The Hope Valley train is the popular local train service operated by Northern between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly that stops at stations in villages down the Hope Valley including Grindleford, Hathersage, Bamford, Hope and Edale within our branch area. Also within Sheffield it calls at Dore & Totley station. The service is generally hourly and runs all day every day except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
The 272 bus, operated jointly by First bus and High Peak, runs on a roughly hourly frequency in the daytime with a couple of evening journeys provided too. It sets off from Sheffield Interchange and heads out the city via Ecclesall Road and Whirlow to Fox House and Surprise Corner before dropping down into the valley at Hathersage and then parrallels the railway though Bamford and Hope before continuing up to Castleton with some journeys branching off to do a double run down to Bradwell, where it does a loop around the village via the infamous “Bradwell Gap”.
As well as the country pubs featured below the 272 bus passes Intrepid Brewery in Brough (keep an eye on their social media for occasional open days held over the summer with a pop up bar and food truck) and the High Peak Wine & Beer shop in Castleton if you want cans or bottles to take home.
On bus 272 and other local buses the maximum single fare is still £3 per ride or a Derbyshire wayfarer pass offers all day unlimited travel for £9. There is also a train inclusive Wayfarer option for £17. A return train ticket from Sheffield to Edale currently costs £11.50 after 9am and allows break of journey on route (prices correct at time of going to press).
The pubs in Castleton were previously featured in our guide to bus route 173 (Castleton to Bakewell) so descriptions aren’t repeated here.
Hathersage and Bamford are also served by bus 257 (Sheffield to Bakewell via Eyam) and Grindleford is also served by bus 65 (Sheffield to Buxton via Eyam and Tideswell). Also in the area are buses 173 (Castleton to Bakewell via Hope, Bradwell and Tideswell) and 62 (Castleton to Buxton via Hope and Edale).
In the summer a “Peak Sightseer” open top bus service usually operates in the area as well, a separate tour ticket is required for this, look out for an announcement from Stagecoach regarding their plans for the 2026 season.
Fox House (bus 65, 272)
The Fox House is something of a landmark at the Sheffield boundary on the edge of the Peak District and is part of the Mitchell & Butler owned “Vintage Inns” chain offering beer, dining, rooms and a beer garden with views over the moors!
Maynard, Grindleford (bus 65 and train)
A venue run by the Longbow group, a small local chain. This is primarily a hotel and regularly hosts weddings – however the bar and restaurant is normally open to the public. It is located at the end of the station drive, a short distance outside the village.
Millstone, Hathersage (bus 272)
Nestling in the hills way above the village, the Millstone not only offers beer, food and rooms but also a spectacular view over the valley!
Scotsman’s Pack, Hathersage (bus 272)
Edwardian pub located on the edge of the village offering a selection of cask ales and dining. A small beer festival is held annually.
George, Hathersage (bus 257, 257a, 272 and train)
A smart bar, restaurant and hotel with patio area at rear operated by Longbow Venues Group who also have venues in Grindleford, Owler Bar, Ashford in the Water, Rowsley and Bakewell. The cask ale choice includes a house badged beer from Thornbridge.
Little John Hotel, Hathersage (bus 257, 257a, 272 and train)
A down to earth, lively pub with a mix of younger locals playing pool or table football, older regulars propping up the bar whilst hikers and other visitors to the areas dining with a typical pub grub menu. Accommodation is also available here
Anglers Rest, Bamford (bus 257, 257a, 257b)
The only pub left in the village and is community owned but leased out to a local company to operate. A recent refurbishment has cleverly divided the pub into sections to give the feel of tap room, games room, lounge and restaurant. The cask ale range features local beers, usually from Intrepid and Eyam, alongside a well known brand. The pub shares the building with a post office and tea room and there is an outdoor drinking area alongside the car park. The pub is a 1 mile uphill walk from the railway station and 272 bus, the 257 bus will take you there.
Travellers Rest, Brough (bus 173, 257b, 272)
Large roadside pub, open plan but with distinct areas around the island bar. There is a big screen showing sporting events and pool table. Dogs and walkers welcome.
Olde Bowling Green Inn, Bradwell (bus 173, 257b, 272)
Welcoming village inn traditionally decorated with multiple drinking areas including a pool room and area laid out for good value food. French windows overlook the large beer garden. Walkers and dogs welcome.
Shoulder of Mutton, Bradwell (bus 173, 257b, 272)
Imposing roadside pub opposite the village church. A spacious interior includes two large open plan areas either side of the bar, one area a comfortable lounge, and the other a tap room including traditional pub games.
White Hart, Bradwell (bus 173, 257b, 272)
Exposed low beams and stone walls lend a rustic feel to this quiet relaxed village local, dating from 1676 and just uphill from the village green. A popular community pub offering a very diverse range of entertainments, complemented by a choice of cask ales from Bradfield Brewery.
Old Hall Hotel, Hope (bus 62, 173, 257b, 272 and train)
Historical pub with bar, restaurant, hotel rooms and an attached tea room. The pub bit is spread across two rooms, both with a fire lit in winter! A range of traditional cask ales can be found on the bar along with an extensive Scotch whisky collection. Beer festivals are held most bank holiday weekends in a marquee on the car park.
Woodroffe Arms, Hope (bus 62, 173, 257b, 272 and train)
Village local offering beer, food, rooms and televised sport.
Cheshire Cheese Inn, Hope (bus 62)
A cosy country inn dating from 1578 with an open plan bar area and a smaller room at a lower level that was probably originally used to house animals, but now is mainly used as a dining area. Home cooked meals using local produce are served lunchtimes and evenings. 4 cask ales are available and the pub also offers accommodation.
Swiss Tap, Castleton (bus 62, 173, 272)
Olde Cheshire Cheese, Castleton (bus 62, 173, 272)
Peak Hotel, Castleton (bus 62, 173, 272)
Olde Nag’s Head, Castleton (bus 62, 173, 272)
Bulls Head Hotel, Castleton (bus 62, 173, 272)
Castle Inn, Castleton (bus 62, 173, 272)
George, Castleton (bus 62, 173, 272)
Rambler Inn, Edale (bus 62 and train)
A pub and hotel located next to the railway station surrounded by hills! The range of cask ales usually includes choices from Abbeydale and Torrside among others and a food menu of pub classics is offered.
Old Nag’s Head, Edale (bus 62 and train)
Located in the part of the village up the hill from the railway station and at the start of the Pennine Way footpath, this classic old pub offers beer, food and accommodation with outdoor seating at the rear.
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