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GROUP WALKS

The Peak District Meet Ups

You will always be met with a friendly welcome on our walks.  The group has grown these past few years, and now we affectionately call ourselves 'The Herd'

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Our Peak Meets give an opportunity for socialising with like minded outdoor enthusiasts to the beautiful backdrop of the Peak District National Park. 

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FAQ

Some level of fitness is required but all abilities are encouraged and welcomed, just bare in mind there's lots of hills in the `Peak District'.

 

Suitable clothing and footwear is a no brainer.

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Dogs are always welcome if they belong to responsible and well behaved adults, we love the livestock we meet and we would like to remain friends with farmers (they carry shot guns!) (that's possibly fake news)  Please also bare in mind that ground nesting birds love our open moorlands just as much as the dogs do. 

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Children are always good fun on a walk, but if you are dragging them away from the playstation, let them know hill walking really is 'a thing' and Sam & Sue are the only ones allowed tantrums. Perks of being team leaders!

Also worth noting, our group comes with adult humour and banter all the way. You have been warned.

'The Herd' Events

  • The Herd Annual Festive Walk - Castleton
    The Herd Annual Festive Walk - Castleton
    Sun, 22 Dec
    Castleton
    22 Dec 2024, 09:00
    Castleton, Castleton Visitor Centre, Buxton Rd, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WN, UK
    22 Dec 2024, 09:00
    Castleton, Castleton Visitor Centre, Buxton Rd, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WN, UK
    Its that time again! Grab your festive party jumpers or, like us go all out in fancy dress, on our annual Christmas walk. Its the one we all look forward to.
  • Marsden Moor, Wessenden Reservoir Circular - led By James Cairns
    Marsden Moor, Wessenden Reservoir Circular - led By James Cairns
    Sun, 22 Sept
    The New Inn
    22 Sept 2024, 09:00
    The New Inn, Manchester Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6EZ, UK
    22 Sept 2024, 09:00
    The New Inn, Manchester Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6EZ, UK
    Marsden Moor, Wessenden Reservoir Circular - 6.3 Miles Aprox. Walk Led by James Cairns - a great friend to the Herd Walking Group, you are in safe hands! (for a change!)
  • Kinder Circular - 11 Mile Moderate Walk
    Kinder Circular - 11 Mile Moderate Walk
    Sat, 24 Aug
    Bowden Bridge Car Park
    24 Aug 2024, 08:30
    Bowden Bridge Car Park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
    24 Aug 2024, 08:30
    Bowden Bridge Car Park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
    Hayfield - Twenty Trees - Liberator Crash Site - Mill Hill - Kinder Downfall - Kinder Low Trig - Kinder Reservoir - Sportsman Pub (Highlight)
  • Hartington, Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale & Biggin Dale Circular - 6 Mile
    Hartington, Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale & Biggin Dale Circular - 6 Mile
    Sun, 28 Jul
    Hartington (See details below)
    28 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 23:50
    Hartington (See details below), Parsons Cl, Hartington, Buxton SK17 0BE, UK
    28 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 23:50
    Hartington (See details below), Parsons Cl, Hartington, Buxton SK17 0BE, UK
    6 Miles of idyllic Villages and Dales, mostly flat with some small inclines. Breathtaking views from start to finish with a couple of 'refreshment' options along the way!
  • Edale Skyline Challenge Walk - 20 Miles
    Edale Skyline Challenge Walk - 20 Miles
    Sat, 29 Jun
    Edale
    29 Jun 2024, 08:30 – 20:30
    Edale, Edale, Hope Valley S33, UK
    29 Jun 2024, 08:30 – 20:30
    Edale, Edale, Hope Valley S33, UK
    They don't call this a challenge walk for nothing! The Edale Skyline walk is a 20 Mile 'maximum effort' walk with amazing views across the Edale Valley and Plateau. For safety reasons we are asking that only intermediate level walkers contact us for a limited place on this walk.
  • Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook Clough and Jacob’s Ladder
    Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook Clough and Jacob’s Ladder
    Sun, 07 Apr
    Edale Car Park - HPBC
    07 Apr 2024, 08:30
    Edale Car Park - HPBC, Water Meadows, Hope Rd, Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZQ, UK
    07 Apr 2024, 08:30
    Edale Car Park - HPBC, Water Meadows, Hope Rd, Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZQ, UK
    8 mile circular moderate hike and Grade 1 Scramble. A great route and introduction to scrambling. Epic views and the same banter with friends along the way.
  • Lantern Pike & Rowarth Circular (9miles)
    Lantern Pike & Rowarth Circular (9miles)
    Sun, 25 Feb
    Bowden Bridge Car Park
    25 Feb 2024, 08:30
    Bowden Bridge Car Park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
    25 Feb 2024, 08:30
    Bowden Bridge Car Park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
  • Alport Castle Circular - 9mile (Moderate Route)
    Alport Castle Circular - 9mile (Moderate Route)
    Sun, 28 Jan
    Fairholmes Visitor Centre
    28 Jan 2024, 08:30
    Fairholmes Visitor Centre, Fairholmes Car Park, Derwent Ln, Bamford, Hope Valley S33 0AQ, UK
    28 Jan 2024, 08:30
    Fairholmes Visitor Centre, Fairholmes Car Park, Derwent Ln, Bamford, Hope Valley S33 0AQ, UK
    Meeting at Fairholmes Visitor Centre - 9 miles, Our first meet of 2024! And we are heading to the remote Alport Castles, the largest landslide in the UK, an amazing place to explore. We have put this as a moderate walk, taking in some steep inclines, and possibly a challenge underfoot.
  • Hayfield to Mount Famine, South Head & Kinder Reservoir Circular - 11 miles
    Hayfield to Mount Famine, South Head & Kinder Reservoir Circular - 11 miles
    Sun, 19 Nov
    Bowden Bridge Car Park - Hayfield
    19 Nov 2023, 08:30
    Bowden Bridge Car Park - Hayfield, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
    19 Nov 2023, 08:30
    Bowden Bridge Car Park - Hayfield, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
    Challenging in places with a few steep scrambles. A woodland and moorland hike which will be great for mushroom spotting and awesome autumnal views. Finish with a pint in the Sportsman.
  • The Red Deer - 6 Edges Walk - 11miles
    The Red Deer - 6 Edges Walk - 11miles
    Sun, 22 Oct
    Fox house
    22 Oct 2023, 08:30
    Fox house, Fox house, Hathersage Rd, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY, UK
    22 Oct 2023, 08:30
    Fox house, Fox house, Hathersage Rd, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY, UK
    Love is in the air on White Edge and the Big Moor!! Its the Red Deer rutting season and this is one of the best walks to watch the drama unfold, Stags compete for the Hinds in an impressive stand off. Its become a highlight of the Herd calendar! Don't forget the binoculars!
  • Saddleworth 3 Peaks Challenge Walk- 15 miles
    Saddleworth 3 Peaks Challenge Walk- 15 miles
    Sun, 27 Aug
    Greenfield
    27 Aug 2023, 08:00
    Greenfield, Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7LD
    27 Aug 2023, 08:00
    Greenfield, Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7LD
    Join us for our first Herd Challenge Walk - The Saddleworth Three Peaks, Alderman Hill aka The Indians Head, Pots and Pans and Wharmton Hill.
  • Women's Wellbeing Walk
    Women's Wellbeing Walk
    Sat, 29 Jul
    Fox House Pub
    29 Jul 2023, 09:00
    Fox House Pub, Longshaw House, Hathersage Rd, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY, UK
    29 Jul 2023, 09:00
    Fox House Pub, Longshaw House, Hathersage Rd, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY, UK
    A laidback walk through the stunning Padley Gorge heading to Bolehill Quarry, a beautiful silver birch woodland to kickback, relax, and forest bath and take in the nature around us. Good friends, open conversation and as always a good bloody giggle.
  • The Herds Men's Walk
    The Herds Men's Walk
    Sat, 29 Jul
    Fox House Pub
    29 Jul 2023, 09:00
    Fox House Pub, Longshaw House, Hathersage Rd, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY, UK
    29 Jul 2023, 09:00
    Fox House Pub, Longshaw House, Hathersage Rd, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY, UK
    Not forgetting the Fellas! With thanks to our Herd members we a couple of our noble steeds who have volunteered to lead the menfolk on an awesome walk around the Burbage and Higger Tor area (route TBC) Join this band of merry men for laughs and banter in this epic part of the Peak District.
  • Ladybower to Win Hill via Hope Cross (approx 8 miles)
    Ladybower to Win Hill via Hope Cross (approx 8 miles)
    Sun, 28 May
    Heatherdene Car Park (Pay and Display)
    28 May 2023, 08:30
    Heatherdene Car Park (Pay and Display), Heatherdene, Peak District National Park, Ladybower Reservoir, Hope Valley S33 0AQ, UK
    28 May 2023, 08:30
    Heatherdene Car Park (Pay and Display), Heatherdene, Peak District National Park, Ladybower Reservoir, Hope Valley S33 0AQ, UK
    One of our 'go to walks' with reservoir views, steep woodlands, and the Elmins Pit Farm ruins. From Hope Cross we will see across the Edale Valley and Kinder, with panoramic views from the summit of Win Hill.
  • Fairbrook Naze & Ashop Head from Birchen Clough
    Fairbrook Naze & Ashop Head from Birchen Clough
    Sun, 16 Apr
    S33 0AB
    16 Apr 2023, 08:30
    S33 0AB, Birchen Clough Car Park
    16 Apr 2023, 08:30
    S33 0AB, Birchen Clough Car Park
    Moderate 9.5 miles (always approx.) Amazing views and rock formations from the northern edge of Kinder Scout.
  • Redmires Circular - Stanage, Burbage & Ox Stones
    Redmires Circular - Stanage, Burbage & Ox Stones
    Sun, 02 Apr
    Hope Valley
    02 Apr 2023, 08:30
    Hope Valley, Ringinglow Rd, Hope Valley S32 1BR, UK
    02 Apr 2023, 08:30
    Hope Valley, Ringinglow Rd, Hope Valley S32 1BR, UK
    13.5 mile hike starting from Upper Burbage Bridge Car Park.
  • The Herd Meet - Kinder Loop - 11 Mile Circular
    The Herd Meet - Kinder Loop - 11 Mile Circular
    Sun, 26 Feb
    Bowden Bridge Car Park - Peak District N
    26 Feb 2023, 08:30
    Bowden Bridge Car Park - Peak District N, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LH, UK
    26 Feb 2023, 08:30
    Bowden Bridge Car Park - Peak District N, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LH, UK
    11 Mile - Moderate - Circular A Return to a Herd favorite - Hayfield - Twenty Trees - Liberator Crash Site - Mill Hill - Kinder Downfall - Kinder Low Trig - Kinder Reservoir - Sportsman Pub (Highlight)
  • Xmas Hike - Castleton & The Great Ridge 12 Mile Circular
    Xmas Hike - Castleton & The Great Ridge 12 Mile Circular
    Sat, 10 Dec
    Castleton
    10 Dec 2022, 09:00
    Castleton, Castleton Visitor Centre, Buxton Rd, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WN, UK
    10 Dec 2022, 09:00
    Castleton, Castleton Visitor Centre, Buxton Rd, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WN, UK
    Grab your festive hats and Christmas jumpers, and pack a mince pie. Our festive walk this year takes in Castleton, Cavedale, Mam Tor, Losehill and back around to Castleton for a festive tipple and a toast to an awesome Year. Its The Herds Christmas Doo.

MEET 'THE HERD'

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