Wednesday 4th February 2026
Leader, Report & Photos: Sue G
Walk Report
On a cold foggy morning, 8 of us set off from Eyam for a 10 mile round walk, taking in Froggatt, Grindleford, Leadmill Bridge, Hog Hall and Eyam Moor, but on this occasion, no ford. We decided to do the walk in reverse in the hope of the fog and lying snow clearing from Eyam Moor by the afternoon.
Negotiating muddy, slippery tracks and paths, we passed through atmospheric woodland dripping with moisture and scattered with moss-covered rocks and fallen tree trunks. From Grindleford, the Derwent Valley Way took us along the river to Leadmill Bridge, from where we began the ascent towards Eyam Moor. Wisps of fog were visible over the moor and we were optimistic that it would clear, but it was not to be and the ghostly shapes of our fellow walkers loomed ahead of and behind us.
In spite of the uninspiring weather, we saw encouraging signs of Spring: trees heavy with catkins, walls lined with snowdrops and birds searching for mates.
