Charity Hike 2024 | The Blend

Charity Hike 2024 Event Details #BlendHike24

Fund Raising Link - https://giving.ben.org.uk/pf/ben-hike-2024.

https://form.typeform.com/to/J5ZtWTjN

Date - 25th September
Meeting Time - 09:00

Hike Start Time - 09:30

Estimated Time - 6 Hours
Estimated Finish Time - 15:00
Sun Rise - 06:58
Sun Set - 18:57
Distance - Estimated 17 km

Elevation - 460m
Difficulty - Generally considered a challenging route

Sign Up and WhatsApp Group Link

https://form.typeform.com/to/J5ZtWTjN

Meeting Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bbZ4FH9XFo1GQFzc9

Fairholmes Car Park

Derwent Ln, Bamford,

Hope Valley

S33 0AX

Campsite Recommendation
https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/Central/Derbyshire/Edale/newfold-farm/?type=10&type=13&type=3&type=4&type=6&type=7
There are a few people camping the night before to save travelling in the morning, the campsite is 10 miles ~(25 min) from the starting location.

Newfold Farm

Grindsbrook Booth

Edale

Derbyshire

England

S33 7ZD

This trail in the Peak District National Park begins at the Cutthroat Bridge layby on Manchester Road (A57), following Highshaw Clough before veering westward.

The ascent passes Winstone Lee Tor to reach Derwent Edge, a stunning Millstone Grit escarpment offering panoramic views over the Upper Derwent Valley.

The path continues along the edge, passing White Tor to Back Tor, the highest point, and descends towards Lost Lad, marked by a memorial.

The descent continues to the tranquil banks of Ladybower Reservoir, which, constructed between 1935 and 1943, involved the flooding of Derwent and Ashopton villages.

The trail follows Derwent Lane along Ladybower Reservoir, leading to Ashopton Viaduct and back to the car park, offering captivating views of the surrounding landscape throughout.

There is a pub is called "Ladybower Inn" and is a 7 minute's drive from the car park https://maps.app.goo.gl/nEfE3545oWmhwFGu6

People are of course free to leave whenever they wish and do not need to wait for anyone else.

Ideally, we will get photos in the car park before we start, at the summit and in the pub afterwards.

Recommended Equipment -

High ankle waterproof walking boots - Trainers will not be suitable, the ground is very rough and it will be very wet and muddy.
Quality walking/hiking socks - These will prevent blisters
Warm clothing
Waterproof jacket
Gloves
2 Litres of water
Energy snacks + a small lunch
Blister plasters (If you are prone to blisters I recommend you put the plasters on before the walk) - Amazon Link

Most importantly, lets enjoy the day and raise lots of money! 😊