Stanage Edge

Things to do around Hathersage

Pathway to Stanage

©Stephen Elliott Photography

Hathersage is a very popular centre for walking, cycling, climbing and hang-gliding, for the village is overlooked on the east side by moorland and a long line of gritstone. Stanage is the largest and most famous Edge and can be reached by a minor road that leads up Hood Brook. The edge is a magnet for rock climbers who come from all parts of the country, including many novices as the edge offers all grades of climbing difficulty.

Winter in The Peak District

Winter - Close to The Edge Peak District self-catering accommodation

There are also spectacular tors, such as Higgar Tor, and the enigmatic hillfort at Carl Wark. Several of the edges were quarried and the area was a major source of millstones for grinding corn and metals.

Walkers

walking around Hathersage - Close to The Edge Peak District self-catering accommodation

For those with a sense of history there are numerous magnificent historic houses all within a few miles.

Chatsworth Cascade

Chatsworth House Cascade - Close to The Edge Peak District self-catering accommodation

These include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Eyam Hall, Hardwick Hall and Lyme Hall - all of which offer excellent days out. The Longshaw Estate and Country Park is also close by. It is a National Trust Property and is open to the public.

Derwent Dam

Nearby Castleton is famous for Mam Tor – its shivering mountain - also Peveril Castle and four show caves which are all very well worth a visit. The famous Blue John stone is mined to this day in The Blue John cavern. Bamford is popular for its walking and cycling tracks round the Derwent Dam.

Nearby Bakewell is a famous market town. Bakewell Puddings (Bakewell has never heard of tarts) are sold at several establishments across the town, all claiming to have the original unique recipe. The Rutland Arms' claim to fame is as the place where the Bakewell Pudding was first invented by a chef of 1859 who made a mistake with the recipe.

Dambusters

Lancaster over Ladybower Reservoir - Close to The Edge Peak District self-catering accommodation

©Stephen Elliott Photography

The dams in the valley were used by Dr. Barnes Wallis and his team to test his bouncing bomb and the film 'The Dam Busters' was partly filmed here.

Original Bakewell Pudding

Bakewell has one of the oldest markets in the area, dating from at least 1300. Markets are still held every Monday and, unlike most of the other local centres, there is a thriving livestock market which is well worth a visit. There are some very pleasant walks along the river from the bridge in the centre of town.
Nearby Sheffield has late night shopping at Meadowhall Shopping Mall, many cinemas, theatres, ten pin bowling, ice rinks, restaurants, bars and night clubs. The Sheffield City Hall and Hallam FM Arena host many bands and concerts.

Walkers

Alpaca Farm

A wide range of cultural events are available at Buxton Opera House and Sheffield City Hall & Arena.

Sheepwash Bridge

©dave griffin

The Hope Valley is indeed a Pandora's box of treasures for people of all ages.

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