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Booth Sheepwash

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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1. Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Low Trig Point loop from Hayfield

11.2km

03:38

460m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Reservoir loop from Hayfield

10.6km

02:57

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Low Trig Point loop from Hayfield

24.4km

07:34

860m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ian Delve

November 22, 2022

In Booth, the tiniest of Derbyshire hamlets, near Hayfield. This sheepwash was constructed in the early 20th century to replace one lost during the construction of the Kinder Reservoir. The biannual sheep wash was a community affair with local farmers sharing the workload. Wives would provide sustenance with children joining the fun. In May the wash removed peat accumulated over the winter in the sheep’s fleeces. In September the sheep were washed again after lambs had been weaned. Each farmer and shepherd had their own recipe was using soft soap and creosote to kill lice and keds. The wash fell out of practice in the 1930s.The ash tree may have determined the site by providing natural shelter for the sheep; it is believed to be over 150 years old. It was restored in 2003 and is cleaned up annually by Hayfield Civic Trust:

Jo | The Wandering Wildflower

February 5, 2023

There is an information board next to the sheep wash giving tons of info a out it. A fabulous bit of local history!

Gimble Thoroughfare

March 12, 2025

An interesting piece of architectural history

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Booth Sheepwash

1. Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Low Trig Point loop from Hayfield

2. Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Reservoir loop from Hayfield

3. Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Low Trig Point loop from Hayfield

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