mynd escarpment, and visited Attingham Park, with its grand Georgian mansion and wonderful walled garden, and Ludlow which is notable for its many half-timbered buildings.