We even have a Mountain Rescue Team based in the Village. However in the past few locals ever bothered to venture up on to the Wild Moor, with game keepers waiting to discourage those that did and to use a local expression 'oo in thi ree't yed ud go up thee'r' especially after a hard days work unless they had to! 'they mun b soft in yed' ( I can speak it but how do you write it ?ed)

But it was here in Hayfield that the foundations were laid for what has become known as the 'Right to Roam' with the famed Mass Trespass of Kinder in 1932 influencing development of policy resulting in the Access to Mountains Act 1939

The First National Park in the UK was established here
'The Peak District National Park'

  These hills can appear deceptively benign as the inexperienced and ill equipped have found to their cost.The weather can soon change, when mist and low cloud blanket the area 'exposure' is a real threat even in summer, disorientation and a fall can soon make the situation life threatening.

Keep to the paths do not try to take short cuts. Do not rely on a Mobile Phone or GPS to get you out of trouble they invariably don't work in bad weather!.

Good preparation, and following the Mountain Code are the precursors for an enjoyable hill walking experience.