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

Route Type: Footpaths

Technical Difficulty: Moderate

Parking Costs: £5

Directions: Fairholmes Car Park · Apple Maps

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+

Waterproof bags: keep spare clothing, electronics and anything else dry even when your rucksack leaks by using ziploc type food bags or outdoor activity waterproof bags.

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.

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.

Terms & Conditions

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Any questions please don’t hesitate to ask,

Emma xx

emma.winter@womenoutdoorsuk.com