Day
1:
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:
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. (11 miles). |
Day
3:
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.
(11 miles). |
Day
4:
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.
(12 miles). |
Day
5:
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. (9 miles). |
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Day 6:
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
& Stannage 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.
Extension
total - 8 Days / 7 Nights
| With Luggage Tfr: £495 |
Without: £375 |
Grading: Hard |
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Day 6:
This breathtaking walk provides panoramic views for most
of the way. A great start past Winnats Pass takes you
by Castleton’s popular caverns which are well worth
a visit. You will climb to the summit of Mam Tor, known
as ‘shivering mountain’ because of the constantly
changing crumbling rock & take in the fine views over
the Hope & Edale valleys. Continue along Rushup Edge
before joining the Pennine Bridleway down to the attractive
village of Hayfield. (10 miles). |
Day
7:
From Hayfield you will climb past the striking Kinder
Reservoir to Sandy Heys where you join the southern end
of the Pennine Way. This well trodden path takes you past
the Kinder Downfall & the lofty heights of Kinder
Scout, the Peak Districts highest point. The challenging
trail then takes you past fantastic rock formations before
passing down the old packhorse route ‘Jacobs Ladder’
down to the start of the Pennine Way, Edale. (9 miles). |
Day
8:
Walk to the panoramic viewpoint at Hollins Cross where
you take the superb ridge walk overlooking the Vale of
Edale & the Hope Valley to Lose Hill. Drop to cross
the river Noe before climbing again to take in yet another
breathtaking panorama at Win Hill which now reveals Ladybower
reservoir & the Derwent Valley. Descend to the eastern
edge of the Hope valley & follow the river Derwent
along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way back to Hathersage.
(12 miles). |
