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Overview

Walk the Eastern side of Derwent and Howden reservoirs up to Slippery Stones, then walk South along the Western paths back to Fairholmes.

Sunday, 6 August 2023
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Take the A57 from Sheffield, cross viaduct over Ladybower and turn immediately right.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70623 81226
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Chapelgate Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 18137 88873
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Fairholmes car park

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