Farming Life Centre Walks Programme

July - September- 2017

A gentle afternoon walk, monthly on Thursdays from Meet at 1.15 for a 1.30-2.30pm walk , with the opportunity for refreshments and a good chat afterwards!

Walk Leaders: Pauline Bramley and John Thomas

Our walks are shortand 'Easy' but may involve some stiles or ascents/descents over a short distance. They have been chosen to ensure we are on good surfaces for walking whatever the weather, however, in the event of extreme weather conditions, please contact the Centre beforehand on 01298 85162 to confirm the walk is going ahead.

Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing to suit the weather conditions

July:–Longshaw estate approx 2miles

Thursday 20th July. Meet 1.15pm for a 1.30 pm start.

Park in the main national trust car park for the Longshaw visitor centre( woodcraft car park) off owler bar road above grindleford (small fee).

Meet outside the visitor centre itself.

The walk is a very scenic circular walk with far reaching views across the moors on good foot paths and few gentle inclines.

To be followed by coffee and cakes at the Longshaw visitor centre

August : Bretton approx 1.5 to 2 miles

Thursday August 17th 2017 meet at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start

Park and meet in the car park at the barrel inn at Bretton. The highest pub in Derbyshire (just above Foolow) The walk will be discovering the area around Bretton which has stunning views across farmland and moors. Good farm tracks and quiet roads.

We will have refreshments after the walk at the Barrel pub who are remaining open to serve us coffee or other liquid refreshments.

September : Eyam approx 2 miles

Thursday September 14th 2017 meet at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start

Park and meet in the village of Eyam in the free car park which is opposite Eyam Hall.

This circular walk which begins in the fascinating plague village of Eyam takes in the ancient silk road and passess hidden derelict quarries . We return to the village for refreshments at the Eyam Hall café.

For more information please contact:

The Farming Life Centre, Blackwell Hall Farm, Blackwell, Buxton, SK17 9TQ

Tel: 01298 85162. Email: