Midhope Moor – Bradfield and Stocksbridge Walkers

Length 6.5 miles

Walk Description

A varied walk which includes woods, fields and open moorland. You will cross an eighteenth century turnpike route, pass through ancient woodland and a World War 2 shooting range, before returning via a medieval church.

Information

Grade – Some well defined paths, rough ground and stiles, steep in sections. The moorland can become boggy.
Start – Yorkshire Water Underbank Reservoir Car Park, Oaks Lane, Stocksbridge S36 4GH. This is adjacent to the Underbank Outdoor Activities Centre.
Public transport – The 57 terminates at Unsliven Bridge, allowing you to walk along the southern bank of Underbank Reservoir before joining our route at the start
Refreshments – Mustard Pot Inn, Midhopestones
Public Toilets – none
Grid Reference – SK 246 991

Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome walks can be found as recommended routes on the OS Maps App for mobile phones , tablets and pc.

Midhope Moor walk instructions pdf.

Map of the walk

Mobile Phone Coverage – Mobile phone signal coverage is mostly good in this area. Intermittent signals can be received on higher ground.

Ordnance Survey map OL1 Dark Peak is recommended for all the routes on this web site.

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