On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 08:20:41 -0000, in <
[email protected]>, turkeytickler
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[email protected]> wrote:
>Hi there
>
>Since I am from flat Norfolk, I am planning a trip to the Peak District to try my hill climbing out
>before I go for a place on the Etape 2004.
>
>Can anyone recommend a good route that will take in some proper hills? Maybe places to stay too?
Edale YHA (grid ref SK140866) (train station nearby from Sheffield/Manchester, and possibly
Chesterfield), over Mam Tor at Barber Booth. At acute angled T junction, take SHARP left onto A625
then B6061. Then turn left onto yellow road to Blue John and Speedwell caverns. Take A road through
Castleton. At Hope, turn left and head back to Hostel. WARNING: one of these roads suffered a
landslide a few years ago. I cannot remember which one and my 1994 map doesn't tell me! It may or
may not have been repaired since?
Alternatively, instead of heading back to YHA, blast further along the A625 road to Hathersage then
take the B road to Sheffield via Dale Bottom, Overstones Farm, Ringinlow. Return via A road or
trainline.
Grindleford has a decent coffee shop, and between Sheffield and edale there are plenty of cop-out
train stations, so long as you don't mind a 2 hourly Sunday service!
Edale and Hathersage have YHAs. Hathersage is much nicer IMHO.
Mr Cooper who owns one of the campsites at Nether Booth near Edale is a miserable grumpy sod. If you
are passing, knee him in the nuts for me!
Sorry my knowledge is a little dated but hope this helps.
Love and hugs from Rich x
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