This section of the Geo walk will take place in perfect weather towards the end of June (wear your shorts and bring a sun hat and sun cream!). The official description is available online following this link:

https://peakdistrictgeowalk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Section-12.pdf

The walk is 18 km / 45⁄4 miles long with 530 m / 1,750 ft of ascent, strolling (actually, it’s steep) up from Fairholmes to Lost Lad and Back Tor. Fortunately it’s then more or less downhill all the way to Moscar before a more gentle ascent follows to High Neb on Stanage. It’s then on to Burbage Bridge. To quote the guide, “you will feel well exercised” by the end! There is one 500m section of unpleasant road walking near Moscar which could be avoided by a fairly lengthy detour – something to be decided when we get there.

Apart from the geology and the fabulous scenery there are lots of other points of interest along the way. Coal mines on top of Stanage, evidence of Bronze and Mesolithic age settlements, old turnpike roads, Roman roads and wonderful rock climbs to name a few. I hope to have some notes prepared that you can read in advance, just ask! Unfortunately apart from the start nowhere along the way serves refreshments, so unless you can persuade someone else to share theirs you’ll need to bring your own.

The route is linear and parking at each end can be problematic, so a 9.30 departure from Fairholmes seems reasonable, with cars left at each end. It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Fairholmes to Upper Burbage Bridge. Could you please let me know if you are going so we can co-ordinate transport.

Chris Wilson