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Middleton, Elton and Robin Hoods Stride
Date: Sunday 4th December 2011
Meet: Middleton by Youlgreave
OS Grid Reference: SK194631
Nearest Postcode: DE45 1LS (nearest only)
Distance: 10 miles Start Time: 10:30am
Our walk takes us first to Rusden Wood in the care of the Peak District National Park with a well-walked path through the middle. Then onto Long Dale, Gratton Dale and Elton for a potential pub stop at the Duke of York PH. We then pick up the well walked path to Robin Hood's Stride which is a spectacular tor of gritstone rocks perched on a ridge between Harthill Moor and the Alport-Winster road. Nearby there's a renowned local Hermit's Cave and Harthill Moor Farm, which can be seen from the Stride, is built on the site of Castle Ring, an Iron Age fort. This is one of the forts built along the ancient track known as the Portway, which passed just alongside Robin Hood's Stride. We then head back to Middleton via Bradford. |
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Castleton at Christmas Walk and Meal
Date: Sunday 11th December 2011
Meet: Castleton Tourist Information
OS Grid Reference: SK149829
Nearest Postcode: S33 8WP
Distance: 7.5 miles Start Time: 11:00am
We thought it'd be good to have a slightly longer than usual walk on this last date before Xmas and finish with a pre-booked seasonal meal in one of the excellent local venues. Castletons businesses always make a big effort at Xmas time so it's a great place to find that unusual gift for a loved one (or yourself). Our walk takes in the brilliant Castleton skyline but only one main ascent near the beginning and then you can relax and enjoy. Please let us know if you want to join the meal when you book (£14 set menu).
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| Full Day |
Classic Walk Around Ladybower
Date: Sunday 18th December 2011
Meet: Fairholmes P & D Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK172893
Nearest Postcode: S33 0AX (nearby Ladybower Inn)
Distance: 9 miles Start Time: 10:30am
Fairholmes - East side of reservoir - south - Wellhead - Pt. 376 - Whinstone Lee (south end of Derwent Edge) - then north along the Derwent Edge passing the conspicuous landmarks of Hurkling Stones, Wheel Stones, White Tor, Salt Cellar, Dovestone Tor and Cakes of Bread before reaching the trig point on Back Tor - Lost Lad - Hancock Wood - along the east of Derwent Reservoir back to the start. Back Tor is the highest point of the walk at 538 m. |
| Half Day |
Boxing Day Mince Pie Special
Date: Sunday 26th December 2011
Meet: Cromford Wharf
OS Grid Reference: SK300571
Nearest Postcode: DE4 3RQ
Distance: 7 miles Start Time: 11:00am
Just tear yourself away from all that indulgence for a few hours and you'll feel sooooo much better! On the assumption that there is some sort of train and bus service running on Boxing Day you can get to Cromford without the car from Nottingham or Derby. Our walk takes us to high places on both sides of the Derwent Valley with lots of historic associations in this now World Heritage Site location. Oh yes, there are also the mince pies ......
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| Full Day |
Derbyshire Bridge and Axe Edge Moor
Date: Sunday 1st January 2012
Meet: Derbyshire Bridge Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK018715
Nearest Postcode: n/a
Distance: 11 miles Start Time: 10:30am
Walking in this area close to the famous Cat and Fiddle pub is always a delight. This time of year the scenery is stark and rugged but very rewarding. Late stop at above hostelry but would suggest packed lunch essential and hot soup a positive advantage! Will finish by descending back into the Goyt Valley via the ruins of Errwood Hall. |
| Half Day |
Hartington Classic Peak District Walk
Date: Sunday 8th January 2012
Meet: Hartington Village Centre
OS Grid Reference:SK128604
Nearest Postcode: SK17 0AL
Distance: 6 miles Start Time: 11:00am
Hartington is a charming village and right in the centre of what many would see as the best of the Peak District. Our walk follows the River Dove down Wolfscote Dale, followed by the rocky ascent along Biggin Dale and then curving route back to the start.
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| Full Day |
Foolow, Great Hucklow, Brough and Bradwell
Date: Sunday 15th January 2012
Meet: Foolow
OS Grid Reference: SK190769
Nearest Postcode: S32 5QR
Distance: 11 miles Start Time: 10:30am
This takes us from Foolow to Grindlow. Great Hucklow, Abney Moor, Brough & Bradwell. We return via Stanley Moor back to the start and the comforts of the Bulls Head. |
| Half Day |
Stoney Middleton and Longstone Moor
Date: Sunday 22nd January 2012
Meet: Eyam Car Park (P & D)
OS Grid Reference: SK216767
Nearest Postcode: S32 5QP
Distance: 7 miles Start Time: 11:00am
The plague village of Eyam remains unspoilt despite its many visitors and is the base for this rugged walk through Stoney Middleton and out onto the much quarried Longstone Moor. Many choices for lunch stop on our return.
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| Full Day |
Wharncliffe and Onesmoor
Date: Sunday 29th January 2012
Meet: Wharncliffe Side Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK295943
Nearest Postcode: S35 0DQ (nearby Blue Ball Inn)
Distance: 10 miles Start Time: 10:30am
Wharncliffe is a popular mountain biking and climbing area to the west of Sheffield and easily reached from the M1. We explore on this occasion the area between Wharncliffe and Strines with a number of pub options around the Damflask and Agden Reservoirs. Includes very varied terrain with woodland, water, wild moors and crags all in evidence.
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| Half Day |
Chatsworth Estate 10K and 20K Challenge
Date: Sunday 5th February 2012
Meet: Baslow P & D Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK257721
Nearest Postcode: DE45 1SP
Distance: 6 miles or 12 miles(!) Start Time: 11:00am
The Chatsworth Estate is always a delight and it seems no matter how many times we visit there is always another way to go about it. On this occasion we head North out of Baslow to the commanding heights of Wellingtons Monument, cross Gardoms Edge and Birchen Edge before passing the Robin Hood PH and heading hrough the Chatsworth Woods to the House and then back along the river to the start.
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| Full Day |
Butterton and Grindon Moor
Date: Sunday 12th February 2012
Meet: Butterton
OS Grid Reference: SK076566
Nearest Postcode: ST13 7SP
Distance: 11 miles Start Time: 10:30am
Parking in Butterton is always a bit of a nightmare so park where you can and we'll meet up by the Church. There is a tremendous variety of landscapes in this area from the rolling hills near Butterton, low lying moorland to the North and then the more angular craggy hills around the Elkstones. Altogether a fascinating walk with late stop at the Jervis Arms so a snack would be desirable. |
| Half Day |
Beeley, Rowsley Woods and Fallinge Edge
Date: Sunday 19th February 2012
Meet: Chatsworth Garden Centre Car Park
OS Grid Reference: SK258686
Nearest Postcode: DE4 2NX
Distance: 6.6 miles Start Time: 11:00am
Another excellent walk from the Chatsworth Estate. We initially climb to the Beeley Plantation with good views of the surrounding moorland and then follow the line of Fallinge Edge which leads us via Rowsley Wood and Rowsley itself with toilet and tea stop if required. Our return is along the Derwent back to the car park.
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| Full Day |
Half and Full Day Walk from Matlock Bath
Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Meet: New Bath Hotel
OS Grid Reference: SK294576
Nearest Postcode: DE4 3PX
Distance: 6 miles and 11 miles Start Time: 10:30am
We may have some Spice members joining us on this particular day from a Spice Activity weekend taking place at this location thus the choice of options. Our walks start and finish from the New Bath Hotel and include some great woodland paths and craggy moorland with many historic assocations in this now World Heritage site area. |
| Half Day |
Bakewell, Sheldon and the Magpie Mine
Date: Sunday 4th March 2012
Meet: Bakewell Tourist Information
OS Grid Reference: SK218685
Nearest Postcode: DE45 1DS
Distance: 7 miles Start Time: 11:00am
Lead mining flourished in Derbyshire in the 18th and 19th centuries, and one third of a mile south of Sheldon stands the Magpie Mine. It is now scheduled as an ancient monument, and is the most complete example of a lead mine remaining in the Peak District. Our walk includes Ashford in the Water, Great Shacklow Wood, the mine and of course a return to Bakewell for an other chance to indulge in the famous Bakewell Pudding (not tart-she was murdered(!)). |
| Full Day |
Kinder Edges and Edale Cross from Little Hayfield
Date: Sunday 11th March 2012
Meet: Layby Nr to Lantern Pike PH (Park where you can)
OS Grid Reference: SK033885
Nearest Postcode: SK22 2NG
Distance: 11 miles Start Time: 10:30am
About time we got out onto Kinder again. Whilst we are going part way up the big hill, there is only one ascent on this walk so should be within the competence of all of our regular walkers. Return via Peep o Day and Birch Vale. All over waterproofs please just in case and no pub stop until the end. |
| Half Day |
Longshawe, White Edge Moor and Padley Gorge
Date: Sunday 18th March 2012
Meet: Longshawe Estate Car Park(NT)
OS Grid Reference: SK265800
Nearest Postcode: S11 7TZ
Distance: 6 miles Start Time: 11:00am
Padley Gorge is always a real delight no matter how many times you've been there and if have haven't ...... well. Toilets and tea shop at the start, eccentric tea shop half way and great pub to finish (Fox House Inn), what more can you want (oh yes, some brilliant countryside as well).
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| Full Day |
Shutlingsloe from Tegg's Nose
Date: Sunday 25th March 2012
Meet: Teggs Nose Visitor Centre Car Park (P & D)
OS Grid Reference: SJ950731
Nearest Postcode: SK11 0AP
Distance: 13 miles Start Time: 10:30am
This one should be on everyones favourite walk list. This classic walk combines a great diversity of scenery with several impressive viewpoints. Shutlingsloe, the graceful queen of the western moors (also known as the Cheshire "Matterhorn") may be the prime objective yet the walk contrives to reveal a string of lovely and contrasting scenes and tranquil passages away from the tourists at Tegg's Nose. Plenty of ascent and descent and possibly a mile or so over our usual distance. You can do it! |
| Half Day |
Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill
Date: Sunday 1st April 2012
Meet: Earl Sterndale
OS Grid Reference: SK090670
Nearest Postcode: SK17 0BU
Distance: 6 miles Start Time: 11:00am
These "sleeping dinosaurs" were out of bounds until access laws changed and still tend to be on routes for full day rather than half day groups but we thought it about time that everyone enjoyed them. We're hoping for some nice weather so bring a picnic to eat on the top of Chrome Hill and don't expect a warm welcome in our Earl Sterndale pub stop when we finish as they are not noted for being especially walker friendly. Never mind. |
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Notes:
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| 1). Many members take out our ten walks option in which case they pay just £39 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 CLEAR DAYS notice is given as for other Spice cancellations. Please tell us whether you want Full/Half/Mixture, start date and any dates to be excluded when you book. This option is now open to Spice members from all Spice groups. |
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2). We depart on Half Day Walks promptly at 11:00am to allow for the longer journeys some members are making from the further reaches of the East Midlands. The start time for Full Day Walks remains of necessity at 10:30am to ensure that we don't come back in the dark. Unless stated otherwise we leave promptly at the time stated 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.
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| 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 (ideally both top and bottom) 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. |
