This walk has been cancelled

Roadworks on A57. Walk will be rescheduled in 2025.

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED. Note earlier start time.

From the car park we cross the Derwent Dam and walk along the Upper Derwent Reservoir before ascending Margery Hill and walking along Howden Edge with views of Derwent Edge. We then descend to and along the reservoir back to the car park. Risk assessment: Good paths, some rocky and muddy.

Thursday, 24 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
537.4m / 1763ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog.  Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17300 89301
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Fairholmes car park, Hope Valley, £6, contactless or coins. Toilets. May be some free parking on the approach road, Derwent Lane.

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