Suggested Walk #1 - Half a Mile to Little
John's Grave.
Take
the steps from the North end of the car park across the road to Church Bank -
look out for passing cars from the right.
You
will pass an old path on the right called Hungry Lane where the poor would assemble
to ask for charity from the congregation.
Follow
the steep road for 150 yards as it bends left, then turn left into the St Michaels
church yard.
Follow
the path towards the entrance to the entrance to the church, then take the sign
to turn left.
The
impressively large grave is a short walk away. It has been tended by the Shirwood
Foresters for many years.
While
you in this area of the village why not take a stroll down to the end of the church
yard (turn left when facing the church doors and keep going) and then down Shuttleworth
Walk. On the left is a beautiful walled garden, see if you can find a hole in
the wall for a peek. The ruined building in the distance is an old lodge where
hunting dogs were kept. At the bottom of the path is the cricket pitch where Hathersage
Cricket Club play regular matches in the summer. At this point you could retrace
your steps or take a left turn back to the high street, another left turn until
you come to school lane and then 200 yards back to the Scotsmans.