A ‘later start’, sociable walk at an easy-pace. There’s a café and loo stop too!
This walk offers a great introduction to some of the Peak District’s finest views. Starting from Grindleford Railway Station we take in a tumbling-waterfall gorge, dramatic gritstone edges and rocky tors, with panoramic viewpoints over the Hope Valley.
£45.00
We walk from Grindleford Station Café through the lower reaches of Padley Gorge, where a rocky stream tumbles through ancient woods and down into the valley. Climbing up to Bole Hill Quarry, we walk among the silver birches below the quarry cliffs with its discarded millstones—fascinating relics of the area’s industrial heritage. A winding path with a road crossing leads us up to Over Owler Tor. The tor has curious wind-carved stones and magnificent views towards Mam Tor and the Peak District’s Great Ridge. We then cross moorland, making our way to the high rocky escarpment of Higger Tor, with fabulous views towards two of the Peak District’s finest gritstone edges: Burbage and Stanage. We cross Burbage Brook on a lane before taking an easy path through the valley to the National Trust Longshaw Estate, where (time allowing) we can pop into the tea room for a cuppa—there are toilets here too. A lovely walk down through the upper reaches of Padley Gorge leads us back to Grindleford Station Café.
| The Walk | This 'later start', easy-pace walk offers a great introduction to some of the Peak District's finest views Starting from Grindleford Railway Station we take in a tumbling-waterfall gorge, dramatic gritstone edges and rocky tors, with panoramic viewpoints over the Hope Valley. There's a café and loo stop too! |
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| Walk Date | Sunday 16 August 2026 |
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Meeting and Parking: We meet outside Grindleford Station Cafe, Upper Padley, Grindleford, Hope Valley, S32 2JA. There is parking on Station Road next to the café. This is approx. £4.40 per day and you book using the RingGo App (location code 35712). Or phone 0113 8090070 and book en route or before leaving home (reception can be poor at the Station).
Please see a Google Map showing the location of Grindleford Station here>.
Coming by Bus or Train
We’re keen to support public transport use and reduce emissions. If you’re staying or arriving reasonably nearby, we may be able to offer you a lift.
There are toilets at Grindleford Station Café where we meet and finish.
During the latter stages of our walk we pass Longshaw National Trust Estate > which has has tea rooms and toilets.
Hathersage is less than 10 minutes drive a way with a railway station, shops, cafés, hotels, restaurants, accommodation, fuel station and toilets. The villages of Grindleford, Hope and Castleton are also nearby.
See map of the local area here >.
This is an Easier to Moderate Walk. Here is our walk difficulty guide >
We have created a separate page of the most frequently asked questions here >
Click here to see a Google map of accommodation near this walks start.
We have also created a page of Peak District accommodation we recommend here >
Discount* For Our Clients at Bike & Boot Peak District Leisure Hotel
We partner with Bike & Boot Peak District >, an award winning leisure hotel in the Hope Valley that’s ideal for walkers! There’s a restaurant / breakfast, free hot drinks for guests, free cake at 4pm and free films three times a day. Also, a drying room for gear and free on-site parking too.
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