Rock Formations at Surprise View

Walks, England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
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Rock Formations at Surprise View

The Peak District

by sarahloves

  • 1 hour / 1.7km
  • 80

A short, easy walk that offers amazing views both day & night 🌞🌛 ✨ Stargazers & photographers, this one’s for you!

  • Parking
  • Picnic spot
  • Great views
  • Hilly & steep
  • Public transport

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  1. Begin at Surprise View car park & go through the gate to the left  side, then head along the path towards Millstone Edge.

    Step 1: Begin at Surprise View car park & go through the gate to the left side, then head along the path towards Millstone Edge.

  2. Step 2: If you don’t drive, it’s just as easy to reach this spot by taking the 272 bus from Sheffield or Hathersage, where there is also a train station. You could also walk up from Grindleford station through Padley Gorge.

  3. Step 3: Look out for the car park on the straight stretch of road between The Fox House Inn & The Millstone Pub. Both of these are good nearby options for a meal too!

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