84 miles, 6 days, 51 pubs…

The latest addition to The Inn Way series, Mark Reid charts a circular route through the heart of the Peak District from the wilds of Kinder Scout to the dramatic gritstone edges, Chatsworth Park, mystical Stanton Moor, Lathkill Dale and Monsal Dale, the Plague village of Eyam, Castleton and its caverns, Mam Tor and Edale. This 84 mile walk is divided into six ‘day stages’ and passes 51 pubs along the way. Complete with a foreword by the Duke of Devonshire CBE.

Plan Your Walk

START / FINISH
Hayfield, Derbyshire England.

GUIDEBOOK
‘The Inn Way…to the Peak District’ by Mark Reid (ISBN 978-1-902001-09-8). This is the ONLY guidebook to this walk.

ORDNANCE SURVEY MAPS
OS Explorer map (1:25,000 scale) OL1 ‘Peak District: Dark Peak’
OS Explorer map (1:25,000 scale) OL24 ‘Peak District: White Peak’

HOW TO GET THERE
By public transport – the nearest train stations are at Glossop or New Mills, from where there are frequent bus services straight through to Hayfield.
Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk
Travel-line (public transport): 0870 608 2 608 www.traveline.org.uk

By car – Hayfield is situated on the A624 midway between Glossop and Chapel-en-le-Frith, in the north-west corner of Derbyshire, close to the borders of Greater Manchester and Cheshire. With limited long term parking available at Hayfield why not make use of the public transport network and save time, money, hassle and the environment!

ACCOMMODATION
It is essential to book accommodation in advance as it can get fully booked up during the summer months and may close temporarily during the winter months. Each Overnight Stop has plenty of facilities – if one B&B is full, then they can usually suggest several alternatives, some of whom may not be listed in the websites or official guides.

We produce a FREE detailed Accommodation Guide to accompany each of ‘The Inn Way’ long distance walks. This Guide is sent out with all mail-order books supplied directly from InnWay Publications. Alternatively, send an SAE to InnWay Publications, 102 Leeds Road, Harrogate, HG2 8HB to receive your free Accommodation Guide (please state for which walk).

Accommodation will be required for Hayfield (start/finish), Hathersage, Baslow, Youlgrave, Tideswell and Castleton.

Youth Hostels: 0870 770 8868 www.yha.org.uk
There are Youth Hostels at Hathersage, Youlgrave, Tideswell (Ravenstor), Bretton (near Eyam), Castleton and Edale.

Tourist Information Centres & National Park Information Centres:
Bakewell - 01629 816589
Buxton - 01298 25106
Castleton - 01433 620679
Edale - 01433 670207
Glossop - 01457 855920
Hayfield - 01663 746222
Matlock - 01629 583388
Upper Derwent Valley - 01433 650953

Peak District National Park Authority 01629 816200 - www. peakdistrict.org

Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism - www.visitpeakdistrict.com

BAGGAGE COURIERS
Take the strain out of your walk, so you only have to carry a ‘day-sack’. Highly recommended – you can even take your Aromatherapy Foot Spa!!
Brigantes Baggage Couriers: 01729 830463 www.brigantesenglishwalks.com

OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES
Rambler’s Association - www.ramblers.org.uk
Campaign for Real Ale - www.camra.org.uk
Weather Information - www.weather.co.uk
Brasher Boots - www.brasher.co.uk
Berghaus outdoor clothing - www.berghaus.com
Forestry Commission (Rothbury Forest District) - www.forestry.gov.uk
English Heritage - www.english-heritage.org.uk
The National Trust - www.nationaltrust.org.uk

WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR?
The best time to walk ‘The Inn Way’ is from spring until autumn, when there are longer days as well as warmer and drier weather. However, you must be prepared for all eventualities – rain, cloud, mist and strong winds virtually all year round.

• Your boots are the most important thing. Make sure they are waterproof, comfortable and have good ankle support and soles.

• Travel light as a heavy rucksack can tire you out – a 35-litre rucksack is adequate as a daypack. Rucksacks are not waterproof so line it with a plastic bag.

• Waterproof, windproof and breathable coat and trousers are essential in all seasons. Underneath this it is important to maintain a constant body temperature through a system of clothing layers. Your base layer should be made from a high-wicking man-made material – do not wear jeans or cotton shirts as these will soak up moisture.

SAFETY

• Never underestimate the strenuous nature of walking and outdoor activities. Do not attempt to complete a walk that is beyond your level of fitness, skill or experience. Ensure that you are suitably fit before embarking on a long distance walk. Build up gradually by walking increasingly longer distances over a period of time. Do some stretching exercises before setting out to avoid straining muscles.
• Always walk in a group or inform someone of your intended route and report your safe arrival.
• Carry a first aid kit and blister plasters.
• Obtain a weather forecast and if the weather turns bad, turn back.
• From spring to autumn, cover exposed skin with sun block even if it’s cloudy.
• Drink plenty of water (not alcohol) and eat high-energy snack food throughout the day.
• Take OS maps with you and carry a compass (learn how to use it!) or GPS.
• Do not explore old mine workings or quarries. Take care crossing railway lines, rivers or roads. Face on-coming traffic when walking along roads.
• The moors and hills are home to Britain’s only poisonous snake, the adder. Adders like south-facing slopes and can often be found basking in the sun. Adders will only bite if startled or scared – if you are unlucky enough to be bitten seek medical help immediately.
• Other useful items include a torch, a change of socks, mobile phone (coverage is often limited to the hill tops), trekking poles, camera, plenty of plastic bags to keep things dry, ‘survival bag’ in case someone is injured and a whistle to attract attention (six blasts is the international distress call). Only call out the Mountain Rescue in an emergency.

“An experienced walker knows when to turn back”

COUNTRY CODE
Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work
Keep dogs under control
Keep to public rights of way
Use stiles and gates to cross boundaries
Take litter home
Do not touch crops, machinery or livestock
Protect fauna and flora
Take care on country roads
Do not make excessive noise
Close gates behind you
Guard against risk of fire
Safeguard water supplies