Hayfield | Sun 03 Mar 2024 - 09:00AM

Rise and shine Ramblers! Our walks today will be taking place around Hayfield, predominantly on the western side of the Kinder Scout moorland plateau (the highest point in the Peak District at an elevation of 636m). ‘The Mass Trespass’ occurred around here on the 24th April, 1932. Hundreds of protesters defied the law by trespassing onto the prohibited Kinder Scout via William Clough and scuffled with landowners and gamekeepers. The harsh punishments for the protest organisers led to a public outcry which fuelled the ‘right to roam movement’ on open access land and led to the formation of the Peak District National Park. Some of the routes pass Kinder Downfall, the tallest Waterfall in the Peak District with a 30m drop, and famous for flowing in reverse with the presence of strong winds. It also has spectacular views west towards Kinder Reservoir.

What to bring

  • Walking Boots - NOT TRAINERS
  • Suitable trousers for walking - NOT JEANS
  • 2L of Water (3L on long or hot days)
  • Backpack (20-30 litres is ideal)
  • Waterproof Coat
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Warm Layers - Especially during our colder months. (Don’t forget those hats and gloves)

More information can be found on the gear page

Cost

Members: £13

Non-members: £18

Where to meet us

For the Sunday hikes we provide transport for you to and from the location of the hike. Please see below the timings and location of the bus stops. ARRIVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE TIMINGS

  1. 09:00 - Speaks.Month.Jabs | Tesco Extra taxi rank in Beeston
  2. 09:04 - Hosts.Overnight.Logic | Broadgate Park
  3. 09:07 - Warns.Stir.Secure | Lenton Grove (Humanities)
  4. 09:09 - Number.Villa.Files | David Ross Sports Village
  5. 09:11 - Pulled.Caves.Port | Lincoln Hall
  6. 09:16 - Apply.Extra.Rewarding | Marchwood Close (For Jubilee and Wollaton)
  7. 09:18 - Mole.Retain.Also | Raleigh Park
  8. 09:21 - Client.Gravy.Belt | Willoughby Avenue (For Lenton)
  9. 09:26 - Spray.Unable.Rental | University East Entrance Bus Stop (Dunkirk)
  10. 09:28 - Focus.Giving.Ranked | East Drive Bus Stop
bus route

Walk 2

Mill Hill and Kinder Reservoir

Walk 2 begins at the bus stop on the A57 at Snake Pass Summit (SK 088 929). Follow the Pennine Way southwest for 4km to reach the summit of Mill Hill (SK 061 904). Turn left and continue to follow the Pennine Way for 500m. At the crossroads turn right and follow the footpath down William Clough for 1.25km. At the fork, bear left and follow the permissive footpath for 1.25km, handrailing with Kinder Reservoir on the left. Continue straight and follow the bridleway for 250m. Continue straight and follow the track for another 250m. Continue straight and follow Kinder Road for 1km. Turn left and cross Bowden Bridge. Turn right and follow the footpath for 500m, handrailing with the River Kinder on the right. Join Valley Road and continue straight for 750m. Turn right and finish the walk at the George Hotel (SK 037 869).

Walk 3

Mill Hill and Lantern Pike

Walk 3 begins at the bus stop at Snake Pass Summit (SK 088 929). Follow the Pennine Way southwest for 4km to reach the summit of Mill Hill (SK 061 904). Turn left and continue to follow the Pennine Way for 500m. At the crossroads turn right and follow the footpath down William Clough for 1.25km. At the fork, bear right and follow the footpath for 1.25km. Continue straight and follow the bridleway for 250m. At the fork, bear right and follow the bridleway for 2.25km to reach Carr Meadow Farm. Turn left and follow the A624 for 500m. Turn right and follow the lane for 250m to reach Brookhouses. Turn left and follow Lanehead Road for 750m, passing Blackshaw Farm. Turn left and follow the Pennine Bridleway for 500m. At the fork, bear right and follow the path for 250m to reach the summit of Lantern Pike (SK 026 881). Continue straight along the path for 500m. Turn right and rejoin the Pennine Bridleway, following it for 1km. Sharply turn left and follow the footpath for 250m towards the Sewage Works. Turn right and follow the footpath for 500m, crossing a footbridge over the River Sett. Turn left and follow the Sett Valley Trail for 1.25km into Hayfield. Cross the A624 and turn right, finishing the walk at the George Hotel (SK 037 869).

Walk 4

Mill Hill, Kinder Downfall and Kinder Low

Walk 4 begins at a car park along the A624 (SK 033 909). Follow the path east across Chunal Moor for 1.25km to reach Harry Hut (SK 044 907). Turn right and follow the path for 750m. Turn left and follow the path for 1.25km to reach the summit of Mill Hill (SK 061 904). Continue straight and follow the Pennine Way for 6.25km, passing Sandy Heys, Kinder Downfall (SK 083 889), Kinder Low (SK 079 870) and Edale Rocks. Turn right at the crossroads and follow the bridleway for 1km, passing Edale Cross to reach Oaken Clough. Bear right and follow the footpath for 500m. At the fork, bear left and follow the footpath for 2km, passing through Turnstead Clough Farm. At the crossroads, continue straight and follow Edale Road for 500m to reach Bowden Bridge. Continue straight and follow the footpath for 500m, handrailing with the River Kinder on the right. Join Valley Road and continue straight for 750m. Turn right and finish the walk at the George Hotel (SK 037 869).

Walk 5

Snake Path, Kinder Downfall and Kinder Low

Walk 5 begins at a lay-by on the A57 in Snake Woodland (SK 109 910). Follow the track for 250m towards the River Ashop. Turn left and follow the permissive footpath for 500m. Turn right and cross the footbridge over the River Ashop. Follow the Snake Path for 5.25km up Ashop Clough . At the crossroads, turn left and follow the Pennine Way for 5.75km, passing Sandy Heys, Kinder Downfall (SK 083 889), Kinder Low (SK 079 870) and Edale Rocks. Turn right at the crossroads and follow the bridleway for 1km, passing Edale Cross to reach Oaken Clough. Bear right and follow the footpath for 500m. At the fork, bear left and follow the footpath for 2km, passing through Turnstead Clough Farm. At the crossroads, continue straight and follow Edale Road for 500m to reach Bowden Bridge. Continue straight and follow the footpath for 500m, handrailing with the River Kinder on the right. Join Valley Road and continue straight for 750m. Turn right and finish the walk at the George Hotel (SK 037 869).

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