B Walk from Hathersage

Walk Leader: Beverley Kelly
Distance: 8 Miles
Total Ascent/descent: 1400ft app 

Route Card and Elevation Profile click to enlarge

We shall explore a bit of gruesome history and discover some more recent history as we find where they quarried the stone for the Derwent Dams. We shall see some amazing stone formations as we survey the fantastic panorama of the Derbyshire Dales, but first we have a gentle flat stroll along the Derwent valley to Padley. 

Padley Hall has a gruesome history from Tudor times which I will tell you about as we view the remains. Adjacent is the steep slope of the old railway used to remove the stone for the Derwent dams and as we climb it we will discover historic remnants.

As we come out of the trees above the quarry we have ‘Surprise View’. Mother Cap is an extraordinary square stone shape, while Carl Wark is thought to have been an ancient Fort and Higger Tor gives us an easy bit of a climb.

Our descent is interesting and varied with clear views of the high levels we have been on. We shall pass interesting buildings and through wooded areas before we reach Hathersage and it's Gala in full swing.

This is a good B walk well suited for mid summer, with a steady climb and descent except for the 200ft of Bole Hill. We have plenty of time, but do carry enough fluid as the temperature is forecast to be high..

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