9.30am on Tuesday 29th August 2017 sees Sharon Lee risking life and limb at the start of her 3 Day Challenge in aid of the MCVC. Why not go along and give her your support as she starts her first of three daring challenges, abseiling down Millers Dale Viaduct, Millers Dale, Derbyshire SK17 8SN.
You can exepct to be there for about 2 hours.
Meet 9am at Millers Dale Station Car Park.
DIRECTIONS
From the Sheffield area
From the Owler Bar roundabout take the A621 to Baslow.
At Baslow take the A619 towards Bakewell but before reaching Bakewell take the right turn onto the A6020 for Ashford in the Water.
At the T junction with the A6 turn right.
Shortly after an up hill section of dual carriageway you will pass a pub called the Waterloo on the left. Take the next RIGHT for Blackbrook, Millers Dale and Tideswell, the B6049.
Follow the road down to the valley bottom – CARE sharp bends & narrow.
At the small hamlet at the valley bottom turn LEFT, sign posted for Worm Hill. Pass over the river, round a sharp right hand bend, under 2 low bridges and turn left into the car park.
From Matlock & the Derwent Valley area
Leave Matlock heading North to Bakewell on the A6.
Continue through Bakewell on the A6 towards Buxton.
Shortly after an up hill section of dual carriage way you will pass a pub called the Waterloo on the left.
Take the next RIGHT for Blackbrook, Millers Dale and Tideswell, the B6049.
Follow the road down to the valley bottom – CARE sharp bends & narrow.
At the small hamlet at the valley bottom turn LEFT, sign posted for Worm Hill. Pass over the river, round a sharp right hand bend, under 2 low bridges and turn left into the car park.
On arrival in the car park…
Please just look for the Abseiling Derbyshire banner and sign and the instructor will meet you there.
If you get lost or are going to be late Pete’s mobile number is 07831 840233 but please be aware that the mobile signal in the valley is very poor in this rural area.
NB
This is a Pay & Display car park run by the Peak District National Park Authority and the current charges are £3.50 for a half day. Please remember to bring some small change.
| Date: | Tuesday 29th August 2017 |
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| Start Time: | 09:00 |
| Finish Time: | 11:00 |
| Location: | Millers Dale Viaduct (Meet at Railway Station Car Park), Millers Dale, SK17 8SN |
| Contact Person: | Mark Granger |