Peak District Walk: Cartledge stones ridge and Derwent Reservoir
Overview
Starting from Fairholmes Visitor Centre we first follow the eastern side of Derwent reservoir, before the dam we ascend through the Abbey Tip Plantation to follow the open ground above the Abbey Brook.
We circle round Howden Dean to Sheepfold Clough, here we branch off left still with the Abbey Brook along the narrow path contouring round Cartledge Bents towards Flint Hill.
At the ford we turn south and cross the open moor along the Cartledge Stones Ridge to Back Tor, descend to Bradfield Gate Head then follow the open path past Green Sitches to descend Walkers Clough back to the reservoir.
Distance: 11 miles
Leader: Mick Cornfield
Location & Itinerary
Our Sunday walks are always popular and we go out all weathers and all through the year. All walks in the Peak District need to be classified as moderate due to the terrain. Easier Moderate Walks are generally half day only around 6-8 miles.
Full day or Harder Moderate walks are normally not more than 10-12 miles although sometimes slightly more in summer months.
If you've not done much hill walking recently regardless of your general fitness level, we'd recommend starting off on one of these shorter half day walks, typically of around 6 miles before tackling our slightly more serious full day walks.
The meet time is generally 10:15am for a start at 10:30am but some differ so please check the individual walks