Walk Moor programme on the Eastern Moors

Explore new moorland areas and meet new people. In partnership with Dales District Council and District Council. Join us for our Walk Moor Programme on the Eastern Moors. You’re welcome to come along whether you’re interested in exploring new areas on the moors, getting more exercise or meeting new people. Your walk will be led by a qualified leader and you’ll also meet other people who volunteer on the Eastern Moors.

All walks are between 2.5 and 3.5 miles long and should take around 90 minutes. All you need to do is come along on the day. If you’re walking with us for the first time, please arrive in time to do some paperwork before we set off.

Walking on the Eastern Moors These walks are all in a moorland environment, so you can expect great views and wide open spaces. If you get into the habit of walking with us, you’ll experience the Eastern Moors throughout the year including the ground nesting birds in the spring, purple heather in late summer and the deer rut in the autumn. You may see (or hear) some interesting wildlife and some of our walks will visit ancient sites. Please be aware that these moorland walks are likely to cross uneven and sometimes rocky ground and will include some uphill walking. The paths can be wet and muddy, particularly in spring and autumn, and we may encounter some of the animals who graze the moors. Access to paths is usually through gates - we’ll tell you about any stiles in the description of each walk.

The weather on the moors can be different to that in local towns so it’s a good idea to go prepared: • Wear a waterproof jacket and some warmer layers of clothes. Wearing long trousers can help to protect your legs from brambles and ticks. • Waterproof shoes with a good grip and ankle support, such as hiking boots, are necessary to protect you on uneven ground. • Wear hat and gloves in spring and autumn, and a sunhat and sunscreen in summer. • Carry some water. • Bring walking poles (if you have them). Dogs are welcome on our walks, but please keep them on a lead of less than 2m at all times. At the end of each walk, you’ll have the opportunity to go somewhere for refreshments so bring some money and a change of shoes. 2019 Programme of Walks Thursday 7th March Thursday 1st August Walk from Curbar Gap through meadows to Walk across Edge to the Wellington Curbar Edge and along Baslow Edge to the Monument, Jack Flat and Big Moor, returning Wellington Monument. down stone steps to Curbar Gap Car Park. Miles: 3 miles. Miles: 3 miles. Parking: Curbar Gap Car Park Parking: Curbar Gap Car Park (£2.60 for 4 hours*). (£2.60 for 4 hours*). Time: Meet from 10am, start walking at Time: Meet from 10am, start walking at 10.30am. 10.30am. Thursday 4th April Walk below Birchen Edge and follow Thursday 5th September Walk up Houndkirk Road then follow moorland paths to Gardom’s Edge. There are a moorland paths to the Burbage Valley couple of stiles to cross on this route. returning through Longshaw Estate. Miles: 2.5 miles. Miles: 3 miles. Parking: in the pay and display car park below Parking: Woodcroft Car Park at Longshaw Birchen Edge, next to the Robin Hood pub (£3.50 for 4 hours*). Not free for RSPB (£2.60 for 4 hours*). members. Time: Meet from 10am, start walking at Time: Meet from 10am, start walking at 10.30am. 10.30am. Thursday 2nd May Walk down Bar Brook to visit the stone circle Thursday 3rd October Walk along Curbar Edge before ascending to and return via Little Barbrook. the Trig Point on White Edge, returning down Miles: 2.8 miles. stone steps to Curbar Gap Car Park. Parking: Barbrook Cottage (free). Miles: 2.5 miles. There will be an alternative Time: Meet from 10am, start walking at route along Curbar Edge and back for anyone 10.30am. not wishing to walk uphill to White Edge. Thursday 6th June (3 miles). Bring binoculars if you have them. Walk from the Burbage Rocks, returning up Parking: Curbar Gap Car Park the Burbage Valley. (£2.60 for 4 hours*). Miles: 2.5 miles. There will be an alternative Time: Meet from 10am, start walking at route down the Burbage Valley and back for 10.30am. anyone not wishing to follow the rocky path along the Edge. (3.5 miles). Thursday 7th November Walk under White Edge to the Wooden Pole Parking: Upper Burbage “Bridge” Car Park returning through woodland on the Longshaw (free). estate. A varied walk including both moorland Time: Meet from 10am, start walking at and woodland. 10.30am. Miles: 2.7 miles. Thursday 4th July Parking: Park on the roadside south of the Walk through the woodland on the edge of Grouse Inn or in Haywood Pay and Display Ramsley Moor following the Blackleach Brook. Car Park (£3.50 for 4 hours*). Not free for Miles: 2.7 miles. RSPB members. Parking: Car Park at Shillito Wood (free). Time: Meet from 10am, start walking at Time: Meet from 10am to start walking at 10.30am. 10.30am.

*Free to National Trust and RSPB members unless stated in the walk description, so bring along your membership card. If you’ve got any questions about the Walk Moor Programme, please feel free to contact us on 0114 2891543 or visit our website at https://www.visit-eastern-moors.org.uk/

For further information regarding the Eastern Moors visit the what’s on guide www.visit-eastern-moors.org.uk/plan-your-visit/whats-on

For further information regarding the Walking for Health programme visit www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/walkingforhealth

For further information regarding the North East Derbyshire Walking for Health programme visit https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east- midlands/north-east-derbyshire-walking-for-health

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