"But the region is also post-industrial and close to conurbations. The Steel Cotton Rail Trail, which officially launched earlier this month after several years of planning, hopes to bring together elements of the land and the heritage while also drawing walkers and cyclists to areas of the Peak District perhaps ignored by those who rush for the main spine of the Pennines."
"The 62-mile (100km) trail has been split into 14 day-friendly sections between the rail termini at Manchester and Sheffield, with stops along the Hope Valley Line marking the start and end points. There's something for everyone. Urban explorers will enjoy the metropolitan mooches at either end, summit fiends will love the middle hill and moor sections, while those with young families or old dogs can opt for canal and riverside walks."
The Steel Cotton Rail Trail runs 62 miles between Manchester and Sheffield, divided into 14 day-friendly sections with stops along the Hope Valley Line. The route crosses varied landscapes: urban mooches, middle hills and moors, canals and riversides, and post-industrial edges near conurbations. The trail aims to combine landscapes and heritage while attracting walkers and cyclists to overlooked Peak District areas. Waymarking is complete and downloadable PDF maps and GPX files are available. The trail offers flexible options for families, summit walkers, and urban explorers, with rail access enabling point-to-point journeys.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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