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Learning About
The Learning and Discovery Team will continue to provide high quality education services after the closure of Losehill. Contact Sarah Wilks on 01433 620373.
- Education Services
Student and teacher resources and our environmental education centres - Guided Walks and Events
Free guided walks suitable for all and other events all year round - Education factsheets
Curriculum-linked factsheets and resources for students and teachers
Events celebrating 60th anniversary of the Peak District National Park
Saturday 16 April 2011
Friends of the Peak District's Diamond Dawdle
"If you love the Peak District as much as I do then please come on this great walk. Celebrate the PeakDistrict's 60th birthday, while also raising money to help Friends of the PeakDistrict protect its landscapes and countryside." - TV presenter Julia Bradbury, president of Friends of the Peak District
The Diamond Dawdle is a charity walk to celebrate the 60th birthday of the UK's first national park. Launched by former Blue Peter presenter Simon Groom, the walk will start from Thornbridge Hall, at Ashford-in-the-Water, with a choice of two circular routes through the beautiful Monsal Trail - either the more challenging 15 miles (kicking off at 8.30am) or the more leisurely 7.5 miles (kicking off at 11.30).
The walks return you to Thornbridge Hall where you can help celebrate the 60th birthday, while resting your weary feet andenjoying a nice piece of cake.
Cost: adults £13.50, children £6.00 (all proceeds to Friends of the Peak District). For more information visit www.friendsofthepeak.org.uk
- Friends of the Peak District's Three Cakes Challenge A 3 mile stroll along the Monsal Trail between Thornbridge Hall and Hassop Station Café and back, with cake at each stop. Ideal for those with babies and toddlers. Starts at 10.45am from Thornbridge Hall, DE45 1NZ. £5 per person, under 5’s free; proceeds to the Friends of the Peak District. Booking essential on 0114 266 5822 or www.friendsofthepeak.org.uk
Saturday 16 April
Free Celebration Walks from Castleton
A choice of two walks led by National Park Rangers and Terry Howard from Sheffield Ramblers.
Choose either a gentle stroll of less than 3 miles with one stile or a 7-mile walk with a steep incline
Both walks start at 11am inside Castleton visitor centre, Buxton Road, Castleton, S33 8WN. Includes a free exhibition and a short talk on how the National Park movement began.
The events are free and there is no need to book. The start venue is accessible by public transport.
Saturday 16 April
Dale Dyke and Agden Reservoirs
A six mile walk around the reservoirs at Bradfield led by national park rangers. The walk will start from Low Bradfield car park, next to the cricket club, at 11am and finish at 4pm. Bring a packed lunch, drink and suitable clothing for a spring time walk. The event is free and there is no need to book.
Big Moor Navigation Guided Walk
Learn the basics of navigation on a six to eight mile walk led by national park rangers across rough moorland and tracks at Big Moor. The walk starts at 10.30am from Grindleford Railway Station, S32 2JA, and finishes at 4.30pm. The starting point is accessible by bus and train. Bring a lunch, drink, walking boots, waterproofs, weather appropriate clothing, compass and a White Peak 1:25000 Ordnance Survey map. The event is free and there is no need to book.
Sunday 17 April
A choice of three free guided 60th anniversary walks with Peak District National Park rangers
Doves and Ducks
An 8 mile walk around Dove Stone Reservoir, surrounded by dramatic Pennine moorland, looking for birds and other wildlife (joint walk with RSPB). Meet Clarence Hotel, Greenfield Nr. Oldham (Grid Ref: SE002040) (Postcode: OL3 7DD) at 10.30am, finish 4pm. Binoculars useful. Sorry no dogs as they could disturb wildlife.
Trig Point Challenge
A 12 mile walk taking in three trig points, Shining Tor, Burbage and Axe Edge. Strenuous walk over rough ground. Sorry no dogs – it is the wildlife breeding season. Meet at the Cat and Fiddle pub on A537 Buxton to Macclesfield road (Grid Ref: SK001719) (Postcode: SK11 0AR) at 10am, finish 5pm. (More suitable for experienced walkers)
A Roam with a View
An 8 mile walk to include high vantage points and fine views of the Peak District’s stunning limestone dales. Some rough tracks and steep climbs. Meet at the car park behind Monsal Head Hotel (Grid Ref: SK185715) (Postcode: DE45 1NL) at 10.45am, finish 4.30pm. Sorry, no dogs as it is the wildlife breeding season.
Sunday 17 April
60th anniversary Cycling Sunday
Sessions between 10am -1pm at the rear of the Agricultural Business Centre in Bakewell.
Free cycle training: starter sessions for complete beginners or wobbly born again bikers, road confidence and skills sessions for families or groups, and even advice on teaching your infant to ride! Both experienced and novice cyclists alike can benefit from a cycle training session.
FREE provided by qualified trainers from Pedal Ready Cooperative as part of the Pedal Peak District project
Booking is essential on 0114 241 2775 or email start@pedalready.co.uk
Sunday 17 April
Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Peak District Ramble.
Marie Curie Cancer Care is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the national park and the 10th anniversary of this fundraising walk.
The 10-mile circular hike gives walkers the opportunity to explore the stunning and diverse landscapes of the Peak District. Taking in spectacular views around the Iron Age settlement of Mam Tor, the route offers a challenging hike to both novice and experienced walkers.
Route in brief: the walk sets out from Edale Village Hall and heads towards Hollins Cross. It then follows the path to Mam Tor, then onto Mam Nick. From Mam Nick it follows the ‘walkers’ footpath’ up onto the ridge heading towards Chapel Gate. From Chapel Gate walkers will head to Upper Booth and back towards Edale Village Hall via Grindsbrook Booth where tea, coffee and soup will be waiting for them.
Registration costs £10, but everyone is asked to raise as much as possible - £100 pays for five hours of nursing care, and £180 pays for a full night’s shift in a patient’s home.
For more information visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk/events or call 08700 340 040.
