Date: Sunday, 1st October 2023
Start time: 10:00
Grade: Strenuous
Distance: 12.0 miles
Walk description
From the car park, we will across the valley below Derwent Dam before steadily climbing to Shake Holes then descending through Abbey Bank to the eastern access road. This route offers fabulous views and different perspectives of the upper Derwent and Howden reservoirs. We then follow the access road to Slippery Stones, and after a short rest, climb to Howden Edge taking lunch at the Margery Hill Trig Point. After lunch we will walk along Howden Edge, descending to Howden Dam, then back to the car park along the eastern access road.
This route includes two short but steep climbs, with remaining ground relatively flat and easy descents. Road surfaces are well maintained, but moorland is exposed and may be boggy depending on weather conditions.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: Derwent Overlook Car Park, Derwent Lane, Ashopton, South Yorkshire.
Parking: Derwent Overlook Car Park, Overlook, Hope Valley. This car park is free (200 yards from Fairholmes car park), and therefore busy. Early arrival is advised. Additional paid parking available at Fairholmes.
GPS Coordinates: 53.3968416, -1.7399597
Grid Reference: SK 17389 88922
What3Words: otter.describes.forecast
Nearest Postcode: S33 0AQ
Joining Us
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