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Howden Edge and Ladybower
Date: Sunday 6th December 2009
Meet: Fairholmes Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK172892
Nearest Postcode: n/a
Distance: 12 miles
Doing decent walks in the winter months is always a challenge to achieve a circular route in the daylight available so today we hope to make use of the bus that zips around Ladybower to drop us at the bottom of the big hill for a great day out.
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Spice East Midlands Mince Pie Special
Date: Sunday 13th December 2009
Meet: Monsal Head Car Park, Nr Bakewell
OS Grid Reference: SK184714
Nearest Postcode: DE45 1NL
Distance: 6.5 miles
Charming walk along Monsal Dale and Cressbrookdale with of course the Mince Pies and Hot Chocolate included. Monsal Head Hotel does an excellent cooked breakfast (at a price!) if you want to be completely decadent but pre-book with the Hotel and allow an extra hour for this. Also Whitby Walking Weekend, but they'll have a few mince pies as well.
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Post Party Cobweb Buster in Dovedale (11am start!)
Date: Sunday 20th December 2009
Meet: Car Park Nr Dog & Partridge at Thorpe
OS Grid Reference: SK163505
Nearest Postcode: DE6 2AT
Distance: 10 miles
You can make it! With our Xmas Party / Dinner Dance the night before there are sure to be a few sore heads but with a later start and the great scenery in this area it'll give everyone that great pre-Xmas boost.
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Xmas Cracker from High Peak Junction
Date: Sunday 27th December 2009
Meet: High Peak Junction Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK313560
Nearest Postcode: DE4 5HN
Distance: 6 miles
If you have had enough turkey to last you two lifetimes, this walk will make you feel much better. We travel from High Peak Junction up to Black Rocks and then back via Bolehill and Wirksworth Moor, through the Wigwell Grange Estate to the Midshires Way and back to the start. Turkey sandwiches will be banned!
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Eyam, Froggatt Edge and Abney Moor
Date: Sunday 3rd January 2010
Meet: Eyam Main Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK216767
Nearest Postcode: S32 5QP
Distance: 11 miles
A relatively easy walk to start the New Year but taking in some of the best walk locations in the Peak District. Eyam, Calver, Froggatt Edge, Hay Wood, Grindleford Station, Upper Padley, Eyam Moor, Abney Moor, Sir William Hill and back to the start. There's also a tea shop stop and excellent pub stop as well - we must be getting soft!
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Winhill and Hope from the Yorkshire Bridge
Date: Sunday 10th January 2010
Meet: Nr Yorkshire Bridge Inn
OS Grid Reference: SK201850
Nearest Postcode: S33 0AZ
Distance: 6.5 miles
Another winter warmer which sees us taking the gentle route to the top of Winhill with its great views over the surrounding countryside. We then make our way downwards to Hope with possible brief tea shop or pub stop and then return to the Yorkshire Bridge Inn for a well earned thirst quencher or full sunday lunch if you prefer.
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Totley Moor and Hathersage Booths
Date: Sunday 17th January 2010
Meet: Longshawe Estate
OS Grid Reference: SK266790
Nearest Postcode: S11 7TZ
Distance: 11 miles
Meeting at the Longshawe Car Park close to the Grouse Inn we head off onto Totley Moor and across the famous Totley Tunnel, our route then takes us North and West across Houndskirk Moor and Hathersage Moor before arrival for a well deserved pub stop at Hathersage Booths. Final leg is along the Derwent and then up into the Padley Gorge for a final traverse of the Longshawe Estate. Great countryside!
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Black Rocks and High Peak Trail
Date: Sunday 24th January 2010
Meet: Black Rocks Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK291557
Nearest Postcode: DE4 4GT
Distance: 7 miles
A slightly longer but easily accessed walk with shorter travelling times at the southern edge of the Peak District which starts from high ground with excellent views and leads us to paths skirting Wirksworth and eventually leading us back to the High Peak Trail for the gentle stroll back to the start.
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Ludworth Moor and Etherow Valley
Date: Sunday 31st January 2010
Meet: Hayfield / Glossop Road A624
OS Grid Reference: SK033907
Nearest Postcode: SK13 6JY
Distance: 12 miles
Slightly different walk in the area to the south of Glossop. A quick traverse across Ludworth Moor takes us into the Etherow Valley past Broadbottom, Charlesworth and back to the start and the welcome of the Grouse Inn at Chunal.
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Hulme End, Warslow and Brund
Date: Sunday 7th February 2010
Meet: Hulme End Visitor Centre Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK102593
Nearest Postcode: SK17 0EX (Manifold Inn)
Distance: 6.5 miles
A popular walking and leisure area near to Hartington. Our walk starts from the Manifold Valley Visitors Centre at Hulme End and goes past the Manifold Inn and North to Brund. We head West and then South from here through Warslow to join the Manifold Valley Way and return to the start. Lunch at the Manifold Inn if required.
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Valentines Day Walk around Lovers Leap (with optional curry!)
Date: Sunday 14th February 2010
Meet: Stoney Middleton Nr Little India
OS Grid Reference: SK222757
Nearest Postcode: S32 4TF
Distance: 12.5 miles
Our walk starts at Little India a rather oddly shaped restaurant building precariously located at the foot of the Lovers Leap cliffs in Stoney Middleton. The walk itself skirts Longstone Moor and includes Monsal Head, Cressbrookdale and many pub stop opportunities including the rather bizarre pub at Wardlow Mires if open. Why not stay on for an (optional) curry at Little India - let us know about this when you book.
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Abney Moor from Sir William Hill
Date: Sunday 21st February 2010
Meet: Off Sir William Hill Road
OS Grid Reference: SK210777
Nearest Postcode: S32 5QD (Barrell Inn)
Distance: 5.5 miles
Peak District moorland and scenery at its best. A simple walk in a stunning location that takes us out across the moor to Abney and then returning via Stoke Ford back to the start. Plenty of options for a pub stop at the end of the walk.
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Wharncliffe Woods and Thurgoland
Date: Sunday 28th February 2010
Meet: Wharncliffe Woods Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK324950
Nearest Postcode: n/a
Distance: 12.5 miles
Another completely new walk and our second in this rugged area of man made lakes and woods. Easily reached from the M1 so although further North than usual not longer in time. Renowned area for Mountain Bikers and Climbers as well as walkers and we cover all the main leisure areas.
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Gratton Moor from Middleton
Date: Sunday 7th March 2010
Meet: Middleton Nr Youlgreave
OS Grid Reference: SK194632
Nearest Postcode: n/a
Distance: 7 miles
Our walk today incorporates Gratton Dale, Long Dale and Gratton Moor returning to the start via the River Bradford. There are no pubs in Middleton so we'll stop off in Youlgreave after the walk for some well earned refreshment and the possibility of lunch. Slightly longer walk than usual so plenty of snacks and drinks are recommended.
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The Roaches, Ramshaw Rocks and Flash
Date: Sunday 14th March 2010
Meet: Gradbach Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SJ998662
Nearest Postcode: SK17 0SU
Distance: 11 miles
Partly familiar territory and partly not, the Roaches, Ludds Church and Hen Cloud are always a delight. On this occasion we also visit the prominent Ramshaw Rocks and the high village of Flash to round off a familiar walk with a new twist.
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Curbar Edge and Wellingtons Monument
Date: Sunday 21st March 2010
Meet: Curbar Edge Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK261747
Nearest Postcode: n/a
Distance: 6.5 miles
Another chance to visit the ever popular Derbyshire Edges. Our walk takes us out onto Big Moor before returning to visit Wellingtons Monument and then heading North to return to the start via Curbar Edge. Nearest suitable stopping point for lunch is Calver where the pub or the cafe at the Outside shop are equally welcoming.
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Coldharbour Moor and Black Ashop Moor
Date: Sunday 28th March 2010
Meet: Car Park Nr Snake Pass Inn
OS Grid Reference: SK109914
Nearest Postcode: S33 0BJ
Distance: 12.5 miles
Today we are tackling the dramatic scenery on both sides of the well known Snake Pass between Ladybower and Glossop. Definitely not for the faint hearted but a very rewarding walk for those who take part. No pubs to divert us during the walk so plenty of drinks, snacks and a packed lunch are required. All over waterproofs essential.
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| 1). Many members take out our ten walks option in which case they pay just £45 for 10 Sunday walks either Full Day or Half Day or a mixture of the two. A series is then pre-booked but walks can be rolled forward as long as SEVEN FULL DAYS notice is given. Please tell us whether you want Full/Half/Mixture, start date and any dates you want excluded when you book. |
| 2). Unless stated otherwise we leave promptly for all of our Sunday Walks at 10:30am and we do not wait for latecomers under any circumstances, nor can we normally provide meet points for later on the walk as the paths we take may be well away from access points. |
| 3). Half Day Walks are typically 5-8 miles in length with normally no more than one steep ascent, Full Day Walks may be up to 12 miles in length or sometimes a little more and may have several steep ascents. |
| 4). It is very important that members come properly dressed and equipped for these walks. Stout footwear with ankle support, proper walking boots for preference, waterproofs (top and bottom for full day walks) and PLEASE no denim jeans which get horribly uncomfortable when wet. Always bring plenty of fluids, sun block and some snacks and / or lunch as whilst many of our walks include a pub stop it is not always possible to guarentee food will be available. |
| 5). If you have any queries or problems with walk locations or other details after our office has closed for the weekend call the Spice mobile on 077 11 166 480 and / or text if unavailable. |
