Ringinglow, Burbage Moor and Rud Hill
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 9.76 miles
Parking can be found in the Porter Brook Trail - Fulwood Lane Car Park in the pretty village of Ringinglow. The village has a pub, The Norfolk Arms, which is a former coaching inn with valley views.
The walk crosses the road and heads across Clough Hollow and drops down towards the Ox Stones and Houndkirk Quarry. The walk crosses the moor on the Houndkirk Road and then joins the Sheffield Country Walk up past Burbage Rocks. At Upper Burbage Bridge, your walk continues along the Sheffield Country Walk across White Path Moss passing Robin Hoods Cave. Taking the right fork you will head towards Stanage Pole and continue to Redmires Reservoir. Head back onto the moor passed White Stones towards Rudd Hill. Drop down through the farmyard at Brown Edge Farm (leaving all gates as you find them) and back through Clough Hollow to the car.
A warm welcome with good food and drink awaits at The Norfolk Arms if required.
This walk passes Stanage Pole, one of the Peak District ‘Ethels’.
Further Information
Ringinglow is a small village situated in Derbyshire, located on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is known for its attractive scenery and its variety of wildlife, and is also home to a variety of businesses and attractions, such as an inn, a pub, a local shop and a café. The area is also of historical significance, having been used as a strategic stronghold by King Edward I in the 13th century during the wars of Scottish independence.
Nearby is Burbage Moor, an area of moorland and heathland covering an area of 2,400 hectares and home to a variety of wildlife. It is a popular spot for walkers and climbers, and also features a variety of archaeological features, such as burial mounds, cairns and stone circles. The area is also known for its dark skies and is a designated Dark Sky Reserve, making it a popular spot for stargazing.
Also nearby is Rud Hill, a hill standing at a height of 486m and home to a variety of wildlife. It is also a popular spot for rock climbers, offering a variety of routes of varying difficulty, and is also home to a variety of rare plants, and is a haven for wild.
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