This walk has been cancelled

We regret that due to expected thunder storms this walk has been cancelled

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Biddulph Group

We are the Biddulph Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

North on A6013 to cross bridge to Traffic Lights. Left still on road to cross next bridge and take road on right signed Derwent Valley dams. After approx. 100 metres take path on left for Crookhill Farm. Continue across Bridge End Pastures before dropping down through Hagg Farm to The A57 Road. Cross road and Ashop River to climb up to Hope Cross on the old Roman Road. Continue along Hope Brink to Win Hill pike. Bearing left we descend through New Barn and the Springs to cross Ladybower Dam back to the car park.

Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
581.3m / 1907ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 20236 85937
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
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appeal.baseballs.hurricane
Start time:
10:00 am

Heatherdene Car Park, Off the A6013, just past Ladybower Dam. ( Fee Payable)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking