Peak District Adventure Trek- Apr '23
Saturday 1st April 2023
Delights of Derwent and Ladybower
Contact Details: Please complete a Contact Form with the subject "Peak District Adventure Trek" and say how many leaders and young people are expected to come. You will then be sent details of the start place, car parking and the time.
Route: A circular walk of around 13/14Km starting from Ashopton, ascend up to the 'Derwent Edge' where our route encounters some of the amazing gritstone rock features such as Hurkling Stones, Wheel Stones, White Tor, Salt Cellar, Dovestone Tor and Cakes of Bread before going onto the summit of 'Lost Lad' at 518m our high point of the day, from here we descend down to Upper Derwent Reservoir via Hancock Wood, passing the impressive 'Dam Wall' used as a training location in WW2 by the famous 'Dambuster Squadron' a refreshment stop can be had when we reach Fairholmes - which has a cafe, toilets, information centre. From here we make our way back along the east of Ladybower Reservoir passing the now flooded villages of Derwent and Ashopton.
Difficulty: Medium – mostly on fairly good public paths which may be boggy after rain. Most averagely fit young people should be able to cope. The walk will be accompanied, but depending upon numbers may break the group into teams.
Risk Assessment: The route has been pre-walked by members of the BBMC who have noted the hazards. We will be using the standard BBMC risk assessment for walking in wild country. There are no major concerns, but a safety brief will be provided at the start of the walk. The walk will be led by qualified and experienced BBMC leaders.
What to bring: Suitable footwear (walking shoes/boots always recommended but not essential) and waterproofs, day rucksack containing a water bottle & lunch, and a warm spare top. Maps and/or compasses, if you have them, but they are not essential.
Training: We will hope to provide some basic navigation skills training during the day.
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