Walk leader: Clare

Co-leader: Bryn

Date: 06/06/2026

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 10.45am

End time: 3.45pm

Start and end point: Main road, Hathersage by the public toilets.

Start point - What 3 Words: kilowatt.bound.thighs

Distance (in miles): 9.3

Ascent (in meters): 400

Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: Higger Tor

Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead

Full description: 

A walk of stunning contrasts featuring moorland hills and edges, spectacular views, riverside paths, a wooded gorge, a National Trust estate, and the lovely village of Hathersage. We will walk by Derwent river and then onwards to just before Grindleford Train Station where will then ascend to the Longshaw Estate via Padley Gorge. Then we will go to Fox House where we can stop for refreshments. We'll then head towards Burbage Bridge and then to Higger Tor where we can enjoy the beautiful views of the moors, Stanage Edge and the Hope Valley. Then we will head back to Hathersage via the church.

We’ll stop for lunch somewhere on the route, so please come prepared.

Please note this will be a muddy or boggy walk (requiring sturdy walking boots).

Public transport or car sharing options: 

The 272 bus goes to Hathersage from the bus interchange and goes along Ecclesall road. If you catch the 9.45am bus you will get to Hathersage for 10.25am. You can also take the train as there is an hourly service on the Hope Valley line to Manchester. The 10.14 train will get you to Hathersage for 10.31am.

Use the comments section on Meetup to arrange lifts if you’re driving