National Trust social walk from YHA Hathersage

Millstone above Hathersage, Peak District

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.

Book your place

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.

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Location of National Trust social walk from YHA Hathersage

National Trust social walk from YHA Hathersage

Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1EH

Map references

OS Grid Ref:
SK 22824 81498
Lat/Lng:
53.329913, -1.6587582

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