Sheffield to Stanage
A moderate walk (riverside) in national park Peak District starting and finishing in South Yorkshire, England, about 12.80km (7.95 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 4:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
346m (1135ft)
Descent
280m (918ft)
Max. Elevation
440m (1443ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
626m (2053ft)
Start
Ecclesall Road, Sheffield
End
Hathersage
Distance
12.80km
(7.95mi)
(7.95mi)
Duration
~4:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Maps
You can walk directly from the city of Sheffield into beautiful heathland countryside, finishing up at the popular rock climbing outcrop, Stanage Edge. The walk starts alongside a river in parkland, through farmland and continues into open moorland. A great, varied walk to shake off the city blues!
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Waypoints
OS Grid SK331857
The walk starts in Ecclesall Park, near the popular student area of Hunter's Bar. There are plenty of shops to stock up on supplies, and lots of Sheffield buses pass through here.
OS Grid SK303849
Follow the river than runs through Ecclesall Park. There are a couple of cafes in the park, but it's too early for a tea break, surely?
About 2.90 km (~1.8 miles) from 
OS Grid SK277843
As the river opens out into farmland, stay on the path and continue into open moorland. This is the eastern edge of the Peak District!
About 2.56 km (~1.59 miles) from 
OS Grid SK256851
From the farm, follow the permitted path across Rud Hill until you reach the edge of the plantation.
About 2.37 km (~1.47 miles) from 
OS Grid SK247843
Follow the edge of the plantation, to Stanedge Pole. From here you can head west to look at the impressive Stanage Edge. Alternatively, head straight down towards the road to catch the bus back to Sheffield.
About 1.20 km (~0.75 miles) from 
OS Grid SK237836
Head down the hill towards the campsite.
About 1.14 km (~0.71 miles) from 
HathersageOS Grid SK233812
Continue down into Hathersage for the bus or train home.
About 2.44 km (~1.52 miles) from 
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You need to continue this walk down into Hathersage now to catch the bus.