1991 - 2025
Come rain or shine, we have been walking for 34 Years!
Walk Leaders Needed: would you like to lead a walk or thinking about offering and want to have a chat with us about it? Email us on [email protected]
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Sunday 20th July, 2025: Hathersage
Walk Leaders: Deborah and Anne Hi everyone, here are details of this month’s walk: Meet at the car park opposite Hathersage swimming pool for a prompt 10.30 start. Postcode: S32 1DU. The What3words link is: https://w3w.co/rests.corporate.tame Public toilets are on Main Road: https://w3w.co/kilowatt.bound.thighs The Derwent Valley around Hathersage is a mixture of delightful meadows, wooded valleys, and rolling hills backed by open moorland, whilst to the north is a spectacular high outcrop of gritstone edge. This walk explores some of this glorious countryside on both sides of the River Derwent. Longer walk The longer circular walk is around 7.5/8 miles. There are two fairly lengthy climbs (one on either side of the river); the second a bit longer than the first. Overall the elevation gain is 1,326 ft. The terrain is varied and the views over the valley are magnificent. There are a few stiles but all very manageable. Dogs will need to be on leads much of the time as there are sheep/cows in some fields. HD Lite There is also a mapped shorter walk (4.5 miles) available for those who want an HD lite (please email us if you are walking this route and we will print out copies). Essentially this route cuts out the first steep climb before the stepping stones, and much of the second steep climb on the other side of the valley. Steeping Stones For both walks, there are stepping stones crossing across the River Derwent (see photo below). The stones are large, but there are a couple that require a bit of balance and care, so poles will be helpful. Post-Walk Refreshments Afterwards, we will stop for tea, cakes and savouries at Coleman’s Deli which can be found here: https://w3w.co/typist.dwarf.glassware (not far from the toilets). Looking forward to seeing you on the day Notts HD 
New to Nottingham HD?
For those of you who have not walked with us before, we normally bring a packed lunch and walk for around 4 - 4.5 hours, with some people stopping for tea & refreshments afterwards. What to bring If you are new, you might want to read what you need to bring (food, drink, clothing) and a bit more general information about the walks on our general info page on this site. 
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Come for a hike with us...?WELCOME TO OUR WALKS
We're a friendly group of lesbians who meet every month, usually every third Sunday. We normally walk 6-8 miles in the Peak District, Leicestershire or Nottinghamshire, and always end with a tea shop or pub! The group has been active for over 34 years and all the walks are led by volunteers. See our walks list and join us next time. Links to other walking groupsThere are other lesbian waking groups based in the Midlands and Peak District, including Sheffield, Derby and Peak Rufties. You can find their contact details are on our links and events page
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