Details Grade: 1 Distance: 3.9 Miles / 6.3km Elevation Gain: 180 ft / 55 metres Start/Finish: Hope Church. Grid Reference: SK 1725 8350. Nearest Post Code: S33 6RD (250 metres away) Hazards: Road crossings, including 2 busy 'A' roads, although in 30mph zones. Railway crossing. Wooden stiles, may be slippery when wet. Cattle may be in some fields. Downloadable PDF of Route GPX Track of Route Introduction The Hope Panorama run provides a great little tour of the spectacular valley in which Hope village and Castleton nestle. As a Grade 1 run it is relatively flat, with only short/gentle hills to contend with, but...
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Peak District Voices: Baslow WI
Baslow WI in Derbyshire’s Peak District www.baslow-wi.weebly.com Hello: My name is Ann McPhie, I am a member of Baslow WI this is my second blog for Let’s Go Peak District Voices. In this blog I’d like to tell you a few of the things Baslow WI members have done over the years in our beautiful Peak District Village. The WI Oak Tree: 2019 has been Baslow WI’s centenary year, each month we have enjoyed looking back on things that were done in past decades as well as planning for the future. Going back ten years we celebrated our 90th birthday by inviting the Duke of...
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Peak District National Park Foundation
Peak District National Park Foundation Does the Peak District really need another Charity? The Peak District National Park Foundation has been set up to keep our original National Park special, for everyone, forever. But with public money already paying for the Park, and plenty of existing good causes to support, is another charity really what is needed? Yes, says trustee Alex Waddington – and here he tells us why. Last year the Charity Commission reported the number of registered UK charities had risen to a nine-year high of more than 168,000, with a collective income of £75bn. In the Peak District National Park, we already...
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A Peak District Tapestry of organic art and Swedish inspiration
Sue Prince, contemporary British folk artist We are delighted to welcome the hugely talented Sue Prince as one of our Peak District Voices. From her organic dairy farm in the Peak District, Sue creates stunning folk art paintings using traditional egg tempera (pigments mixed with egg yolk) on recycled linen, an ancient Swedish technique. Each painting tells a unique story of people and place. In this article Sue shares with us her own story of the people and places that matter to her, and how they have influenced her life and work. 'Too beautiful for words' My first visit to the Peak District was the...
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Top 5 Rainy Day Activities in the Peak District
Wet, wet, wet As wonderful as the Peak District is, we acknowledge that the weather doesn't always play ball. But our National Park is always a fantastic place to enjoy, whether the sun's shining or whether it's raining cats and dogs. If you find yourself caught out in the rain, here are our suggestions for the Top 5 Rainy Day Activities in the Peak District! Top 5 Rainy Day Activities in the Peak District 1. Stay dry in one of our magnificent country houses With so many beautiful country estates to choose from in the Peak District, you won't have a problem staying dry while...
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Kids’ Walk: Padley Gorge (2 miles)
Padley Gorge Kids Walk Padley Gorge Kids' Walk Details Distance 2 miles Time Approx 1 hour Terrain Woodland trails, uneven, ascents and descents, quiet lanes Accessibility Uneven terrain, gates, squeeze stiles Ideal For Kids aged 5 and over Start and End Points Grid Ref SK 25814 79970; Nearest Postcode S32 2JA; /// slip.frosted.indoor Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL1 Printable PDF of Route Introduction Padley Gorge Kids Walk This Padley Gorge walk is best suited to kids aged 5 and over because of the terrain, and we can pretty much guarantee they’ll love it! Padley Gorge is the perfect fairy glade; you don’t need much imagination to conjure up...
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Edale Mountain Rescue Team
Heroes on the Hills "...Wherever an ambulance cannot reach you, we will get to you, treat you, and bring you back to safety and care." Edale Mountain Rescue Team have been helping to save lives and rescue lost and injured people on the hills and valleys of the Peak District for over 60 years. In this fascinating article from Dave Torr, you can read all about the team, their work and what it takes to be a member of this very special bunch of heroes. Edale Mountain Rescue Team A Little Bit of History Edale Mountain Rescue Team came into inception as a reaction to...
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Kids’ Walk: Stanage Edge Walk (2 miles)
Stanage Edge Walk to do with the Kids Stanage Edge Walk details Distance 2.2 miles Time Approx 1 hour Terrain Hill tracks, rocky, uneven, ascents and descents, woodland trails, quiet lanes Accessibility Moderate: uneven terrain, one gate, no stiles or squeeze stiles Ideal For Adventurous kids aged 10 and over Start and End Point SK 24496 82904; Nearest Postcode S32 1BR; /// shout.enjoyable.runs Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL1 PDF of Route Introduction This Stanage Edge walk is short but the terrain is a bit challenging, so it may be best suited to older kids or those with a fair bit of stamina! There are great...
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Eyam Repair Café
Eyam Repair Café – makes a difference! Eyam Repair Café was launched in February 2019. Part of a worldwide network of Repair Cafés, our aim is simple: to repair items rather than throwing them out. In the first six months our talented volunteers have already fixed more than 220 items and so prevented them from going to landfill. This has saved 5.23 Tonnes of CO2 emissions – the equivalent of driving a family car around the world! Eyam Repair Cafe How does it work? The Repair Café is held at Eyam Church Centre, Church Street, Eyam, S32 5QH. The next event is on Saturday September...
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SHEFFIELD: Gateway to the Peak District
The Outdoor City, Sheffield When you talk to most Sheffielders, what they love about the city is the proximity to the Peak District National Park. In fact a third of Sheffield actually overlaps with the Peak District, making it the only major city in the UK with a National Park within its boundary. It’s a little known fact that surprises a lot of people, especially those who’ve never visited Sheffield and still think of it as one of those bleak industrial cityscapes. The truth is Sheffield is green, hilly and compact, with an attractive public realm ready to surprise you as soon as you step...
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