Long and beautiful circular walk offering the most scenic views of the Peak District national park.

Featured photo of this event:

Higger Tor by It's No Game is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Planned route:

Main viewpoints:

Yarncliff Wood
Longshaw Estate
White Edge
Gardom's Edge
Jumble Coppice
Baslow Edge
Curbar Edge
Froggatt Edge
Longshaw Pond
Burbage Edge
White Path Moss
Stanage Edge
Long Causeway
High Neb
Higger Tor
Carl Walk
Bole Hill Quarry
Padley Gorge

Notes:

In the Komoot link mentioned above you can find out more about this hike: photos and information about each viewpoint, length, specific route, ascents, descents, etc.
Make sure you do some hillwalking in the weeks before this event, otherwise you will feel exhausted and might not be able to complete the walk. This hike requires an adequate level of fitness.
This is a hilly walk. Make sure you understand the elevation gain and distance mentioned in the walk description. Ask yourself if you are able to complete this walk.
Be aware that if you are very slow, the rest of the group (including the walk leader) might not wait for you. The walk needs to be completed within the expected time window as some people have a long journey to do before being at home. Hence we will keep a reasonably fast pace all day, without having long breaks.

If you think this hike is too long or hard, you are welcome to join and make it shorter. If you look at the route you will see that it is possible to go back to Grindleford after 12 miles or after 18 miles. If necessary, I can explain you better during the day.
It might be useful to have the hiking route on your phone, so that in case you need to take a shortcut and/or can't keep the same pace of the group, you know where to go. However there are always people in the area and you could ask for some help. We won't be in a remote place.
If you have knee pain when walking downhill, try using hiking poles.
Fit and friendly dogs can join. But please keep your dog on a lead when we find livestock.
Please don't come with flat trainers and/or jeans. You need comfortable walking trousers and shoes with good grip (so that you minimise the risk of falling down and potentially getting injured).
The route is planned in advance using Komoot. The walk leader typically does not recce the walk before the event. It is possible to find muddy terrain and/or slippery paths.

It might be very windy and cold when we are on top of the hills. So you will need to bring some warm clothes with you.
Be aware that in case of extreme weather conditions this event might be canceled or postponed.
Any important news or updates before the event will be sent to you by email.
The main walk leader usually wears blue shoes and red backpack, you should be able to recognise him.
We have a WhatsApp community which you can join after attending at least one event.
We would like the group to offer more walks, and of different level. But we need more people to help by creating hiking routes and/or leading walks. If you are interested to be involved, please talk to the organisers. In case you don't have experience, we will help you.

Weather forecasts:

Peak District: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/specialist-forecasts/mountain/peak-district
Stanage Edge: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Stanage-Edge/forecasts/458
High Neb: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcqzd69kf

What to bring:

required: walking clothes, hiking shoes, enough food and water for a full day
recommended: raincoat, warm fleece, comfortable backpack, phone
optional: hiking poles, hat, cap, suncream, sunglasses, camera, torch, gloves

More details:

Start Time: 8:00am
Meeting point: Grindleford Station Cafe, Upper Padley, Grindleford, S32 2JA
Length: 27 miles / 45 km (with the option to shorten it to 12 or 18 miles only)
Elevation Gain: 2,700 feet / 800 mt
Difficulty: Hard
Duration: around 12 hours

Public transport:

direct trains from Manchester
direct trains from Sheffield

Terms and Conditions:
Anyone joining this walk is responsible for their safety and health (including guests). We do not have any insurance policy covering injuries. If you join this event, you must agree to these conditions.

If you have any questions, please contact the event organiser.

Peak District walk: Baslow Edge, Stanage Edge, Higger Tor (12 / 18 / 27 m)