July 14, 2024
9:00 am
Eyam
Beginners / Light Hike
Peak District – Eyam & Plague Cottages
Price £15 Concessionary: £4
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Route Statistics
Length: 4.5 Miles
Elevation Gain: 947ft
Time: 3.5 hrs
Technical Difficulty: Easy
Start / Finish Point: Eyam Car Park
Guide: Kate
Parking Costs: TBC
All of our hiking leaders hold the relevant qualifications and have heaps of knowledge on the plants, landscapes and history of our national parks. Emma 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
Go back in time to Eyam, a beautiful, historic village (pronounced ‘eem’), in the Peak District National Park which became famous after the Black Death of 1665 and 1666. An outbreak of the plague was contained when the villagers decided to isolate themselves from the surrounding communities. Many people in the village died. Small plaques stand outside cottages detailing the village’s history including names, ages, and date of death of those individuals who died in that specific home during the plague.
The route will also take you on the peaceful moorlands surrounding the village, walking through Riley Woods and over Jumber brook. If you have time you could also visit Eyam Museum which is a good place to visit to learn more about the villages history. A series of information panels, film shows and displays help bring this amazing story of isolation and survival. Check the website for up to date opening times.
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
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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