Shatton Edge, Abney Moor and Bretton Clough

A varied Peak District circular walk combining sweeping views over the Hope Valley, open moorland and sheltered wooded cloughs.

From Bamford, this route from Sheffield Walkers, makes its way towards Shatton before climbing steadily past the fields around Old Lees Farm to Shatton Edge. As we gain height, the valley opens out below, with wide views across the surrounding hills. We then follow the high ground around Abney Moor towards Robin Hood’s Cross, enjoying an airy stretch of walking above the patchwork of fields and valleys.

Turning south, we continue across Abney Moor towards Abney Grange. The landscape changes as we descend into Bretton Clough, exchanging open upland views for a quieter valley of grassy slopes, scattered woodland and winding paths.

Our route follows the clough eastwards before turning north towards Stoke Ford, where the brooks and wooded valley sides create a particularly attractive setting. From here, we climb towards Highlow Hall, then continue past Callow Farm and Offerton Hall. The final stretch leads us back towards the River Derwent and our starting point.

Expect a mixture of moorland tracks, field paths and uneven valley walking, with several climbs and descents. The cloughs can be muddy after rain, and the higher ground is exposed to the weather.