Walks

The walk starts from Sutton Reservoir on Old Leek Road at 10am.

Nearest postcode is SK11 0HZ.

To get there go through Macclesfield, past the football ground, over the canal and then take 2nd left on to Robin Lane. Carry on through Lyme Green village to the crossroads and turn right on to Old Leek Road. The reservoir is about 1 mile further along this road. Plenty of parking on the roadside.

Walk details:

We walk along the side of the reservoir to reach the canal, back to Oakgrove and then we follow a water channel that brings up towards Croker Hill. We then traverse around the hill, joining the Gritstone Trail to descend to Foxbank Farm and then go steeply up to Ridge Hill. Along quiet lanes through Sutton Lane Ends and then back along fields and a wood to the start.

This is a very varied, quiet walk with a couple of steep ascents.

Outline: A classic loop walk from Edale that goes up the Grindsbrook Clough valley and takes in Ringing Rodger. This rocky route provides magnificent and extensive views over the Edale Valley and beyond. It is ideal when a strong westerly wind is blowing as the ascent is very well protected.

Difficulty: Sustained  steep ascents and descents.  Some steep sections on rock may require the use of hands. Some paths may be muddy. 

Walk start: 10:30hrs at Edale Village Hall Car Park, Edale, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 7ZQ. Google Maps Lat/Long 53.364577,-1.814714. OS map The Peak District - Dark Peak OL1, Grid Reference SK 12399 85334

Route: Edale Village Hall Car Park, Grindsbrook Clough, Fox Holes, Upper Tor, Nether Tor, Ringing Roger, The Nab, Ollerbrook Clough, Ollerbrook Farm, Edale Village, Edale Village Hall Car Park..

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The walk starts at 10am from Heatherdene car park , Ashopton ( lower car park near the toilets ) GPS waypoint SK202858

Nearest postcode S33 0BY

Directions to the start: Make your way to Whaley Bridge,  then take A6 Chapel-en-le-Frith bypass, turn left at sign to Rushop/ Edale/ Castleton and continue to a left turn down Winnats Pass. Drive through Castleton and Hope . About a mile after Hope turn left onto the A6013 through Bamford . Heatherdene car park is on the right after the Ladybower dam. The charge for all day parking is £7 ( pay and display cash and card) 

The journey from Wilmslow is 31 miles and takes about an hour. 

Walk details: After an initial climb through forest plantations overlooking Ladybower dam to the craggy height of Win Hill , there follows a superb, view-filled  saunter on a broad, grassy ridge over Wooler Knoll to Hope Cross. Dropping into the Ashop Valley the return route undulates along the full length of the western arm of the reservoir. The walk is on clear paths and tracks and the height gain is 1,590 feet/ 485 metres 

Outline: A widely varied walk across the moorland above Eyam with opportunities for magnificent views.

The walk starts at 10.00am from the free car park (S32 5AD) off Hawkshill Road opposite Eyam Museum.

Route to Eyam: from the A6, bear left on the A623 (signed Chesterfield and Sheffield) at the roundabout after passing Chapel-en-le-Frith. Follow the A623 for 10.5 miles, before turning left on the B6521, signed Eyam Village. Follow the B6521 uphill for 0.4 miles, then turn left on Church Street. Follow Church Street as it winds through Eyam for another 0.4 miles, then turn right onto Hawkhill Road, signed for the Museum, Youth Hostel and parking. There are two car parks; the one at the back is free and therefore recommended. There are toilets in the pay and display car park.

The walk starts with a brisk climb up alongside the Eyam Youth Hostel, through fields with sheep to Sir William Hill trig point and Eyam Moor, with magnificent views towards Stanage Edge, then down into Bretton Clough, and a gradual rise up to Offerton Moor, looking across the valley back towards Eyam Low Hill. We then walk down to the village of Abney, and back to Eyam. The walk is fairly hilly, with 1670 feet ascent, The paths are generally reasonable although they may be muddy if there has been recent rain. Some descents are uneven and poles may be useful.

Outline: The walk starts from Corbar Road in Buxton, goes through Corbar Woods and up to Corbar Cross, along the escarpment and then descends to Errwood Reservoir, along the reservoir before climbing back up to Buxton.

Transport: There should be plenty of roadside parking on Corbar Road. If you park near Nr 26 Corbar Road we will be close to the entrance to Corbar Woods. To get there take the A5004 from Whaley Bridge towards Buxton. On the outskirts of Buxton and just after the entrance to the Cavendish Hospital, turn left into Corbar Road. Park on the RHS opposite Nr. 26.

Start: 10:00hrs at roadside parking near 26 Corbar Road, Buxton SK17 6FB.

Route: From Corbar Road in Buxton, the route climbs through Corbar Woods to Corbar Cross then runs along the escarpment with fine views down to Fernilee and Errwood reservoirs. It drops down to follow part of the old Roman road between Buxton and Whaley Bridge, then descends to Errwood reservoir. Lovely views again as the route runs along and above Errwood then climbs steadily back up towards Buxton, across the golf course, across and briefly along the A5004 and into Corbar Woods to return to the starting point.

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25/06/26 Thursday.Minninglow tumulus and Parwich.8.7 miles.Moderate.Leader Clare Pinder

Start of walk: the walk starts at 10am from the pay carpark (app or contactless £6.60) at the Minninglow car park on the High Peak Trail (SK 19459 58157: DE4 2PN : immunity.delays.subsystem). 

Directions to start: taking the Grin Low road to the High Peak Bookshop;  turn right onto A515 for 8 miles; turn left onto A5012 for 1.9 miles; turn right onto Parwich Road at Pikehall for .7 miles; turn left after going under the bridge and the carpark is on the left. I can give 3 lifts.

The walk: we head towards Uppermoor Farm and follow the top path across limestone fields with several wall stiles, with wide views either side, into the very pretty Parwich village; we then skirt Ballidon Quarry to take the path to Roystone Grange; then head up to walk through the tumulus site at  Minning Low, returning to the start via the High Peak Trail.

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This is an easy one;

Delamere Forest- meet Barnes Bridge car park 10.00am. 8 miles, 854 ascent, 863 descent, max. Height 571feet.

NOTE FROM PETER  that this is not the main Delamere Forest car park. Post code  is WA6 6NY. I think the car park is free but quite small. 

Delamere Way to Manley Common, Eddisbury Way, Sandstone trail to Pale Heights, Visitors Centre, Blakemere Moss back to cars

I haven't been there in a long time but I'll be doing it tomorrow so may alter if necessary.  If I'm not in contact on Thursday this is it.

Beverly

Outline: By starting at Cutthroat Bridge on the A57 we can easily walk the length of Stanage Edge and return across Bamford Moor. There are good views on the Edge and back across the Moor

The walk starts at 10.00am from the Cutthroat Bridge free car park (S10 4QZ) on the A57. There is plenty of space, but no toilets. If using SatNav, this postcode area is vast and unhelpful. We suggest you use S33 0AX (Ladybower Inn) which is near the A57/A6013 junction (see below).

Route to Cutthroat Bridge. There are two options: via the Snake Pass (A57) or via Castleton. There are frequent roadworks on the Snake Pass, and we prefer to avoid this, although it may be a little shorter. For the Castleton route: leave Castleton on the A6187 in the direction of Hathersage, but after about 4 miles turn left at lights onto the A6013 signed Bamford and Ladybower. Follow the A6013 for 2.8 miles until you meet the A57 at a T-junction. Turn right signed Sheffield. After about a mile, on your right you will see the entry to the car park.

We leave the car park on easy paths to Bamford Moor before a gradual rise up to Stanage Edge. We detour briefly left to reach the end of Stanage Edge and then return along the length of the Edge. We descend gradually back to Bamford Moor, walking below the cliffs on the Sheffield Country Walk (not as grand as it sounds). We return via Hordron Edge taking in a Bronze Age stone circle, and another gradual descent back to the car park. Some parts are uneven and poles may help. Gaiters only advised if there has been recent rain.

The walk starts at 10am at Curbar Gap car park ( SK262747) , all day parking fee £6, but free for National Trust members. 

Nearest postcode  S32 3YR brings you to Bar Road on the hill up to the  car park after left turn off A623 at Calver.

Directions to the start: Make your way to Whaley Bridge and take the A6 Chapel- en- le- Frith bypass. Turn left onto the A623 and continue through Stoney Middleton to Calver. Just past the Derbyshire Craft Centre ( on the left)  turn left, signed Froggatt and Curbar. In a few metres bear right up Curbar Lane towards Curbar village, then onto Bar Road.  Follow the steep road uphill for about a mile, passing laybys on the left. At the top of the hill turn left into Curbar Gap car park.

Walk description:  This is a very scenic walk on undulating moorland paths and estate tracks. The route follows White Edge, Longshaw Estate, the Grouse Inn, Froggatt Edge and Curbar Edge.  Our lunch stop will be at Longshaw, where there are toilets, picnic tables and a walled garden with benches.

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The walk starts at 10 am at the car park by Lamaload Reservoir.

Directions to the start:   own route to Macclesfield, take the Buxton Road at Arighi Bianchi, keep to the main road, not using the old routes. After about 4 miles look for a left turn signposted Saltersford and Goyt Valley. Take this side road, ignoring the bad road surface and after about 1.2 miles turn left into the car park at Lamaload.

WARNING:   be careful about using a post code for Lamaload, as this led me to the Water works on the other side with no direct road connection.

The walk goes across Redmoor to Thursbitch and then climbs to Shining Torr, along the ridge to Pyms Chair, returning via the Works at Lamaload and to the car park.

The walk starts at 10am in Macclesfield Forest at the parking spaces by Ridgegate Reservoir just past the Leather Smithy pub grid reference SJ953 715. Post code SK11 0NE.

Please make sure you park in the marked bays to avoid any risk of a fine.

Directions to the start: go to Macclesfield, southwards  past Arighi Bianchi on the Leek road. After about a mile, at the traffic lights, bear left towards Langley and Sutton, under canal bridge, keep bearing left through Langley along Clarke Lane to the Leather Smithy.

The walk goes back along Clarke Lane and then along the side of the reservoir, climbing up to Walker Barn, along Charity Lane and into Macclesfield Forest, to Forest Chapel, Standing Stone Car park, descending towards Trentabank and back to the start.

At Forest Chapel we will look at the water flows into the Rivers Bollin, Dean and Wildboarclough.

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