Ilham, Derbyshire Sunday 29th July 2012

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need   Distance: approx. 11 miles From Ilam we head up to Ilam Tops which will bring us nicely on to Dovedale Wood. After a nice amble through the woods, we fall upon Ilam Rock – quick look see. We then make our way over to the idyllic hamlet of Milldale where we may have …

Bakewell, Derbyshire Sunday 10th July 2011

Today’s Walks Moderate Leader: Jackie Gudgeon   Distance: 9 miles From Uppermill we follow the Huddersfield Narrows Canal for about a mile to reach the Brownhills Visitor Centre where there are toilets. We then climb by lane, track and moorland to reach the Pots & Pans War Memorial, giving us panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. We then …

Baslow, Derbyshire Sunday 26th June 2011

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need   Distance: 12 Miles Today’s walk starts with a nice steady climb out of Baslow, which brings us up onto Eaglestone Flat. Wellington’s Monument and Eagle Stone are to be found and the first challenge of the day awaits you. From here we make our way over to and along Curbar and Froggatt Edges. …

Castleton, Derbyshire Sunday 25th July 2010

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Mark & Julia Gibbons   Distance: 9 miles, Ascent 1050 ft This walk across riverside pastureland and the High Peak follows ancient marching roads, passing battlefields and a Roman fort. We begin with a gentle walk beside Peakshole Water and the River Noe, passing the Roman fort of Navio, to reach Brough. Touching the outskirts of …

Buxton, Derbyshire Sunday 1st March 2009

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jackie Gudgeon     Distance: 11 miles Buxton – Townend Farm – Red Gap Farm – King Sterndale – Deep Dale – Hillhead – Staker Hill – Fern House – Pavilion Gardens, Buxton.No great height today, but lots of ups and downs. Coupled with expected sticky conditions underfoot this could be quite tiring. Good views, weather …