Eyam Walks & Route Maps

A very pleasant walk from the quiet picturesque village of Eyam, a village with an incredible story of tragedy, bravery and sacrifice due to the plague of 1665. There is plenty of interest and the high section of the walk gives fine views over the Derwent Valley. The woodlands have lovely wild flowers in Spring.

There is a steep climb towards Stoney Middleton which can be slippery when wet and several gates and stiles. There is a small amount of quiet lane walking on the route and possibly livestock in the fields. But afteryour effort there is a pub and cafes in the village to enjoy.

Starting from the interesting village of Eyam, this walk gives many reminders of the terrible hardships endured by the people of the village during the plague.

For example, you will pass a protective stone wall in the middle of a field where seven members of the Hancock family are buried. All of them died within a week of one another and were buried by the mother, the sole survivor.

The walk itself can be steep in places and at times muddy but provides plenty of variety and lovely views. Refreshments from the pub or cafes in the village.