Sett Valley Trail Walk and Lantern Pike Walk

This relatively short but quite energetic walk starts from the once very busy town of Hayfield and travels on the Sett Valley Trail past the small Birch Vale Reservoir where you can admire the many water birds before you start your forthcoming climb.

The route takes you up to Lantern Pike where you will be rewarded with wonderful views before descending back down towards the village of Little Hayfield where you could locate the local pub for refreshments before continuing.

The final part of the walk takes you along a quiet lane back to Hayfield where there are a number of pubs and cafes for refreshments.

This varied walk starts from the once very busy town of Hayfield and travels on the Sett Valley Trail past the small Birch Vale Reservoir where you can admire a variety of water birds.

The route then takes you up towards Lantern Pike where you will have lovely views to admire as you walk. You then continue over lovely countryside up across to the vast heather clad fields of Middle Moor. Here you will have wonderful views over the valley below.

The final leg of the walk takes you back to Hayfield on the old Snake Path.

Be aware, there is a small amount of road walking and a busy road to cross. This walk is quite energetic with a number of climbs and descents! As a well earned reward, there is a variety of refreshments to be had in Hayfield.