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Eyam walk
Eyam
Hawkhill Road S325QP
 
 Guided hike  Pub lunch
 
AROUND EYAM AND DOWN INTO BRETTON CLOUGH

APPROXIMATELY 7 MILES

This walk most definitely has the WOW factor! We start in the village of Eyam which is steeped in history and oozes character and charm having pretty little cottages surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful countryside.

Eyam is world famous for its history surrounding the days of the great plague back in the 17th century when the village and its residents isolated themselves from their neighbours. Several of the buildings and cottages survived the centuries and now have little plaques outside to record the names of those that perished within. The church and museum are packed with interesting facts and artefacts and our walk could incorporate a visit to these if preferred.

From Eyam we walk up onto Sir William Hill and over heather-covered moors with far reaching views over Dark Peak countryside to the Hope Valley and Vale of Edale before descending into the deep and sheltered valley of Bretton Clough, itself steeped in history.

After following a grassy track which winds its way back up the side of the Clough, we will call in at the Barrel Inn to drink in the views and possibly a pint! The Barrel must have the most idyllic setting of any public house in the country. After a short break we return to Eyam along a ridge top road with far reaching views in every direction, before dropping down an old track to the village.

We end our walk with a visit to the Buttery restaurant at Eyam Hall where we will have exclusive use of the beamed dining room for our scrumptious and well-earned hot meal.

Meet at the pay and display car park in Eyam at 9.30am with the walk starting at 10.00am. Lunch at Eyam will be approximately 2.00pm at the end of the walk

Eyam is located just off the A623 about 2 miles north-west of Calver crossroads where the A623 and A625 cross. Take the turning marked B6521 for Eyam, go up the hill and turn left into the village. Go past the church and Eyam Hall then turn right up Hawkhill Road to find the pay and display (£4.50 charge).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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