Reach The Peaks - Chatsworth Loop
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Reach The Peaks - Chatsworth Loop

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

A guided hike in the Peak District for all abilities & experience. Come and enjoy the stunning sights with us!

By Tom King - Reach The Peaks

Date and time

Location

Nether End Car Park - DDDC

Church Lane Baslow DE45 1SR United Kingdom

Agenda

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Meet at Car Park

Tom King

Tom or other members of the group should arrive between 8:15 and 8:30. Look out for a Reach The Peaks cap if you aren't sure who you are looking for!

8:45 AM

Head Out

We will start walking at 8:45. Please ensure you arrive in time to then leave at 8:45, as if anyone arrives after this, we will likely have already set off walking. If you are running late please cal...

11:30 AM

Finish at Car Park

This is an estimation based on when we should finish, depending on the speed of the group. We may be back earlier or later than this, so please factor that into any plans around the walk.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Free venue parking

Reach The Peaks - Chatsworth Loop

🗓️ Date: Sunday 31st August

📍Start Location: Nether End Car Park, DE45 1SR

📏 Length: 6.6km / 4.1 miles (+/-2.5 hours)

Come join us for a morning hike at Reach The Peaks - Chatsworth Loop! Lace up your hiking boots and come with us for a lap around the beautiful areas around Chatsworth House as we head to Chatsworth Hunting Tower, Emperor Lake, Sowter Stone Waterfall and Queen Mary's Bower!

Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for an enjoyable walk as a beginner, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy fantastic views, fresh air, and the company of fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reach new heights and make lasting memories.

We will start from Nether End DDC Car Park at 8:45 am and head over to Chatsworth Hunting Tower before heading down to and around Emperor Laket.

From there, we head up to Sowter Stone Waterfall and up the hill to loop ariound Chatsworth House and on to Queen Mary's Bower. After that it's a nice steady walk back to the car park to finish.

Full route information is available on Komoot: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2470221864

The walk overall should take around 2 hours, but to factor in sightseeing, differing fitness levels, and just taking in the surroundings, we have scheduled this to take around 2.5-3 hours.

🚗 🚎 The car park is on Church Lane, Nether End, Baslow, DE45 1SR. The 218 Peakline bus service runs to the Car Park itself if you want to use public transport.

💧☀️ Please remember to bring water of some form, with us now being in the summer weather!

🥾 We also recommend good sturdy walking boots or shoes to keep a steady footing throughout

☎️ If there are any issues on the day (like you are running late or struggling to find us) then please call Tom on 07860597733

⚠️ Participants join this hike at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety and wellbeing.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking?

Yes, we are meeting from a paid car park Nether End, Baslow. Parking is arounf £6 for the full day and is payable by machine and app.

Is there public transport options?

Yes. The 218 Peakline bus from Sheffield Interchange stops at the car park.

Do I need any equipment or supplies?

We recommend decent-quality walking boots or shoes. It's also sensible to bring weather-appropriate clothing & maybe a windbreaker or raincoat in a small backpack, we do live in England after all! Lastly, a water bottle of some kind. Hydration is really important, even on shorter walks like this

Can I see the route in advance?

Yes. We use a free tool called Komoot to plan our walks and this one is available on there. Just sign up using the app or the website and view the walk on the following link: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2470221864

Organised by

Tom King - Reach The Peaks

Our aim is to grow a regular hiking community covering a variety of areas and different types of walks to meet all levels of experience.

Whether you are new to hiking, a seasoned veteran or just somewhere in between there will be an event to suit you.

Free
Aug 31 · 08:30 GMT+1