Sat. 20th Aug.

The Wilsons’ plans have changed due to upcoming treatment. I am unable to
lead the walk on the 20th August. If you are interested in leading it I can send
details and/or the GPX data – please contact me. Otherwise it will however be
self-guided or a leader may emerge on the day.
The route gives a chance to explore the edges and valleys on a nominally 12 mile
walk starting from the car park just behind The Fox House (or beside the road).
Meeting from 10:00AM at the picnic tables in the car park on the far side for a
10:30AM start. The route will go up through the Burbage Valley and along
Stanage then down into Hathersage via the churchyard where folk can take a
break and have a snack. In Hathersage there will be an opportunity for a drink if
the party is amenable or go straight on to the river path before ascending to
Grindleford station. Crossing the main road the route goes up through Hay Wood
and onto White Edge, passing or stopping at The Grouse as the mood dictates.
The route descends to cross the main road into the Longshaw Estate before
returning to the Fox House. Again there will be the opportunity for a tea stop at
Longshaw. There are plenty of great views and time to be sociable. There are also
multiple opportunities to shorten the walk cutting across to the Longshaw Estate
at several points en route.
Jan Wilson