This is a very beautiful Peak District circular hike, starting from Dore (large village in the Sheffield district). During the day we'll be in a few woodlands and nature reserves, in the hope to see some beautiful birds. We'll also walk along White Edge, enjoying beautiful sceneries.

Featured photos of this event:

Rocks, White Edge, Derbyshire by The Roaming Picture Taker is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Houndkirk Road, looking northeast by Andrew Hill is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
White Edge Trig Point by Peter Barr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Footpath, White Edge Moor by Andrew Hill is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
One of the Ox Stones on Burbage Moor by Neil Theasby is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
On Burbage Moor by Neil Theasby is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Grasshopper Warbler by mark tomlins is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Reed Bunting DSCN3101 by ianpreston is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Planned route:

Main viewpoints:

Bird Sanctuary Nature Reserve
Whirlow Brook Park
Limb Brook
Lady Canning
Ox Stones
Houndkirk Hill
Blacka Moor Nature Reserve
Flask Edge
Lady's Cross
White Edge
Ramsley Reservoir
Holmesfield Park Wood
Gillfield Wood

Notes:

In the Komoot link mentioned above you can find out more about this hike: photos and information about each viewpoint, length, specific route, ascents, descents, etc.
Make sure you do some hillwalking in the weeks before this event, otherwise you will feel exhausted and might not be able to complete the walk. This hike requires an adequate level of fitness.
This is a hilly walk. Make sure you understand the elevation gain and distance mentioned in the walk description. Ask yourself if you are able to complete this walk.
Be aware that if you are very slow, the rest of the group (including the walk leader) might not wait for you. The walk needs to be completed within the expected time window as some people have a long journey to do before being at home. Hence we will keep a reasonably fast pace all day, without having long breaks.
If you think this hike is too long or hard, you are welcome to join and make it shorter. If you look at the route you will see that it is possible to take some shortcuts. If necessary, I can explain you better during the day.
It might be useful to have the hiking route on your phone, so that in case you need to take a shortcut and/or can't keep the same pace of the group, you know where to go. However there are always people in the area and you could ask for some help. We won't be in a remote place.
If you have knee pain when walking downhill, try using hiking poles.
Fit and friendly dogs can join. But please keep your dog on a lead when we find livestock.
Please don't come with flat trainers and/or jeans. You need comfortable walking trousers and shoes with good grip (so that you minimise the risk of falling down and potentially getting injured).
The route is planned in advance using Komoot. The walk leader typically does not recce the walk before the event. It is possible to find muddy terrain and/or slippery paths.
It might be very windy and cold when we are on top of the hills. So you will need to bring some warm clothes with you.
Be aware that in case of extreme weather conditions this event might be canceled or postponed.

Any important news or updates before the event will be sent to you by email.
The main walk leader usually wears blue shoes and red backpack, you should be able to recognise him.
We have a WhatsApp community which you can join after attending at least one event.
We would like the group to offer more walks, and of different level. But we need more people to help by creating hiking routes and/or leading walks. If you are interested to be involved, please talk to the organisers. In case you don't have experience, we will help you.

Weather forecasts:

What to bring:

required: walking clothes, hiking shoes, enough food and water for a full day
recommended: raincoat, warm fleece, comfortable backpack, gloves, phone
optional: hiking poles, hat, cap, suncream, sunglasses, camera, torch

More details:

Start Time: 9:40am
Meeting point: Rajdhani restaurant, The Old Station, Abbeydale Road South, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3LB
Length: 20 miles / 33 km
Elevation Gain: 2,200 feet / 600 mt
Difficulty: Hard
Duration: around 9 hours

Public transport in the morning:

train from Sheffield (9:14) to Dore & Totley (9:21)
train from Manchester Piccadilly (8:29) to Dore & Totley (9:39)
bus 81 from Sheffield to Dore

Public transport in the evening:

trains from Dore & Totley (17:53, 18:01, 18:53, 19:01, 19:56, 20:03) to Sheffield
trains from Dore & Totley (17:53, 18:21, 18:53, 19:21, 19:56, 20:03, 20:21) to Manchester Piccadilly
bus 81 from Dore to Sheffield

Terms and Conditions:
Anyone joining this walk is responsible for their safety and health (including guests). We do not have any insurance policy covering injuries. If you join this event, you must agree to these conditions.

If you have any questions, please contact the event organiser.

Peak District walk: Ox Stones, Blacka Moor, Flask Edge, White Edge (20 mi)