Join the YRP East and West Midlands for a walk by the edge of the Peak District. The walk will be 9km (about 3-4 hours walking) and take in the sights of the beautiful Derbyshire Dales including sections of the old Cromford and High Peak Railway. There should also be a visit to a pub following the walk to Network including a complimentary drink.

Please meet on the platform of Cromford Station at 11:00 on Sat 03/08/2024. This will be either the 09:18 train out of Birmingham New Street (changing at Derby) or the 10:33 out of Derby (direct). 

Please note that the event date may change if strike action occurs.

Please note that walking is a physically strenuous activity and even in the UK does carry some risk. There may not be a first aider on the walk and participants hike at their own risk. Therefore please ensure you are physically fit enough for a walk of this length and come prepared as outlined in the advice below to ensure a safe and enjoyable walk. The walk will generally be on good footpaths but will include around 240m of ascent (although we have plenty of time to do this!).

Before you come please consider the following to ensure you're prepared:

Clothing

- Sturdy boots or comfortable trainers that you don't mid getting muddy

- A waterproof jacket (trousers are useful too if you have them as Derbyshire can be quite rainy)

- Walking trousers or leggings/tracksuit bottoms. Please don't wear jeans or other heavy fabrics as these rub when wet and will take ages to dry.

- Lastly please pack plenty of layers like fleeces, it can get very windy and cold on the hills even at the end of summer. Far better to have an extra one and take it off than be cold!

Water

- 2 litres of water to stay hydrated while exercising.

Food

- Please bring enough food for a day's walking as there may not be anywhere en-route to buy food. Lunch and some extra snacks are suggested.

Other

- Sunscreen is strongly recommended

Lastly, the YRP partners with the Railway Children Charity who work with street children. If you enjoy the walk or wish to use the walk as an opportunity to raise money for charity please do consider a donation to the charity. Click here to donate now!