This is the second time I have done this walk from the Walks in the Dark Peak book written by Paul Beasley. This was also an opportunity to try out my new Osprey atmos 65 rucksack.
Parking on the approach road to Grindleford Station is free as all the parking pay points are covered up.
The walk starts with a steep path up through the woods to Bolehill Quarry.
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| clearing at the top of the first steep climb through the woods |
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| Bolehill Quarry |
The path crosses the A6187 near Surprise viewpoint with fantastic views to the South.
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| view back down to Grindleford |
After passing through the car park the walk opens out onto Hathersage moor, and after passing several Gritstone outcroppings reaches Higger Tor.
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| Mothers Cap |
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| Higger Tor - Lunch time stop |
After some lunch on Higger Tor the paths drops down before climbing back to Carl Wark Fort, and then back down through the soggy section before reaching the road at Toads Mouth. I lost the path just before Toads Mouth and ended on a steep bracken strewn bank with Meg at the bottom unable to get back up to me !. A short scramble and we were re-united.
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| Carl Wark Fort |
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| A nice cooling dip in a muddy pool |
From there it was a lovely stroll back down Padley Gorge back to the car. For some reason I didn't take any pics on this last section.
About 6 miles OS OL1 and OL24. A lovely varied walk with climbs , woods, water and open moorland.
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