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Dark Peak Walks 40 walks exploring the Peak District gritstone and moorland landscapes

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Dark Peak Walks 40 walks exploring the Peak District gritstone and moorland landscapes

Author(s)

Paul Besley

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ISBN

9781783624638, 9781852845193

Publisher

Cicerone Press

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PDF and EPUB

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This guidebook describes 35 circular walking routes in the Dark Peak – the wilder northern area of the Peak District distinguished by its dark gritstone. The walks range between 4 and 13.5 miles in length (6.5km to 22km), varying in terms of difficulty: some involve steep ascents and descents, uneven ground and pathless terrain, and demand a good level of navigational competence. The book also outlines 5 longer routes (3 linear; 2 circular) of 15.5 to 28 miles (25-45km) for those wishing to explore the area further, including a classic ‘skyline’ circuit of the Kinder Scout plateau. Detailed route description and 1:50,000 OS mapping are provided for each route, along with information on nearby points of interest and facilities. Icons of the Dark Peak – such as Kinder Scout, Stanage Edge, the Roaches and Mam Tor – are included, however, the focus is on exploring the lesser-known corners of the region. The routes take in striking gritstone edges, distinctive rock formations, open moorland, steep-sided valleys and hidden waterfalls. The Dark Peak features a wild landscape of sweeping moorland and big skies. Easily accessible from Sheffield, it boasts a wealth of natural, geological, historical and cultural interest – and some great walking.

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Dark Peak Walks 40 walks exploring the Peak District gritstone and moorland landscapes

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Full Title

Dark Peak Walks 40 walks exploring the Peak District gritstone and moorland landscapes

Author(s)

Paul Besley

Edition
ISBN

9781783624645, 9781852845193

Publisher

Cicerone Press

Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

A guidebook to 35 day walks exploring the valleys and landmarks of the Dark Park area of the Peak District National Park, and 5 longer routes exploring the region’s more wild and remote gritstone edges and open moorland. With a variety of distances, terrain and strenuousness there are routes for all levels of ability. The day walks are circular and range from 7 to 22km (4–14 miles), and can be enjoyed in between 3 and 7 hours. The longer routes – 3 linear and 2 circular – are between 25 and 45km (15–28 miles) in length, and take from 8 to 13 hours to complete. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each day walk, and 1:100,000 maps for longer routes GPX files available to download Refreshment and public transport options are given where relevant Information given on local geology and wildlife Easy access from Hathersage, Castleton, Glossop, Sheffield