Steel Cotton Rail Trail: Hope to Edale
A moderate guided walk beginning at Hope Station and ending at Edale Station via Backside Wood and Nether Booth.
- Booking essential
To celebrate 130 years of the Hope Valley train line passenger service, we are leading a series of guided walks traversing the entire length of the Peak District from Dore to Chinley. Each walk will begin and end at a different train station, exploring the peaks and footpaths that flank England’s most picturesque train line.
The fifth section is a moderate 7-mile walk beginning at Hope Station and ending at Edale Station. The route follows the River Noe, crisscrossing the Hope Valley Line, before straying North to Edale End and Backside Wood. The walk then follows the approach of Kinder Scout to Nether Booth and onto Edale village.
This walk includes short sections of road, a steep ascent and an uneven footpath. Dogs on leads are welcome but there may be some stiles. The walk is not suitable for pushchairs or prams.
These walks coincide with the launch of High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership’s Steel Cotton Rail Trail. This waymarked trail snakes from Midland Station in the centre of Sheffield to Piccadilly Station in Manchester.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £7.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Please meet at the yellow Amazon Lockers in the Hope Station car park.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. Dogs on a lead are welcome.
- Accessibility
This is a moderate 7-mile and includes short sections of road, a steep ascent and an uneven footpath. Dogs on leads are welcome but there may be some stiles
- Other
Please note, that this is a linear walk and return travel must be bought separately. However, the walks have been curated to fit alongside the Hope Valley train schedule as much as possible. The walk may be cancelled in the unlikely event of extreme weather.
Upcoming events
Free Friday Social Walk from Edale
Join us on the first Friday of each month for a free social walk led by our knowledgeable walk leaders.
Steel Cotton Rail Trail: Hathersage to Bamford
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Festival of Archaeology Walk: Hillforts and Barrows
A moderate guided walk exploring some of the Peak Districts’ most spectacular archaeological sites including Lord's Seat and Mam Tour Iron Age Hillfort.
Festival of Archaeology Walk: Lost Villages and Hidden Features
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