Steel Cotton Rail Circular - Saturday 13 June

 

8 miles 

Join us on a public transport friendly walk starting and finishing in the historic village of Bamford. 

With Bamford Station as our start and finish point, our walk wanders alongside the River Derwent through low-lying meadows, before climbing to the moorland above with sweeping views across the Hope Valley.   Passing though quiet hamlets, we explore Roman remains, and pass the site of a tragic rail accident.   Learn about the role the river, mining and industry had upon landscape and local communities, and the growth of the road and rail networks.

 The Steel Cotton Rail Trail offers station to station walking in the beautiful Hope Valley.  So-called from the first half of the 20th Century when Sheffield’s steel workers and Manchester’s cotton mill workers escaped their polluted cities to reach the clean air of the Peak District.  We use a section of the Trail to make a circular walk.

Event Grade: Moderate - some ascents and descents and rough terrain.

 

Event Terrain: Can be muddy in places and one steep climb. A mixture of good paths with limited walking on minor roads and crossing the main A6187. Suitable for older children (10+) who are good walkers. 

 

Extra Items: Come prepared for wet weather.

 

Start: 10:15am  Finish: 4:30pm

 

Meeting Point: Mytham Bridge (bus turning lay-by) near Bamford Station 

 

Grid Reference: SK 2071 8246 Post Code: S33 0EA What3Words: recruiter.intend.january 

 

Parking: Free - Car parking on minor road adjacent to start available (Please park respectfully of residents' access). There are no toilets at the start but available within 5 minutes walk at nearby garden centre.

 

Near Bus Route: Yes, 271/2 from Sheffield. Bus stop adjacent to start.

 

Near Rail Station: Yes. Bamford rail station across road with trains from Sheffield and Manchester. 

 

Dogs: No, dogs not permitted.

 

Cost: £10 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free. 

 

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