Events - Coming Up

Join us for a bit of tree thinning this Saturday. Help and guidance will be on hand from Sheffield City rangers. There are plenty of other bits of woodland maintenance that need doing(including getting rid of the dreaded mulch matting) so get in touch with Lindsay to find out more. 

10am - 3pm.

Tea and coffee will be provided, but bring a packed lunch. And appropriate clothes!

Location: Haythornthwaite Wood, Sheffield S17 3AB
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This enjoyable day walk will see you walk through five separate dales in the White Peaks.  Two of them (Flag Dale and Peter Dale) are little secrets of the White Peak, rarely visited by walkers often found in the adjoining Millers Dale.

Our walk starts from Millers Dale along the Monsal Trail until we turn off and head up Monks Dale.  At the top of Monks Dale we enter Peter Dale.  Peter Dale leads us up onto the limestone plateau at Tunstead before we re-enter the valley bottom in Flag Dale.  Chee Dale, our last dale of the day, is famous for its stepping stones. After we complete our walk we'll head to a local pub for a drink and maybe a meal if you want to stay.
 

This walk is suitable for beginners, and very easy to navigate along paths and tracks.  There could be small obstacles such as gates and stiles and the route could involve crossing open farmland.  However the terrain should be easy under foot with trainers or walking boots (good condition and good tread) being suitable.  Please note that if you wear trainers they are not likely to be waterproof and the chances are you will have wet feet by the end of the walk.
 

Time

10am - 4pm

Cost

Free to Friends of the Peak District members, or people with a Large Outdoors loyalty pass. Otherwise £6.50

Booking

Please ring Large Outdoors on 0161 401 0460, or fill in the form on Large Outdoors' website.

Organised by our friends at Large Outdoors who are kindly donating profits to our work protecting the Peak District.

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Join us and learn the ancient skill of hedgelaying this Saturday. There are plenty of other bits of woodland maintenance that need doing(including getting rid of the dreaded mulch matting) so get in touch with Lindsay to find out more. 

10am - 3pm.

Tea and coffee will be provided, but bring a packed lunch. And appropriate clothes!

Location: Haythornthwaite Wood, Sheffield S17 3AB
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This lovely day walk will take in the Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve, the lovely village of Youlgreave and some stunning views along the famous Limestone Way.  Before we arrive at the prehistoric Nine Ladies stone circle. From here we head across Stanton Moor and back for a well deserved pint or glass of wine.

The Nine Ladies is a small early Bronze Age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday. It is part of a complex of prehistoric circles and standing stones on Stanton Moor.

This is an intermediate level walk. Although more challenging than a beginners walks, it is suitable for most people. We will be covering a distance of between 7 to 10 miles using well marked routes and footpaths. Typically we will be crossing fields, open moor land and the ground maybe slippery under foot and muddy. 
 

Time: 11am

Cost: Free to Friends of the Peak District members, or people with a Large Outdoors loyalty pass. Otherwise £6.50

Booking: Please ring Large Outdoors on 0161 401 0460, or fill in the form on Large Outdoors' website.

Organised by our friends at Large Outdoors who are kindly donating profits to our work protecting the Peak District. 

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Help raise funds for Friends of the Peak District with this brilliant 80ft charity abseil from Millers Dale Bridge.

Cost: £25 plus any sponsorship you can raise. For details and to book, please contact Danny.

Large thanks to Large Outdoors for kindly supporting this event!

Location: Millers Dale Bridge, Millers Dale, near Tideswell
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Hurray! Our annual Magnificent Charity Walk to help raise funds for our work protecting this incredble area is on this Sunday.
 

Starting and finishing at the stunning Thornbridge Hall near Great Longstone, there are three magnificent walks to challenge, inspire or relax you:

• 21 mile challenge - taking in some of most the iconic places of the Peak District
   
• The Magnificent 7 miles -  a whistle stop tour round some of the most inspiring views in the Peak District 
   
• The Three Cake Challenge - a short relaxing walk, suitable for even the smallest of feet, with 3 cake stops on route

Dogs are welcome (although it will be lambing season so please be responsible). More details coming, but please get in touch with Danny if you want to get involved or help out.

Please fill in the booking form - or contact Danny for more information.

Kindly supported by Large Outdoors and Let's Stay Peak District

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We're absolutely delighted to be chosen as one of the charity partners for the Jane Tomlinson Walk for All in the Peak District.

During the walk, over 2,000 people will take to the hills and enjoy the breath-taking views on the 24, 12 or 5 mile route, which takes in some of the Hope Valley's most stunning scenery, including Jacob's Ladder and Mam Tor.

Please get involved - and opt to fundraise for our crucial work protecting the Peak District's amazing landscapes. We also need volunteers to help out on the day, so get in touch with Danny for more details.

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Part of the Peak District Walking Festival.

We head along the Roaches for this stunning walk along the western edges of the Peak District, enjoying views over the plains of Staffordshire and Cheshire.  From the ridge we drop down in to ancient woodlands and have a chance to explore Lud's Church, a deep and secluded chasm.

This walk is intermediate level. Although more challenging than our beginners walks these walks are suitable for most people. We will be covering between seven and ten miles using well marked routes and footpaths.  Typically we will be crossing fields, open moor land and the ground maybe slippery under foot and muddy.  We will have to negotiate stiles and small obstructions all of which are achievable with care.  Sturdy suitable footwear is highly recommended for this walk, if in doubt about your footwear please contact Large Outdoors for more advice.
 

Time

11am - 4pm

Cost

Free to Friends of the Peak District members, or people with a Large Outdoors loyalty pass. Otherwise £6.50

Booking

Please ring Large Outdoors on 0161 401 0460, or fill in the form on Large Outdoors' website.

Organised by our friends at Large Outdoors who are kindly donating profits to our work protecting the Peak District.

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Join us for an evening of renaissance choral music at one of the most splendid churches in the Peak District.

Tickets: £10. Contact us on 0114 266 5822 or email Lindsay for tickets.

More details about the programme coming - but you can contact George Wolfe on 01433 631308 if you have any questions.

All profits from the concert will go to Friends of the Peak District's work protecting the landscapes of the Peak District.

Location: St Michael & All Angels Church, Taddington SK17 9TU
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Help raise funds for Friends of the Peak District with this brilliant charity abseil.

Cost: £25 plus any sponsorship you can raise. For details and to book, please contact Danny.

Large thanks to Large Outdoors for kindly supporting this event!

Location: Tegg's Nose Quarry, near Macclesfield
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Landscape photography workshop

An easy introduction to landscape photography for the novice and the more experienced hobbyist. Official Visit Peak District photographers Chris Charlesworth and Stephen Elliott give a practical guide to landscape photography on location in a beautiful spot of the Peak District. The workshop will also include how to photograph a stunning sunset (weather permitting of course!)

You'll need to be able to walk at least two miles across sometimes uneven or wet terrain. Please bring your own camera (and tripod if you've got one), a packed lunch, waterproofs and appropriate footwear.

Time: 2pm - 8pm (so you can see a sunset)

Cost: £40 non members; £30 Friends of the Peak District members

To book a place contact Saskia Palmer or ring 0114 266 5822
 

Location: Surprise view
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