Wyvern Walkers Programme of Walks
Wyvern Walks January to August 2026
We always meet at the Old School, Savage Lane, Dore, ready for departure at 9:30.
Car sharing will be organised on the day if we are not starting the walk in Dore.
Please note that everyone joins walks at their own risk. Please be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing, and bring any refreshments and drinks that you will want to consume.
Date: day / no. / month | 26th February 2026 |
Leader and phone nos. | Heather Brennan 07535247474 |
Walk details | Car share to Bakewell Long Stay Pay and Display Car Park at Smiths Lane. (Pay on departure Grid ref: SK 220 684) Then from Bakewell, Cemetery, Norton Barn Farm, Haddon Fields, Haddon Hall, Haddon Park,Mondsal Trail, Bakewell
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Distance and any comments (eg. late finish, bring sandwiches) | 5.7 miles. Bring a snack and drink. Stop overlooking overlooking Haddon Hall for a snack /lunch drink or cafe / fish and chips on return to Bakewell.
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Wednesday 24th January |
Leaders - Chris Goldie 07443 944 401 John Proctor 07960 791 879 |
A local walk from the Old School, through Dore and Totley. We go via Poynton Woods then Gillfield Woods and return to Dore. |
Approx 6 miles with a short refreshment break after 4 miles. With recent rain it could be wet and slippery under foot. |
Date: day / no. / month | Monday 16th March 2026 |
Leader and phone nos. | Peter Bower 07748086793 |
Walk details | Limb Valley and Porter Valley walk. Car share to Whirlow Brook Park upper car park. Walk through Rough Standhills, descending to cross Limb Brook and then climb through woodland to Ringinglow Road. Crossing the road, we will descend to Forge Dam and then follow Porter Brook upstream, later taking a steep path out of the valley to reach Ringinglow village. We will return along Limb Valley to the car park.
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Distance and any comments (eg. late finish, bring sandwiches) | 6 miles approx. Bring a drink and snack. |
Date: day / no. / month | Wed 15 April 2026 |
Leader and phone nos. | Chris Goldie 07443944401 John Proctor 07960791879 |
Walk details | Start from Old School, walk down Limb Lane to Whirlow, through the Quarry Gardens and on to Whirlow Farm. Short break here for refreshments and comfort break. Walk to Parkhead then through Ecclesall Woods and back to Dore. |
Distance and any comments (eg. late finish, bring sandwiches) | ca. 6 miles. Bring a snack and drink. |
Please contact Keith Shaw (07778 422 910) if you are interested in becoming a walk leader (only three walks per year) or even an occasional leader.
Whether we start to walk from Dore or whether we drive to the walk, we meet at The Old School, Savage Lane, Dore (where car sharing will be organised) to leave at 9.30 am.
In the event of a severe adverse weather forecast, the walk leader may change or cancel a walk. If you wish to find out if this is likely to happen, please telephone the leader the day before the walk.
General enquiries to Keith Shaw - 07778 422910 or by email to keith.shaw@dorevillage.co.uk.