Peak District Walkers Hikers Ramblers and Leisure Group

There are many wonderful walking routes starting from Hathersage, so let's gather and go with the flow. If the weather's nice, we'll go up on high, maybe doing a bit of scrambling on the way. If not, we'll aim for more sheltered ground. Anything goes, we'll decide on the day depending on how adventurous everyone feels! That of course means that the distance is to be decided, but expect around 12 miles, give or take, so a decent level of fitness will be required.

Be prepared for anything, including possible river crossings, wet/muddy/slippery conditions, rocks etc.

Also, please ensure you bring a head torch as we will likely not get back to Hathersage in daylight.

Dogs are welcome at owner's liability.

Stating at 9.30am
Meet at the main Edale carpark with the toilets. Usually a £6 charge for the day so car sharing advisable.
We will head up Grindsbrook so the main climb is done for the day! Then across Edale Moor Upper Torr and Ringing Roger and Mad Women’s Stones rocky outcrops. Is there a Mad Man’s Stone I don’t know about 😂
We will go down Crookstone Hill and back along the lower paths to Edale.
Could be great views on a cold winters day from the top 🤞
Please be ‘walk fit’ and capable of walking 10 miles to ensure we get back before dark.
Usual bring rucksack, waterproofs, walking boots, poles, lunch and drinks.
Dogs welcome.
Maybe a beer in one of the local hostels before we say goodbye.
Look forward to seeing you on the day.

For those who want a bit of respite from the Christmas shopping here is the chance to do a gentle walk with just 300 metres of ascent and around 12 miles distance.

This is a relatively easy walk and is suitable for most people with an average or above level of fitness.

We will take the walk at a nice steady pace with lots of time for photographs along the way.

We start in the pretty village of Monyash outside the St Leonards church (W3W : ///shelter.beeline.duos) on the village green.

Those who get there early are welcome to join me for breakfast in the Cafe.

We will then initially head north before heading down to Lathkill Dale. We follow the river and will have adequate time to stop and look at some of the more interesting things we will find along the way.

Eventually we will reach the village of Allport where we will leave the river Lathkill and temporarily join the river Bradford for our journey to the village of Youlgrave.

Depending on how we are doing we will probably stop here for lunch in Youlgrave before continuing our journey on the Limestone way back to Monyash.

Please bring food and drinks for the day and appropriate clothing and footwear for the time of year.

Well behaved dogs are welcome.

Please note the walk start time.....10:00.

This is when I will be leaving Monyash hopefully accompanied by lots of you.

If for some reason you are unable to come, please change your RSVP at the earliest opportunity to give someone else the chance to attend.

Please note, this walk will happen no matter what the weather conditions :-

Sun, wind, rain, snow, sleet and cloud (or any combination) will not stop this event from happening.

There is a full moon on 15 December called the Cold Moon. It aligns with the winter solstice. It is also called Long Nights Moon and the Moon before Yule. Walking in moonlight is a really magical experience if we have a clear night. If not it is still good fun.
In December Castleton looks its best with the Christmas lights.
Plan is to meet on old mam tor road where there is free on street parking in Castleton, at the junction with Arthur’s Way at 6 pm.
We will walk up onto mam tor, maybe calling in at the Odin mine, and then make our way back into Castleton to see the lights followed by a drink in The George to warm up. We will be out 3-4 hours.
Warm clothing, a good head torch plus spare batteries, as well as grippy boots essential.
Well behaved dogs welcome but will need to be kept on a lead.
I am not first aid trained or a professional mountain guide so attendance is at your own risk.

About 9.5 - 10 miles moderate walk with approx 2000 feet of ascent. Will be taken at a steady pace that suits everyone.
The picture is Win Hill in its winter cloak. We are more likely to be greeted by a muddy win hill when we go. We can but hope though.
Pack your warm clothing hat gloves and waterproofs with a duvet or something else toasty for when we stop for breaks and lunch on the hill. Bring packed lunch, drink- hot is nice- plus snacks. Head torch just in case.
Sturdy boots with good grip are a must. No trainers.
Dogs welcome but please keep on lead around livestock.
We meet at car park on Carr Lane in Thornhill. Type in Carr Lane Hope Valley into google which will take you to the general area. The car park takes around 20 cars so is clearly visible. No toilets. It is free to park there.
OS map reference is SK19755 83929
What3Words app: slower.stuck.duplicity.
Check out Thornhill Carrs nature reserve on Derbyshire wildlife trusts web site. It gives a clear description where the car park is if you are not sure.
Meet 9.15 ready to start walking at 9.30. We will not wait for anyone who is late.
We head north down Thornhill Carrs trail with some bird spotting on the way, bring your binoculars if you are interested. Bear with any twitchers if you’re not. We then head up Parkin Clough which is steep, muddy and usually slippy. Win Hill next stop then down to cross snake road and up and over crook hill. Nice little circuit.
I am not first aid trained or a professional mountain guide so attendance is at your own risk.
I’ll keep an eye on the weather and send a message with details of the forecast closer to the time.

After all the Xmas festivities you might fancy a blast on Boxing Day.
Meeting on The Green in Baslow we will walk up onto Baslow Edge and Curbar Edge and then down to Froggat. We return along the River Derwent and Calver Mill back to Baslow.
Distance 7.2 miles but will be at a fairly fast pace.
Ascent 935ft
Meet 9.30am for 10am prompt start.
Be ‘walk fit’ and bring rucksack , walking boots (not fashion trainers), waterproof jacket (and trousers) food and drink.
Dogs welcome.
Bring any left over mince pies to share if you would like to . The diet starts soon 🤭
Looking forward to good walk and an early finish to get back to the festivities with family and friends.

This is the first of 2 weekend walks in North Wales in January 2025.

We meet at the layby by Plas-Y-Brenin (W3W: ///burden.allowable.plan) ready for a 10:00 departure.

A winter ascent of Moel Siabod. Just 7.1 Miles and 800 metres of ascent.

Many of you have done this mountain in Snowdonia in the past but its a different beast in the Winter with ice cold wind and it regularly has deep snow drifts on the summit in January. That's not to mention the scrambles down rocks on the way to the quarry on the descent.

Here is a link to the route:

https://out.ac/IWx3Jv

You will need a good level of fitness and a sense of adventure to complete this walk. I am looking for a smallish team of up to 15 to join me.

Crampons or Microspikes are probably a good idea as is an Ice axe (if you know how to use it).

I am not organising accommodation but will be happy to co-ordinate through a WhatsApp group for these trips. Message me if you want to join and I will add you to the group and perhaps we can all stay somewhere together.

You are responsible for bringing appropriate clothing and footwear and you will require food and fluids for the day.

The walk leaves the layby next to Plas-Y-Brenin at 10:00 on the dot.

Any questions please let me know.

Thank you.

Stephen Hodgkins
07960615222