Ranger-led Peak District hike

Most people do not go walking to experience a low, but there are three on a ranger-led Peak District hike next month.

Held on November 12th, it starts at Great Hucklow village cross at 12:00 GMT and then carries on to Grindlow and Foolow in a four mile route that is completed by 15:30 GMT.

While some may prefer shorter, lower-level walks of this kind in the autumn and winter, others might still wish to get on higher moors.

The same weekend offers two other ranger guided walks in the national park, including one above Bamford and Derwent with views of Win Hill and another exploring wartime air crash sites on the Kinder Plateau, both of which are on Sunday, November 13th.

In the latter case, this coincides with remembrance Sunday and offers a chance to pay respects to the airmen lost in the incidents.

Don’t forget to bring your walking boots, waterproofs and food and drink.

Self-guided walks at Kedleston Hall

People wanting to have a closer look at Kedleston Hall are being invited to follow a trail.

Self-guided walks will be available at the hall next Saturday, to allow people to see things they might normally miss.

The event takes place between noon and 4pm.

Admission to Kedleston is £7.26, £3.62 for children and £18.17 for a family. Or free if you are a member of the National Trust.

Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-10 08:40:40

First Red Cross Peak District Walk

The first Red Cross Peak District Walk takes place at Edale and Louise McKeown, area fund-raising manager for Derbyshire is in charge of compiling a circular eight-mile route.

Louise said: “We really need people to support the event, it is going to be a great day out and the money raised will make a real difference to peoples lives.”

Entry to the event, on June 24, costs £5 and walkers are invited to raise sponsorship.

Money raised will help fund Red Cross services in the local community and overseas.

For further information, call (01629) 593332 or e-mail: srutter@redcross.org.uk

Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-10 04:21:14