Walk leader: Liam

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 10:30

End time: 17:00

Start and end point (circular route): The Greyhound Hotel at Cromford, DE4 3QE

Distance (in miles): 11

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

Full description: 
Starting from The Greyhound, we make our way along the scenic Derwent Valley via Bow Wood, Lea Mills and Holloway to the memorial stand, Crich stand, built in 1923. We'll have lunch by the stand and get an opportunity to go to the top of the stand (50p entry fee in coins) to get a great view of the Amber and Derwent Valley.

Then, we walk through Crich village, back down the Derwent Valley towards Cromford Canal and walk along the canal towpath along Whatstandwell village, Gregory's tunnel, Leawood Aqueduct cottage and Pumphouse and the High Peak Junction workshops. Finally it's an easy wander back to The Greyhound in Cromford for a drink.

Public transport or car sharing options: 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Catch X17 bus to the Greyhound Hotel, Cromford departing Sheffield Interchange stand D4 at 8:39, arriving at Cromford Greyhound for 10:09. PLEASE double check that the bus goes to Wirksworth. Returning buses from Cromford Greyhound are at 14:49, 15:49, 16:49 and 17:49.

PARKING: Car parking is available at Cromford Wharf, Cromford Mills or Cromford Rugby Club Car Parks. All are a 10-minute walk away from the start. If you’re planning to drive, please offer lifts in the Meetup comments.