September 15, 2024
9:00 am
Fairholmes Car Park, Ladybower
Hike & Wild Swim – Peak District – Slippery Stones Circular
Price:£20
Concessionary:£5
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Fast Route Facts
Length: 10 miles
Elevation: 893ft
Start/ Finish Point: Fairholmes Car Park
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Parking Costs: £5
Directions: Fairholmes Car Park · Apple Maps
Hiking Leader: Meg
All of our hiking leaders hold the relevant qualifications and have heaps of knowledge on the plants, landscapes and history of our national parks. The leader will create a WhatsApp group before the event providing all the information you need and you ladies can also use the group to organise car share and get to know each other.
Route Description
Although this route is 10 miles we have categorised it as ‘moderate’ given the path is very flat, easy going and there is very little incline and decent on the route. We start by walking past the impressive gritstone Derwent Dam, Derwent Reservoir and Howden Dam. Following the footpath down Cold Side and at our half way point we will reach a pack horse bridge and Slipper Stones. This is our wild swim spot and one of the best wild swim spots in the Peak District.
After our wild swim we will stop to have lunch before continuing the path winding through the woodlands. The path will take us through the remains of Birchinlee, also known as Tin Town. Tin Town was a temporary village which was constructed to house the 1000 workers and their families who built the reservoirs and dams.
Continuing on the path and walking alongside the reservoir we will find ourselves back at the starting point and back at the car park.
What do I need to bring with me?
Walking boots: waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good ankle support
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and prevent blisters
Water: Bring at least 1 litre of water
Medication: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor aliments etc
Day Rucksack: something comfortable to wear, 20 litres+
Comfortable clothing: bring layers to let you adapt quickly to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (t-shirt) and a mid layer (micro fleece) and outer layer (jacket)
Trousers: no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry. On a warm day shorts are ok.
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry.
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example. Put them in an easy reach area.
Packed lunch: bring a pack lunch unless otherwise stated
Hat or cap: stay warm in the winter and shaded in the summer
Gloves: weather dependant
Sunscreen: can be useful even on cloudy days
If you are swimming bring a swimsuit, a towel and / or a dry robe and water shoes.
For our wild swimming Kit List CLICK HERE
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are more than welcome, there may be livestock around so they may need to stay on the leads for parts of it.
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