Day
1:
Settle into your accommodation – either a
fine B&B or quality country Inn.
Day
2:
Travelling South you will pass through Grindleford
to the infamous plague village of Eyam, which has
a number of interesting buildings including the
17th century manor house at Eyam Hall. Away from
Eyam takes you through rolling fields criss crossed
by row upon row of drystone walls through the pretty
village of Foolow. You will continue past St Peters
Stone to Litton before arriving at the ancient village
of Tideswell, known locally as ‘Cathedral
of the Peak’ because of its imposing 13th
century church. You will continue through Great
Hucklow to an amazing ridge at Bretton before a
memorable descent through Abney & back to Hathersage
(21 Miles).
Day
3:
A short walk along the road takes you away from
Hathersage onto minor paths through green fields
& into mixed woodland. You will pass through
the small village of Abney before joining the track
up to Bradwell Edge revealing splendid views out
over Bradwell with Mam Tor & Kinder Scout beyond.
Further progress exposes views to the East of Stannage
Edge & Burbage Rocks before you drop down to
Brough. Your final pathway takes you past the Roman
fort at Navio before following the River Noe along
the Hope Valley to Castleton (8.5 miles).
Day
4:
Your second ride takes you to the Upper Derwent
Valley Reservoirs. Situated amongst forested banks
of pine beneath the surrounding high moorland this
enjoyable ride has a distinctive alpine feel. The
reservoirs were made famous by the 617 Dambusters
squadron who trained with their bouncing bombs during
WW2. This gently undulating route is much different
than your previous days ride and demonstrates the
variety the Peak District offers (18 or 28 miles).
Day
5:
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 (11 miles).
