Walk Leader: Emma

Co-Leaders: Jonathan and Catherine

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 09:40

End time: 11:40

Start point: Hope Station

End point (if not circular): Plough Inn at Hathersage

Distance (in miles): 4.63

Ascent (in meters): 108

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

Full description: 

Join us on the first stage of a 3-part walk along the Steel Cotton Rail Trail from Hope to back towards Sheffield, collecting walkers along the way in true Pied Piper style. Following the beautiful Hope Valley, we will trace the River Derwent on it’s scenic course before stopping for refreshments at the Plough Inn in Hathersage

All the early birds joining us on Part 1 of this walk are automatically invited to stay for Part 2 and 3 which brings us eventually to Dore and Totley Station.

Alternatively, having spent the morning in the Peaks, you may choose to catch the train back from Hathersage where this first part ends.

Pied Piper-related props and fancy dress encouraged! Please make sure to bring waterproofs and wear sensible shoes. It can get very muddy in the valley and the weather is particularly changeable at this time of year!

If you are joining us for Part 3 please bring a working headtorch as there is a chance we may be walking shortly after sunset!

See https://peakdistrictbytrain.org/the-steel-cotton-rail-trail/ for more route information on the route.

Public transport or car sharing options: 

We strongly recommend travelling by train for this linear walk. The best train from Sheffield is the 09:14 to Manchester Picadilly which also calls at Dore and Totley at 09:21. If you need to drive to the station, Dore and Totley is a good place to park as this is where Part 3 of the Pied Piper walk finally finishes.