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Eyam and Curbar Edge
Distance: 10 miles
Difficulty: 2.5 (a few easy ascents)
Eyam is a small village in Derbyshire, best known for being the "plague village" which chose to isolate itself when the plague was discovered there in August 1665. The plague had been brought to the village in a flea-infested bundle of cloth that was delivered to tailor George Viccars from London. Within a week he was dead and was buried on 7 September 1665. After the initial deaths, the townspeople turned to their rector, the Reverend William Mompesson, and the Puritan Minister Thomas Stanley. Their best-known decision was to quarantine the entire village to prevent further spread of the disease. The plague raged in the village for 14 months and killed at least 260 villagers with only 83 villagers surviving out of a population of 350.
This Sunday we will visit Eyam, and explore its unique history, then go on a 10 mile walk in the nearby countryside and finish the day with a lovely Sunday roast.
Our walk will start in Eyam, where we will explore the village then go onto the Black Harry Lane and into Rough Side Dale before heading for Culver. From there we will go towards Curbar and climb onto Curbar Edge before descending into Froggat and finishing our walk back in Eyam. We will then drive about 2 miles back to Froggat have a Sunday lunch at the lovely Chequers Inn.
Kit list: waterproofs, walking boots (no trainers), walking trousers (no jeans), warm clothes, tea flask or water, snacks
Regular walking can...
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fill you with energy and confidence
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help you beat stress
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make your heart fitter and strengthen your bones
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help you keep your weight down
