Explore new moorland areas and meet new people.

In partnership with Derbyshire Dales District Council and North East Derbyshire District Council.

Walk Moor programme on the Eastern Moors

The weather on the moors can be different to that in local towns so it’s a good idea to go prepared:

• Wearawaterproofjacketandsomewarmerlayersofclothes.Wearinglongtrouserscanhelptoprotectyourlegsfrombramblesandticks.

•Waterproofshoeswithagoodgripandanklesupport,suchashikingboots,arenecessarytoprotectyouonunevenground.

•Wearhatandglovesinspringandautumn,andasunhatandsunscreeninsummer.•Carrysomewater.•Bringwalkingpoles(ifyouhavethem).

Dogsarewelcomeonourwalks,butpleasekeepthemonaleadoflessthan2matalltimes.

Attheendofeachwalk,you’llhavetheopportunitytogosomewhereforrefreshmentssobringsomemoneyandachangeofshoes.

Join us for our Walk Moor Programme on the Eastern Moors. You’rewelcometocomealongwhetheryou’reinterestedinexploringnewareasonthemoors,gettingmoreexerciseormeetingnewpeople.Yourwalkwillbeledbyaqualifiedleaderandyou’llalsomeetotherpeoplewhovolunteerontheEasternMoors.All walks are between 2.5 and 3.5 miles long and should take around 90 minutes. All you need to do is come along on the day. If you’re walking with us for the first time, please arrive in time to do some paperwork before we set off.

Walking on the Eastern Moors These walks are all in a moorland environment, so you can expect great views and wide open spaces. If you get into the habit of walking with us, you’ll experience the Eastern Moors throughout the year including the ground nesting birds in the spring, purple heather in late summer and the deer rut in the autumn. You may see (or hear) some interesting wildlife and some of our walks will visit ancient sites.

Please be aware that these moorland walks are likely to cross uneven and sometimes rocky ground and will include some uphill walking. The paths can be wet and muddy, particularly in spring and autumn, and we may encounter some of the animals who graze the moors. Access to paths is usually through gates - we’ll tell you about any stiles in the description of each walk.

Thursday 7th MarchWalkfromCurbarGapthroughmeadowstoCurbarEdgeandalongBaslowEdgetotheWellingtonMonument.Miles: 3miles.Parking: CurbarGapCarPark(£2.60for4hours*).Time: Meetfrom10am,startwalkingat10.30am.

Thursday 4th April WalkbelowBirchenEdgeandfollowmoorlandpathstoGardom’sEdge.Thereareacoupleofstilestocrossonthisroute.Miles: 2.5miles.Parking:inthepayanddisplaycarparkbelowBirchenEdge,nexttotheRobinHoodpub(£2.60for4hours*).Time: Meetfrom10am,startwalkingat10.30am.

Thursday 2nd MayWalkdownBarBrooktovisitthestonecircleandreturnviaLittleBarbrook.Miles: 2.8miles.Parking:BarbrookCottage(free).Time: Meetfrom10am,startwalkingat10.30am.

Thursday 6th JuneWalkfromtheBurbageRocks,returninguptheBurbageValley.Miles: 2.5miles.TherewillbeanalternativeroutedowntheBurbageValleyandbackforanyonenotwishingtofollowtherockypathalongtheEdge.(3.5miles).Parking: UpperBurbage“Bridge”CarPark(free).Time: Meetfrom10am,startwalkingat10.30am.

Thursday 4th JulyWalkthroughthewoodlandontheedgeofRamsleyMoorfollowingtheBlackleachBrook.Miles: 2.7miles.Parking: CarParkatShillitoWood(free).Time: Meetfrom10amtostartwalkingat10.30am.

Thursday 1st AugustWalkacrossBaslowEdgetotheWellingtonMonument,JackFlatandBigMoor,returningdownstonestepstoCurbarGapCarPark.Miles: 3miles.Parking: CurbarGapCarPark(£2.60for4hours*).Time: Meetfrom10am,startwalkingat10.30am.

Thursday 5th SeptemberWalkupHoundkirkRoadthenfollowmoorlandpathstotheBurbageValleyreturningthroughLongshawEstate.Miles: 3miles.Parking: WoodcroftCarParkatLongshaw(£3.50for4hours*).NotfreeforRSPBmembers.Time: Meetfrom10am,startwalkingat10.30am.

Thursday 3rd OctoberWalkalongCurbarEdgebeforeascendingtotheTrigPointonWhiteEdge,returningdownstonestepstoCurbarGapCarPark.Miles: 2.5miles.TherewillbeanalternativeroutealongCurbarEdgeandbackforanyonenotwishingtowalkuphilltoWhiteEdge.(3miles).Bringbinocularsifyouhavethem.Parking: CurbarGapCarPark(£2.60for4hours*).Time: Meetfrom10am,startwalkingat10.30am.

Thursday 7th NovemberWalkunderWhiteEdgetotheWoodenPolereturningthroughwoodlandontheLongshawestate.Avariedwalkincludingbothmoorlandandwoodland.Miles: 2.7miles.Parking: ParkontheroadsidesouthoftheGrouseInnorinHaywoodPayandDisplayCarPark(£3.50for4hours*).NotfreeforRSPBmembers.Time: Meetfrom10am,startwalkingat10.30am.

*Free to National Trust and RSPB members unless stated in the walk description, so bring along your membership card.

2019 Programme of Walks

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Ifyou’vegotanyquestionsabouttheWalkMoorProgramme,pleasefeelfreetocontactuson0114 2891543orvisitourwebsiteat

https://www.visit-eastern-moors.org.uk/

ForfurtherinformationregardingtheEasternMoorsvisitthewhat’songuidewww.visit-eastern-moors.org.uk/plan-your-visit/whats-on

ForfurtherinformationregardingtheDerbyshireDalesWalkingforHealthprogrammevisit www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/walkingforhealth

ForfurtherinformationregardingtheNorthEastDerbyshireWalkingforHealthprogrammevisithttps://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-

midlands/north-east-derbyshire-walking-for-health