Walking and Rambling in Hathersage
Overview
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 area at your own pace.
Derwent Valley
A lovely walk along the River Derwent.
Moderate route (PDF, 1MB)
2.9 miles, takes 1h 15m - 2h
Stanage Edge and High Neb
A walk leading through meadows and natural woodland to the cliffs of Stanage Edge and High Neb.
Challenging route (PDF, 1.1MB)
7 miles, takes 3h 15m - 5h 30m
White Edge and Froggatt Edg
A full day walk featuring popular gritstone edges of the Peak District and retuning through lowland meadows along the river Derwent.
Challenging route (PDF, 1.3MB)
13.5 miles, takes 6h 15m - 7h 15m
All our walking routes are tried and tested to help you explore this beautiful part of England. To assist with route selection and planning, you’ll also find a description of the hazards and facilities, accessibility information and points of interest on the maps
What makes it special
- Explore the local area at your own pace
- Tried and tested walking routes with detailed instructions
- Points of interest highlighted along the way
Useful guides
Want to understand more about our maps or develop your walking skills? Here are some useful guides we have created to help you to prepare for your chosen walk
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Hathersage Swimming Pool
Surprisingly, this large outdoor public swimming pool is located in the small Derbyshire village of Hathersage.
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The David Mellor Design Museum
Famous for his cutlery design, the museum shows exactly why David Mellor is so often referred to as ‘the cutlery king’.
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Climbing in Edale
If you enjoy climbing, head for Stanage Edge. Along this 4-mile stretch of gritstone there’s a choice of 1000 challenges covering all grades.
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Climbing in Hathersage
Attempt one of the many routes along the famous Stanage, Burbage and Millstone edges. England's finest grit-stone climbing boasts brilliant crags, cracks and bouldering to test your abilities.
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Cycling in Eyam
YHA Eyam is an ideal location for enjoying one of the many circular cycling routes around the lovely Peak District.
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Mountain biking in Eyam
Ideally located on the edge of the White Peak (limestone) and Dark Peak (grit-stone), there's lots of different mountain biking terrains to discover.
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Walking and rambling in Eyam
If you're planning on staying at YHA Eyam, 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 area
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Climbing in Eyam
Eyam is a stone's throw from the famous Peak District climbing areas of Stanage, Froggatt, Curbar and Stoney Middleton.
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Walking and Rambling around Castleton
If you're planning on staying at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall, 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 e
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Peak District trail running camp
Join our long weekend of trail run training from the beautiful village of Castleton. Develop your trail and mountain running experience on our carefully designed running camp.
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Speedwell Cavern
Set at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass, Speedwell Cavern takes you on an incredible underground boat journey.
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Treak Cliff Cavern
Visit an underground wonderland in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Don't miss the fossils! Visit the website
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Derbyshire Flying Centre
Fly as free as a bird with paragliders and hang-gliders at Derbyshire Flying Centre in Tideswell. Visit the website
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Cycling in Hathersage
If you’re looking for a healthy mix of road and off road cycling then Hathersage has it all.
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Blue John Cavern
The tour starts with a short flight of steps before visitors can appreciate the awe-inspiring majesty of the natural caverns. Then as you go deeper the history of Blue John, or bleu-jaune,
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Cycling in Edale
Prefer tarmac? You’ll find well-known hill climbs on our local roads. And there are family-friendly routes around Derwent Reservoir and the marvellous Monsal Trail.
