Win Hill dominates the central Hope Valley above Bamford. It is most noticeable from Stanage Edge, from Kinder and from the Hope Valley itself. There is a short steep climb up to the summit from Yorkshire Bridge before a pleasant walk along the ridge, Hope Brink, before descending to Ladybower Reservoir. It is then a good walk along the track around the reservoir back to the starting point.

Walk down the path leading south from the car park to meet the A6013 road at at the Ladybower Dam. Follow the public footpath down the grassy slopes of the dam to the road and follow this to the bottom of Parkin Clough. The route up Parkin Clough to Win Hill is steep. Follow the path alongside the stream, first through the woods where the path can be very muddy and slippery underfoot. However once out of the wood the view opens out and the same path is followed up to the trig point set on top of a rock formation. Here there is a fantastic view over the Hope Vally, over to Kinder and across to Stanage Edge. Arguably the best bits of the Peak District. (2.5kms. 290m. 1hrs. 20min.)

The route now follows the ridge along to Wooler Knoll. Gentle descent all the way to Wooler Knoll and it is grassy. A great walk with fantastic views of the Peak District. It is possible to cut short this route by descending to Ladybower Reservoir from this point through the woods. However a longer route continues along the ridge, beside the forest edge to reach Hope Cross. (4.0kms. 0m. 1hrs. 10min.)

From the gate, stile and wall complex just north of Hope Cross there is an obvious path that goes initially north east then north and then east down through the forest to Ladybower Reservoir. It is easy to lose the true path in this forest as there are so many but this does not matter as long as the wolker keeps to the correct direction and continues to descend. There is a good wide track around ladybower Reservoir here. The route turns right, east, and follows this track around the reservoir. At times there are some good views to the Derwent Moors. The track bends around south, to the Ladybower Dam. Cross the dam, cross the road and then follow the path to return to the car park. (6.0kms. 20m. 1hrs. 50min.)

14th October 2021 It gets no easier to walk up Parking Clough. However once at the top most of the uphill is done for the day. There is a nice walk up to the summit of Win Hill and then down the path to Hope Cross. A very windy day but great views over the Hope Valley and down towards Edale. Once down through the forest it is along the reservoir. It was quiet today as the Snake Pass is being repaired and closed to traffic. Surprising how quiet the area becomes - or conversely how noisy the A57 is.

15th October 2020 A lovely autumn day with white clouds in the blue sky. Parkin Clough is always tough first out of the car but from then on the walk is great. I really like sitting on the broken wall on Wooler Knoll with the view down the Edale Valley. A peaceful place on a autumnal Thursday. The walk finished with a quiet wander along Ladybower reservoir; particularly quiet as the A57 is closed for road works.

30th December 2018 The dry summer has moved on and the route up Parking Clough is back to being quite muddy. Despite the rivers running full Ladybower Reservoir is still low, not as low as before but still low for the time of year.

19th June 2018 The day started out with clear blue skies. The views over the reservoir were fantastic. Later it clouded over. This walk was undertaken after a long dry spell and so the climb up Parkin Clough was drier than usual. Fantastic views over the Hope Valley when wandering along the ridge. A pleasant wander around the reservoir to finish off.

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