Lead a Walk

A big thank you so far to everyone who has volunteered to lead walks, organise weekends and run socials. We couldn’t run the group without you! If you are interested in leading a walk please contact us and we will add your name. We are also happy to advise people who have never led a walk or help you find a buddy to lead your first walk with.

Leader Guidance

The Ramblers Walk Leadership pages provide essential information for new walk leaders, including a guide to getting started and online training courses.

Please also read our guidance notes for walk leaders.

The current Ramblers Walk Leaders Checklist also provides guidance on leading group walks and information about first aid and what to do in an emergency.

It is vital to complete a Risk Assessment form before the walk so that you can be covered by the Ramblers insurance. This form can be downloaded as either a PDF or a Microsoft Word document.

Volunteer leaders wanted

  • 18:45 Friday 12 June 2026
    Evening Walk - Bamford and Stanage Edge Sunset Walk

    Start point: Park in layby or on road by junction of New Rd and Leeside Road.

    5.5 miles, 1097 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader wanted - please email walks@ndwg.org.uk if you can help.

    Layby on New Road Bamford Edge, Hut Circle, Pillars, Jarvis Clough, Moscar Moor, Stanage End, Crow Chin, Bamford Moor. (Potential for last orders in the Anglers Rest in Bamford)

  • 10:00 Saturday 13 June 2026
    Kirk Ireton

    Start point: Meet at triangular green in Kirk Ireton

    7 miles, 900 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader wanted - please email walks@ndwg.org.uk if you can help.

    Kirk Ireton, Biggin, Hognaston (PH), Gibfield, Millfield, Dam, Kirk Ireton (Pint in Barley Mow!)

  • 09:00 Saturday 18 July 2026
    DVH7 - Fairholmes to Bleaklow (Actual source of the Derwent)

    Start point: Fairholmes Visitor Centre

    15 miles, Strenuous. Leader wanted - please email walks@ndwg.org.uk if you can help.

    Fairholmes VC, Slippery Stones, Source, Bleaklow Stones, Alport Castles (top), Lockerbrook Heights, VC