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The proximity to Sheffield is a great draw for this route. Rather than use the car it is possible to get the 51 bus to the terminus; but it does make the route longer. Hallam Moor is a rugged moor but there is a path up from the Oaken Reservoir through the moor making a great walk up to Stanage. Once over Hallam Moor there is a great view down the Hope Valley and along Stanage Edge. The return is by the Long Causeway down to Redmires reservoir.

From the car park, retrace your steps along the minor road to the Dam of the Upper Reservoir. On the north side is a public footpath. The first part of this path is an all abilities trail and hence a great path. Follow this path alongside the conduit, continuing around the corner to Rivelin Brook and finally a small Reservoir. At this point have a look into the old building on the other side of the reservoir, sadly vandalised and ruined. Return to the dam. There is a small path on the south east side of the reservoir that goes to Oaking Plantation. From here follow the path south west alongside the wall. When at the top of this part of the moor(around 433m) the wall turns south east. Rather than following the wall, continue in a west direction along the line of the grouse butts to reach the shelter just below Stanage Edge. Walk over to Stanage Edge just south of High Neb. Just as you approach Stanage Edge the view opens out over Bamford Moor, the Hope Valley and along Stanage itself. Walk up to the trig point at High Neb. (5.0kms. 100m. 1hrs. 40min.)

From High Neb walk south along the path at the top of Stanage Edge taking in the vista along the edge. After about 1km the Long Causeway can be seen on the right. The edge path descends to meet this old roman road, with a short narrow section over some rocks. Follow the Long Causeway east to Stanage Pole. This version of the pole was erected in 2016 after the previous pole became rotten. From Stanage Pole there is an extensive view over the city of Sheffield and much of South Yorkshire beyond. Follow the track to descend to Redmires Reservoir and then walk around the reservoir to the car park. (4.5kms. 110m. 1hrs. 40min.)

14th July 2024 An overcast start to the day which was a change as this was the middle of a heat wave. This time I followed the path south of the small reservioir (as described here). The track and path up to Stanage is a great walk. The views down Stanage Edge never fails too impress.

8th Feb 2023 A nice sunny with a bit of wind which was a change to recently with many high winds. An afternoon walk so missed out walking over the moor to Stanage - it has been wet and the route would be very wet. So up to Stanage, then down to the southern trig and back. A great afternoon walk after a morning of work.

21st July 2018 2018 has been one of the driest summers on record and a good time to walk this route. The route over Hallam Moor was perfectly dry but I could see that on wetter days the going would be tough. There is a lot of bog to cross. Potentially there is a drier route taking the higher ground to the north. Despite the warm weather there was cloud at 500m shrouding the Peak District. The route makes a perfect round from Redmires but only in perfect conditions.