High Peak and Hope Valley Line Blues Trains Line Folk Trains to Folk Trains to Folk Trains For Further Information April – June 2019 Running on the second Tuesday of the each month, there The Manchester to Glossop Folk Trains depart PLEASE NOTE: During April, May and June 2019, the The Sheffield to Edale Folk Train departs Sheffield Transpeak Walks: www.transpeakwalks.co.uk will be a jamming session aboard the train before we alight Manchester Piccadilly at 18.59 calling at all stations Hathersage Folk Trains will be running on SUNDAYS. at 19.14 calling at all stations to Edale. The band then Information is also available at 07590 839421 Community Rail Partnership at Buxton Station and adjourn to the nearby Red Willow (except Ardwick and ) to Glossop. The band plays at The Rambler Inn, Edale. Return on the 21.26 alehouse. Hear the band will play a set whilst everyone has The Manchester to Hathersage Folk Train departs National Timetable and Fare Enquiries: the opportunity to purchase drinks at the bar. then plays at the Glossop Labour Club. Return on the Manchester Piccadilly at 11.42 calling at stations from train from Edale, calling at all stations to Sheffield, 03457 48 49 50 Train Times for April and May 21.48 train from Glossop, calling at all stops except Reddish North to Hathersage. The band then plays at the arriving there at 22.05. Join the 18.49 from Manchester Piccadilly calling at all Ardwick, arriving back in Manchester at 22.21. Little John Hotel in Hathersage. Return on the 14.31 train To travel on the folk trains, just buy a return rail ticket Rail timetable and fare information for rail travel Guided Walks and stations to Buxton. Trains return from Buxton at 21.17 and To travel on the folk trains, just buy a return rail ticket for from Hathersage, calling at all the same stations, arriving for your journey. There is no extra charge and you do anywhere in Great Britain – open 24 hours 22.11 to Manchester. Please check before you travel that your journey. There is no extra charge and you do not in Manchester at 15.33. not need to book in advance; just catch the advertised Minicom service for those with hearing impairment: these trains stops at your station. If you wish to stay later, Folk Trains in the last train departs from Buxton at 22.55 (but does not need to book in advance; just catch the advertised train To travel on the folk trains, just buy a return rail ticket for train on the day. 0345 60 50 600 on the day. call at Heaton Chapel or Levenshulme). your journey. There is no extra charge and you do not We now have a “Sheffield Folk Train” Facebook Page @ Northern Customer Experience Centre: Change of Train Times for June need to book in advance; just catch the advertised train sheffieldfolktrain which will give advanced information 0800 200 6060 [email protected] The Hope Valley and For the June event join the 1908 (limited stop service) on the day. of upcoming folk trains. If you ‘like’ the page you will be @northernassist – open 24 hours. For information from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton. Passengers from Thursday 25th April 2019: notified of news on the Sheffield folk train. to help you plan your journey on Levenshulme and Heaton Chapel should catch 18.55 and Wilson McGladdery High Peak 1858 respectively and join the Blues Train at . Sunday 14th April 2019: Northern Travel Assistance for people with disabilities: Passengers from Davenport and Woodsmoor should catch Well known in the area, Gaynor Wilson and Paul Tuesday 23rd April 2019: McGladdery are Saddleworth singer-song writers Cross Keys Folk Club 0800 138 5560 [email protected] 19.06 and 19.09 respectively and join the Blues Train at Yorkshire Teabags Hazel Grove. Trains return from Buxton at 21.54 calling at recognised for their quirky, harmony-driven music Jim Schofield and friends from this highly Information to help you plan your journey or book ALL stations to Manchester. If you wish to stay later, the delivered with humorous anecdotes and ancient gags. Skiffle Band travel assistance. Last March, due to unforseen circumstances, Paul successful Folk Club hailing from the Cross last train departs from Buxton at 22.59 (but does not call Keys Inn in Saddleworth, will turn out to A 5 piece band playing at Heaton Chapel or Levenshulme). played to our audience on his own and made a lot of Traveline 0871 200 22 33 new fans. We are really looking forward to seeing this entertain everyone with a mix of traditional and everything from the Blues to The national public transport information service, Duo performing together at this event, it promises to contemporary folk songs to delight all tastes in the Beatles, especially their providing bus and rail information for journeys be a great night. Tuesday 9th April 2019: George Borowski folk music. hero Lonnie Donegan. They anywhere in the country. Textphone users should ring really get the train singing! and the Fabulous Wonderfuls Thursday 23rd May 2019: 0870 241 2216. Typetalk on 18001 0800 500 888. Or Music with a message for all, delivered Pastry Shoes Sunday 12th May 2019: you can visit the website at www.traveline.org.uk with a passion – George’s Geoff Higginbottom Tuesday 28th May 2019: songwriting winds it’s way through This trio have become a firm favourite on the folk TUOS This website provides information about all public pop, rock, country, blue suede tunes trains with their amazing collection of music from Another regular visit from transport in the UK and includes an interactive Journey in true rock ‘n roll style, socially the 40’s right up to present day. Jazz, Swing and Pop our favourite local folk Formed in 2012, the University Planner to help you plan each stage of your journey aware masterpieces with haunting played in their own unique style of honeyed vocals, singer entertaining the of Sheffield Folk Group has lyrics and those lump-in-the-throat power ballads smooth guitar and mellow saxaphone. This will be a worked with a number of which carry that definitive GB stamp. night of wonderful music with great sing-a-long, feel audience with his own good entertainment. blend of local and classic renowned folk performers, 25% Off Travel into Manchester “I have never seen a rock ‘n roll performer so folk songs. If you really particularly Fay Hield to completely connected with what he was doing Travel to Manchester by train with 25% off off-peak on stage” Frank Black, Pixies. Thursday 27th June 2019: have not seen Geoff explore traditional music and Nelson Peach before, then this is one folk train you should not the ways it can be performed. train travel*. Tuesday 14th May 2019: Sam Jefferson This experienced Combo miss. There will be a variety of songs interspersed with Offer available for travel from all stations between Steeped in Blues and Folk tradition, Sam is an integral part of our session tunes. A great evening for all. Grindleford and Central to Manchester. has gained a reputation around Manchester, local folk scene and are with concerts that include supporting Sunday 9th June 2019: Offer ends Saturday 4 May 2019. known by many for their Tuesday 25th June 2019: Visit northernrailway.co.uk/25off Ralph McTell at the Royal Northern College sensitive arrangements Lawrence County of Music and opening the 2018 Manchester and extensive use of a You will all know this band as DH Lawrence and Sheffield City Morris Jazz Festival. range of instruments for * Save 25% off the cost of an off-peak day return ticket. the Vaudeville Skiffle Show, who have given us a Sheffield City Morris are Further conditions apply. See website for details and Tuesday 11th June 2019: Bin 53 accompaniment and the heralds of summer, enhancing of songs. very lively day out on the Hathersage folk train off-peak times. Energised Rhythm and Blues, Rock ‘n’ Their material is drawn over the last three years. This band hail from bringing us their Roll and Rockabilly… mainly from the rich and bring a subtle mix of Traditional entertaining mixture of These are just some of the musical heritage of the British British folk music and Bluegrass. They describe songs and instrumental influences that shape a live Isles but they also mix in some contemporary folk themselves as a bunch of classically trained numbers with dancing performance by the Band. Rehearsals songs and American versions of traditional songs. This washboard and kazoo players and they bring outside the pub on a took the form of ‘The kitchen sessions’ will be an evening of great folk music which can be balmy summer evening. which were helped along with lots of enjoyed by all. great fun to the audience. red wine for inspiration…hence the name!!

Disclaimer: In the event that a Folk Train is cancelled for any reason, the High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership cannot be held responsible. Welcome to this guide Transpeak Walks Grades of walk Tickets It contains details of Guided Walks and Folk Trains on There are three grades of walk to suit different the Hope Valley, Buxton and Glossop railway lines. Station-to-Station Guided Walks Programme: April – June 2019 levels of fitness: Tickets for the Folk Trains To travel on the folk trains, just buy a return rail ticket These railway lines give easy access to the beautiful Easy Walks for your journey. There is no extra charge and you do . Whether you fancy a great escape to the , 13th April 2019 , 25th May 2019 Are designed not need to book in advance, just catch the advertised hills, or a night of musical entertainment, let the train for families and train on the day. take the strain so you can concentrate on enjoying Top of the Moor to Swineshaw Reservoirs A Kinder Round the occasional yourself. Length:  12 miles Strenuous with some steep ascents Great Value Tickets High Peak and Hope Valley and Brushes Valley countryside walker. This leaflet is produced by the High Start:  0950 from Edale Station Before buying your return rail ticket, why not consider Peak and Hope Valley Community Length: 11 miles Strenuous with some steep ascents Trains:  Manchester Piccadilly 0849 to Edale or Moderate Walks one of these options: One of them may offer you better Station to Station Guided Walks value and greater flexibility. Rail Partnership. Community Rail Partnership Start:  1000 from Station 0914 from Sheffield Involve some hill- Trains:  Manchester Piccadilly 0929 to Broadbottom Route:  Edale Station, Ringing Roger, climbing and rougher Telephone: 01629 538093 These Station to Station Guided Walks are organised by Wayfarer Route:  Broadbottom Station, Goyt Valley Way, “Seven Minute Crossing”, Seal Edge, Fairbrook, terrain, and require Email: [email protected] a non-profit group called Transpeak Walks. some walking fitness. This ticket is valid for one days travel on ALL bus and Swineshaw Reservoirs, Brushes Valley, Kinder Gates, Kinder Downfall, Kinder Low, rail services throughout Derbyshire (except the Glossop Telephone bookings for guided walks: 07590 839421 They offer free guided walks in the Peak District which Hollingworth Moor, Wild Bank Hill, Hobson’s Moor, Crowden Tower, , Edale Station Strenuous Walks Line), and also to/from Sheffield, , Leek, Burton-on-Trent and Uttoxeter. Not valid for rail travel all start and finish at a railway station. The walk leader Mottram Church, Broadbottom Station Return:  Edale 1647 to Manchester Piccadilly or will meet you in the station car park or on the platform. 1632 / 1733 to Sheffield Cover long distances over steep and rougher terrain, before 0900 Monday to Friday. These super value Return:  Broadbottom 1627 / 1657 to and need good walking fitness and stamina. tickets also gain you discounts at more than 20 top For further information and advice on their walks, Leader:  David Ross Line Information Manchester Piccadilly attractions. Tickets are priced at £13.00 (£13.40) Adult please explore their website www.transpeakwalks.co.uk The Hope Valley Line Leader:  Keith Povey Safety Notes – plus one child under 16 years free, £6.50 (£6.70) Everyone is welcome to join these walks, although there Glossop Line, 8th June 2019 Concession – any senior citizen aged 60 or over, child Walk leaders reserve the right to refuse anyone not under 16 and Gold Card holders and £23.50 (£24.00) are a few important things you need to know. Please see Hope Valley Line, 27th April 2019 Hadfield Circular – Hadfield Art Show suitably equipped. Every care is taken on our guided Group – up to two adults and three children or dogs. the guidance notes on this leaflet and their website to This event is in support of the Friends of Hadfield Station and walks but no liability can be accepted for accident Prices in brackets from 19 May 2019. find out which walks are most suitable for you bearing An Etherow Round walkers are welcome to visit the Art Show located next to the or loss. Derbyshire Wayfarer is available in advance from staffed in mind most walks will involve hills at some point. station at the end of the walk stations, except Glossop, Hadfield and Dinting, most Walk routes may be varied at the discretion of the walk Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Length:  6 miles Easy Length:  9 miles Easy – mostly flat walking bus travel offices and tourist information centres in Start:  1115 from Marple Station leader, for example, in case of bad weather. If you have the area covered by the ticket. Not available to buy on It is essential to have strong footwear, appropriate Start:  0945 from Hadfield Station Trains:  Manchester Piccadilly 1049 to Marple or any special needs, for example, as a result of a medical board trains. Can be bought in advance from Derbyshire clothing including a waterproof, and to bring a packed Trains:  Manchester Piccadilly 0859 to Hadfield condition, please let our leaders know at the start of County Council by phoning 01629 536738. 1014 from Sheffield lunch and a drink. Unless otherwise indicated, dogs Route: Hadfield Station, Longendale Trail, the walk. The are allowed at the discretion of the walk leader and if Route:  Marple Station, Etherow Country Park, Woodhead Dam, Crowden, Hadfield Station Wayfarer kept on a short leash. The walk start and end may vary Marple Station Return: Hadfield 1510 / 1540 to Manchester Piccadilly Valid for travel throughout Greater Manchester and on pe Valle o y Return:  Marple 1537 / 1608 to Manchester Piccadilly or Leader:  Andy Wilkin H L all direct trains to the Peak District. Go by bus anytime slightly from the advertised times depending on the size e in HOPE VALLEY LINE 125 h e of the group and pace of the walk. To ensure the group 1610 to Sheffield T (including on almost all bus services in the Peak District) 1894 to 2019 or by tram and train after 0930 Monday to Friday, any size is appropriate to the walk please book your place in Leader:  Keith Nicholls Hope Valley Line, 22nd June 2019 E time at weekends and on Bank Holidays. Tickets are x t c Summer celebrations p i advance by using the link below. r lo t priced at £14.00 Adult, £9.20 Concession for holders r is e D Grindleford to Hathersage 125 the Peak on the Hope Valley Line of ENCTS cards (English National Concessionary Travel Buxton Line, 11th May 2019 This walk is part of the 125th anniversary celebrations of the Scheme), £7.00 Child aged 5–15 (inclusive), £28.00 For each Saturday walk, bookings must be made Hope Valley Line This summer there will be a series of events to Group – up to 2 adults and 2 children under 16. Wayfarer by 1200 midday on the Friday before. Three Dales Circular Length:  11 miles Strenuous celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the first stopping is available from staffed rail stations and PayPoint The Glossop Line passenger train on the Hope Valley Line. To book, please call 07590 839421 or book online Start:  1000 from Grindleford Station retailers in the Wayfarer area. Length:  12 miles Strenuous at: www.transpeakwalks.co.uk/p/book.html Trains:  Manchester Piccadilly 0849 to Grindleford or From June, events and celebrations are planned along Please see www.tfgm.com/tickets-and-passes for Start:  1000 from Buxton Station 0914 from Sheffield the railway line. Look out for further information of further details. Trains:  Manchester Piccadilly 0847 to Buxton Route: Grindleford Station, Froggatt Edge, White Edge, what’s going on this summer along the Hope Valley Acknowledgments Route:  Buxton Station, Woo Dale, Wye Dale, Longshaw Estate, Stanage Edge, North Lees, Line in Edale, Hope, , Grindleford, Hathersage Deep Dale via Churn Hole, Midshires Way, and at Dore & Totley. The events are financially supported by the High Peak & Hathersage Station Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership and Northern. Buxton Station Return: Hathersage 1632 to Manchester Piccadilly or We are grateful for the support of our voluntary Walk Return:  Buxton 1600 / 1636 to Manchester Piccadilly 1645 to Sheffield Leaders and Folk Train Organisers. Leader:  Andy Wilkin Leader:  Elaine Hawthorne