April
8:00 start with 17:30 return
12 miles (19km) with 2000ft (610m) Total Ascent
From the centre of Hayfield we walk along the river towards Kinder reservoir and the route of the famous Kinder Mass Trespass of 1932 when walkers seeking the right to roam confronted Gamekeepers leading to prison sentences before the law gradually changed to allow greater freedom to explore our land.
Skirting the reservoir we head up William Clough to join the Pennine Way. Following the Pennine Way through Kinder Scout Nature Reserve we turn at Edale Cross taking a route which picks up the Pennine Bridleway and leads us into Hayfield.
10 miles (16km) with 2000ft (610m) Total Ascent
From Hayfield north on Snake Path, east along White Brow, north up William Clough. Follow Pennine Way south easterly along the plateau edge to Kinder Downfall, then southerly over Kinder Low (trig point) passing Edale Rocks and turning west onto the path past Edale Cross joining a track at Oaken Clough to Coldwell Clough and joining the Pennine Bridleway into Hayfield.
Horrid Day - Pennine Bridleway with Merriel Nutter
10 miles (16km) with 1000ft (305m) Total Ascent
From Hayfield south east on Highgate Road take track to Higher Hays Farm. Follow Pennine Bridleway south easterly to a road just after Tom Moor Plantation and the spot height 403m. Take a mixture of roads and paths first westerly passing Breck Edge, Slack Hall, Bowden Head and Wash. Turn northerly to pass Brekhead, Slack House, Dewsnaps and Andrews Farm. Re-join Pennine Bridleway to Highgate Road and Hayfield.
7½ miles (12km) with 1500ft (475m) Total Ascent
There are toilets at the car park.
We leave the car park following the Sett Valley Trail to Birch Vale and then take the Penine Bridle Way to Lantern Pike. We head for Knarrs after which we cross the A624 and follow the path over Middle Moor to Shooting Cabin. Bearing right down Snake Path we head back to Hayfield.
HAPPY DAYS.
6 to 7 miles (9.7 to 11km) with 396ft (120m) Total Ascent
The coach will stop in New Mills, very soon after it turns off the A6 onto the A6015, Albion Road. From the drop off point we will make our way to High Peak Park and toilets, a 20 minute walk. Then it´s a walk around the park and onto station road to pick up the trail going down to the Torrs Riverside Park and lunch. From here we follow the Goyt River in a southerly direction to get to the Goyside Meadow Nature Reserve. Then it´s a short walk along the Canal to Victoria Road leading to Wirksmoor Road and back to Torrs Riverside Park for a last look.
We either pick up the Sett Valley Trail direct or divert through the town centre. It´s about a 3 mile walk to Hayfield, but there is the opportunity for a refreshment break at the half way point at the Sett Valley Cafe.
The Sett Valley Trail ends at car park where our coach will be waiting (toilets available at a price). After a quick change it´s on to the refreshments before taking the coach home.