A great walk featuring popular gritstone edges of the Peak District and retuning through lowland meadows along the River Derwent.
Distance: 13.5 miles (21.7 km)
Ascent: 517 metres
Route grade: 64 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 6h 15m to 9h 15m
Starting point: YHA Hathersage 
Grid reference: SK 227 814
What3Words: ///dame.boil.reflector
End point: Circular, to YHA Hathersage
Region: East Midlands
Type of walk: Moorland, Riverside
National Parks & National Landscapes: Peak District National Park
Trails and Ways: Derwent Valley Heritage Way
Wheelchair accessible: No 
Pushchair accessible: No 
Stile free: No 
Toilets: Yes 
Touch free: No 
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Takeaway/s This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL01) Peak District - Dark Peak area
