A Visit to Hathersage
Hathersage is a pretty village located in the beautiful Hope Valley, surrounded on all sides by spectacular Peak District scenery. The village boasts vibrant shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, with great countryside walks in literally all directions. Outdoor enthusiasts flock here for the world famous rock climbing at nearby Stanage Edge, as well as running, cycling and hiking trails across the moorland. The village is also home to a popular outdoor heated swimming pool, open since 1936, where you can swim with hills all around you. History lovers will enjoy the reputed grave of Little John in the churchyard, while fans of Charlotte Bronte will recognise locations from Jane Eyre, including North Lees Hall which inspired Mr Rochester’s Thornfield Hall. With its rich heritage and stunning surroundings, Hathersage is a perfect Peak District day out.
The Village of Hathersage
Located in the beautiful Hope Valley and surrounded on all sides by spectacular scenery, the pretty village of Hathersage is a great place to spend a day! The village boasts a collection of vibrant shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, and there are great countryside walks in literally all directions.
Hathersage is particularly popular with lovers of outdoor activities. The gritstone edge of Stanage Edge lies just to the north of the village. It stretches for almost 4 miles and is world-famous as a location for rock climbing. The many moorland and fell trails that start from the edge of the village also offer wonderful routes for running, cycling and hiking.
There’s also a very popular outdoor heated swimming pool in the village which has been open since 1936, where you can swim and look up at the hills all around you!
Hathersage has a number of famous connections. Don’t miss the reputed grave of Little John, one of Robin Hood’s Merry Men, in the village churchyard. Lovers of Charlotte Bronte will enjoy their visit too; many of the locations in her most famous novel ‘Jane Eyre’ were based on locations in and around the village, including North Lees Hall, widely accepted to be Mr Rochester’s ‘Thornfield Hall’.
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How do I get there?
Hathersage is located in the Hope Valley on the A6187 south west of Sheffield.
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Hathersage Frequently Asked Questions
What county is Hathersage in?
Hathersage is in the county of Derbyshire, located in the Hope Valley close to the Yorkshire border. It is a village in the Peak District National Park.
How far is Hathersage from Sheffield?
Hathersage is 11 miles from the centre of Sheffield and it takes approximately 25-30 minutes to drive from Sheffield City centre to Hathersage.
By train it takes between 20-25 minutes to travel from Sheffield City centre to Hathersage.
Where is Hathersage Swimming Pool?
Oddfellows Road, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1DU
01433 650843 | website
What is Hathersage famous for?
Hathersage village, with its ancient church and surrounding halls that are central to Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre.
Hathersage churchyard is most famous for the grave of Little John, Robin Hood’s giant right hand man. Local legend claims Little John’s bow, hat and mail shirt once hung inside the church.
If the vibrant village life and spectacular surroundings of Hathersage have captured your heart, the Peak District has many more beautiful villages and walks to discover. The dramatic Stanage Edge is just a short walk from Hathersage, with its wild gritstone escarpment offering unsurpassed views. Edale is another stunning village nestled beneath Kinder Scout, while the Froggatt, Curbar and Baslow Edge Walk offer equally stunning walking. Padley Gorge is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest with ancient woodland.
