Walking and Rambling in Hathersage
If you're planning on staying at YHA Hathersage, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the...
National Trust social walk from YHA Hathersage
Overview
Tuesday 29th September 2026
Distance: 5 - 6 miles (9 km)
Duration: 3 hours
Led by: National Trust
Discovery and connection
A gentle walk from YHA Hathersage along the Derwent Valley Way, into rough wood and climbing up to Bolehill Quarry. We make our way back via Greenwood Farm and trace the route by the river back to Hathersage.
The walk will include mild ascent and descent and is not suitable for pushchairs. Sorry no dogs allowed on this walk.
This walk has passed.
This event is part of YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.
What makes it special
- Industrial millstone quarry heritage, now rewilded to an amazing natural habitat
- See a fabulous example of a millstone graveyard
- Free cuppa and cake at the finish
Date and time
Date: Tuesday 29th September
Start time: 10:00am
Starting point: YHA Hathersage
Price
It’s free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.
Hostels nearby
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