Eyam – The Three Lows

Foolow, Grindlow, Hucklow Edge, Great Hucklow, Stanley House, Tideswell Lane. 

A group of 8 walkers met and set off from the free car park in Eyam. It was a calm still morning, damp underfoot with the forecast being a dry sunny day.

We made our way from the car park and headed through Townend to follow the footpath to Foolow. The route took the group through many fields and stiles, passing by the very small dale called Linen Dale. At the duck pond at Foolow the group took a coffee break, this was  supplemented by homemade flapjack provided by Vanessa and chocolate teacakes provided by the walk leader. A group photo was taken at this location.

From Foolow, the group proceeded onwards through fields and on tracks to reach the tiny hamlet of Grindlow. Here excessive muddy conditions in a couple of fields at Rose Farm prevented the group following the original route up onto Hucklow Edge. So, the group continued to follow the narrow lane into Great Hucklow.

From this quiet village the group continued along the lane going away from the village to follow the farm track to Stanleymoor Farm. At last the promised sunshine and blue sky made a welcome appearance and remained so for the rest of the walk.  After negotiating a series of difficult wall stiles and muddy fields the group proceeded to Stanley House for lunch in the adjacent field. After which, the group continued on the footpath through more fields and stiles to Brosterfield Farm to emerge in to Housley. From this hamlet the group picked up and followed the rough track ‘Tideswell Lane’ back into Eyam. This old bridleway was populated with many deep puddles to keep the walkers entertained!. 

A fairly gentle walk and was enjoyed by the group. The dry sunny weather throughout made a pleasant change. 

Distance: 7.1 miles
Elevation: 630 ft