Day 1: Arrive Hathersage
Arrive at your accommodation in Hathersage. With easy access to Sheffield & the M1 Hathersage is an attractive village overlooked by a line of Gritstone Edges.
Day 2: Hathersage - Baslow (11 miles)
Start your journey with a walk to Higger Tor & the remains of the Iron Age fort Carl Wark which offers splendid vistas over the Hope Valley. Further down the trail pass the vertical face of Burbage Rocks before dropping to the Longshaw Estate, presented to the National Trust by the Duke of Rutland in 1927. Continue past a succession of gritstone edges including Froggatt, Curber & Baslow, looking out over the Chatsworth Estate. Pass Wellington’s monument before your final descent into Baslow, standing at the northern gates to Chatsworth.
Day 3: Baslow - Monsal Head (11 miles)
Amble through the impressive Chatsworth Estate with a chance to visit the opulent house & gardens. Often referred to as ‘Palace of the Peak’ Chatsworth is without doubt one of the finest of great houses in Britain. A walk through Manners Wood, part of the Haddon Estate provides an opportunity to visit another of Britain’s great houses, Haddon Hall. The 16th century terraced gardens are thought by many to be the most romantic in England. Passing through Bakewell, known for its delicious pudding you will arrive at one of Derbyshires prettiest villages Ashford in the Water. The walk to Monsal Head provides superb views across the Wye valley & the picture postcard scenery of Monsal Dale.
Day 4: Monsal Head - Eyam (12 miles)
From Monsal Head you will follow the river Wye along the Monsal Trail through Water-cum-jolly Dale to Millers Dale. Passing through Tideswell Dale takes you to ‘Cathederal of the Peak’ Tideswell, known for its magnificent 14th century church of St John the Baptist. On through pretty Litton you will pass through the dramatic gorge at Cressbrook Dale before strolling through Silly Dale to Foolow & onto the infamous plague village of Eyam. Eyam is also home to Eyam Hall, a wonderful, unspoilt 17th century manor house that is now open to the public.
Day 5: Eyam - Castleton (9 miles)
Climb to Bretton which offers marvellous panoramic views over the area. Stroll past Abney Low to the isolated hamlet of Abney before passing Robin Hoods Cross to Bradford Dale. Join the Limestone Way at Old Moor before descending past the 11th century Peveril Castle into Castleton. Situated at the head of the Hope Valley Castleton is a popular place surrounded by dramatic scenery.
Day 6: Castleton - Hathersage (11 miles)
Leaving Castleton behind you will pass by the base of Mam Tor before reaching the spectacular viewpoint at Hollins Cross. A fine ridge walk along ‘The Great Ridge’ offers fantastic panoramic views over the both the Hope & Edale valleys below. Yet more impressive vistas lie in wait as you reach the summit of Win Hill & look out over the Derwent valley, Ladybower reservoir & Stanage Edge. Descending through attractive pine woodland you will reach the Derwent Valley Heritage Way which takes you along the banks of the River Derwent the rest of the way to Hathersage.
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