Hathersage Social Walk | 29th July

Come and join the Peak District area volunteers for a walk ahead of the area meeting!

You are invited to join a peer-led social walk, hosted by long-time BMC Peak District volunteer and qualified mountain leader, Peter Judd. It is planned to precede BMC Peak Area’s evening members meeting in Hathersage on the same day. This walk will be led at a moderate pace (with pauses to admire the view and chat). We will aim to walk out of the village up lanes , field and moorland paths to visit Carhead Rocks, then on to walk along part of the rocky and exposed top of that escarpment beloved of both walkers and climbers alike - Stanage Edge - with its fine views (where we hope to meet up with the BMC President and other BMC members who will, weather permitting, be climbing in that area) before descending through Stanage Plantation and on down past North Lees and finally down tracks and field paths to return to Hathersage in plenty of time for people to seek refreshment before the Area meeting begins at 7pm.

Peter is a keen hill walker, a former BMC Peak District Hill Walking Rep. and also a former chair of the BMC’s Hill Walking Committee. Peter is a qualified Mountain Leader and regularly leads walks on behalf of the BMC and other organisations.

Peter has led walks for over 30 years, presently leading mainly in the Derbyshire Peak District National Park but also has significant experience leading elsewhere in the English and Welsh uplands. He has a particular love for the Dark Peak. Peter believes it is particularly important for hill walkers to put something back into the very places that we gain so much pleasure from. As a consequence he has organised a number of BMC conservation volunteering opportunities in the Dark Peak.

Walk Details

Walk Grading: Moderate

Distance: Approx 9.5 km (6 miles)

Ascent: 370 m (1,200 ft)

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

If you or anyone in your party can’t attend after booking, please let us know so we can offer the place to others

Meeting Details

Time: Wednesday 29th July, 13:45 pm for a 14:00 pm start

Location: The paved area near the public toilets (opposite the petrol station) in Hathersage village

OS Grid Ref: SK 230 815

Google map pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8r83p21A3PZJVzQV6

Parking: Pay & Display

Please check out the BMC Liftshare service

Facilities: Toilets available at the start point. There are numerous shops and cafés in the village

What to Bring

We’ll cover a range of terrains, so please ensure youwear supportive, water resistant walking boots with grippy soles and wear or carry highly weather resistant clothing (including a rain and wind resistant coat with a hood, gloves and headwear) suitable for the conditions prevailing on the day

Please bring sufficient food and fluids for a half-day of hill walking, there are no opportunities to buy refreshments en route

Please consider bringing a small personal first aid kit for self-administration and a sun hat and suncream if the weather is hot

Although the walk is planned to finish well within the hours of available daylight, participants may like to bring a small torch/head torch in case of emergency

Who Can Attend

Anyone, under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be always kept under close control, please indicate on your booking if you will be bringing a dog

Health Precautions: If you have any health conditions that might impact your participation, please inform us in advance. Carry any required medications, and let the walk leader know if assistance may be needed in accessing them

If you are unsure of your ability or would like advice regarding kit and suitability for this walk, please email the leader in advance

This walk incurs a £2 donation fee towards the Access & Conservation Trust. If you are unable to pay this fee, please contact us in advance, and we will anonymously include you for free

BMC Participation Statement

The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement

Photographs may be taken by the leader for future communications about the programme. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken please let the leader know in advance or at the start of the walk

By participating in this walk you agree to act in a kind and inclusive manner. Bullying, discrimination or the use of foul language will not be tolerated.

Questions

Feel free to contact BMC Walk Leader, Peter Judd: peak10roam-bmc@yahoo.co.uk