Hike & Wild Swim

Peak District – Three Shires Head

Price: £20             Concessionary: £5

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Fast Route Facts

Length: 4.5miles

Elevation: 768ft

Time: 5 Hours

Route Type: Footpaths

Technical Difficulty: Easy

Parking Costs: Free

Finish Point: Parking · 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

There are 68 county tripoints in England, but few are as beautiful as our wild swim spot Three Shires Head which is a picturesque location along the River Dane, and the spot where Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire (the 3 shires) all converge in a remote Peak District valley. It has a unique 18th Century packhorse bridge and two waterfalls that cascade over rocks and into icy alpine pools.

Three Shires Head is a short hike from our starting point, after taking a refreshing dip and swim we will stop to for a hot beverage, tranquil picnic and soak up the rays of the summer sun taking in the breath taking scenery of Axe Head Moor.

Once we have finished our picnic and swim we will then continue our hike around Cut-Thorn Hill and then back towards the car park where we will then say goodbye.

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: To 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 (water Shoes are optional but may help getting into the water over the stones)

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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If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me,

Emma xx

emma.winter@womenoutdoorsuk.com