A Walk Lead by John Gobin
10.5 miles, 1800ft Ascent
We leave the town center towards the south and walk alongside the River Derwent, then start a steady climb over the next mile and a half. Cross over a road and walk alongside into open moorland climbing gently towards Higger Tor (1391ft) with some amazing views across the landscape. We then drop down slightly towards a carpark, cross over the road and head north towards White Path Moss (1499ft) where, weather permitting we can have lunch. Once on the move again we head north west onto Stanedge Edge for the next couple of miles. You may see Hang gliders and Paragliders together with a number of climbers along the route. We then start to descend down a gravel path, then a steep descent through a field of ferns towards N Lees road, onto the road, then off a track heading back downhill and eventually into Hathersage.
There will be very little shelter along the route, so hopefully not too much sun, Wind and Rain ....
Hathersage has a good choice of Pubs and places to eat. on the Main Road, which is a short walk from the car park.
The Coach should be able to park in the Oddfellows Road Car Park. The closest toilets are on the main road (A6187).
B Walk Lead by Pat Guy
7 miles, 1100 ft Ascent
This month's destination is Hathersage in the Derbyshire Peak District.
The walk will start by turning onto Baulk Lane which stretches for about 1 mile. It is a good track with a steady ascent. We will then go to have a look at Bronte Cottage and then onto Green's house and passing Dennis Knoll and then onto the edge. Lunch will be taken on our way up to the edge. After a short walk along the edge we will walk out Stanage Poll and return to the edge to start our descent.
This path leads down to a minor road (toilets are available here) then down to North Lees (Bronte Cottage and North Lees is where the Bronte sisters had holidays) we then follow a good path down to Hathersage.
Although the walk is a steady ascent and descent the paths are mainly gradual and in good condition.
A map will accompany this description on Saturday.
C Walk Lead by Gwyn jones
When I came to Hathersage to recce the C walk the long term weather forecast was for a sunny day with temperatures in the 20’s. So I have chosen a very easy walk along the riverside to Grindleford and back again. There are no climbs, no stiles and the footing is good (mostly grassland). Also there is some shade from the trees on the riverside and a short spell through a wooded area. There are a number of gates.
