July 21, 2024
1:47 pm
Sunset Hike – Peak District – Win Hill & Thorn Hill Circular
Prices: £20
Concessionary:£5
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Fast Route Facts
Length: 6.5 miles
Elevation: 1310ft
Technical Difficulty: easy/moderate
Parking Costs: £3 cash & card
Start/ Finish Point Heatherdene 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
This route takes in a varied of sights and terrains and is partly along an attractive disused railway line. We will start by walking around Ladybower reservoir and head our way up Thornhill just as the sun is lowering. After Thornhill we make a small climb up to Win Hill to sit and watch the sunset along with great views of the reservoir and the valley. After the sun has disappeared behind the peak we will decent down Win Hill through woods, over the dam wall and back to 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
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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