1991 - 2026
Come rain or shine, we have been walking for 35 Years!
Walk Leaders Needed: would you be able to lead a walk or are thinking about offering and want some help to lead a walk? Email us on [email protected]
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Sunday 18th October, 2026: Five Dales
Walk Leader: Anne B Here are details of this month’s walk. Meet at the Fountain Square Church, High Street, Tideswell SK17 8JX at 10.15 for a prompt 10.30 start. What3words: https://w3w.co/stated.hobbyists.emails There is a lot of on-street parking in the High Street and a couple of small car parks further back on Commercial Road (if you come in on the B6049). The public toilets are right beside the church, and there is a café at the turning of Commercial Road and the High Street called the Tideswell Lounge for those who want a delicious breakfast before we set off. The five dales that are featured in this walk are, in order, Tansley, Cressbrook, Water-cum-Jolly, Miller's and Tideswell, each attractive and with its own distinctive character. The walk begins at a fine church known as the 'Cathedral of the Peak' and there is evidence of former industrial activity along the banks of the Wye in the mills at Cressbrook and Litton. The section along the banks of the Wye through the adjacent Water-cum-Jolly and Miller's dales is outstandingly beautiful. This is a very beautiful walk – just under 7 miles - passing along dales, woods, rivers, babbling brooks and limestone cliffs. Overall, this walk is easy, but there are some steep steps at the start, around five styles to get over (some high over walls), and two steep bits (one can be avoided). Most of the walk is on good paths (and a bit of road) but some bits can be muddy and slippery after rain, so sticks are handy (also for steep bits). If you want details of the walk, it can be found in the Peak District Walks Pathfinder Guide (Walk 16), and also on OS maps (slightly different start). NottsHD Lite We have plotted out a couple of shorter walks for those who wouldn’t manage the longer walk; email us on [email protected] for the details. For a café at the end of the walk, if we are back before 4pm, there are a number available including the Tideswell Lounge. We look 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 before and 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 35 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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