The Folk Trains take you on a musical journey as you travel through the Peak District countryside. Our talented musicians play on the train, then everyone alights to visit a local hostelry and enjoy a further session from the band.

If you would like a leaflet listing the guided walks and folk trains, please email you details to mike.rose@derbyshire.gov.uk or ring 01629 538093

Manchester to Hathersage

Sheffield to Edale 'Edale Rambler'

Manchester to Glossop

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The Edale Rambler Folk Train has been running for ten years and takes music lovers from the centre of Sheffield
to the glorious vale of Edale, while the Manchester to Hathersage folk train takes you along the Hope Valley Line
to the village of Hathersage.

We also have the Glossop Folk Train, which entertains travellers on its journey from Manchester to the historic town of Glossop.

"What a thoroughly enjoyable day out. And what a rest way to spend a sunny Saturday in June. the music was great, the scenic journey was gorgeous, the pub food was excellent, and more music on the way home! I am now on the mailing list, and look forward to sharing this experience again. Many thanks." JQ of Bury

"I very much enjoyed the Folk Train. We were going for a walk from Hope and the Folk Train was a lovely surprise and got us off to a very good start. I would love to come again and go to the pub to hear all the music next time." CM of Manchester

Hope Valley Line Folk Train

The Hope Valley Trains have proved a consistent success since their introduction ten years ago, which sometimes means there is limited seating capacity in the carriage with the band. Please don't expect a formal concert - just enjoy the Folk Train for the fantastic experience it is …..!

The Folk Trains run from Manchester to Hathersage and Sheffield to Edale. (See below).

Manchester - Hathersage Folk Train

Train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1145 calling at all stations from Reddish North to Hathersage. The band plays at the Little John Hotel, Hathersage. Return on the 1432 train from Hathersage, calling at all the same stations, except Strines, arriving at Manchester Piccadilly at 1532.

Saturday April 13th: Shake The Roots
Bringing an eclectic mix of Bluegrass, Folk, Blues and Rock'n'Roll to the folk train. The last time this outstanding Cheshire based group played on the Hathersage folk train was June 2011 when, after a wonderful entertaining day, even the train guard commented how excellent the band and the music was. That has to be a good recommendation.

Saturday April 27th: Chorlton Folk Club
There will be a special Kinder Trespass Folk Train on Saturday 27 April, with the Chorlton Folk Club.  It will depart Manchester Piccadilly at 1145 for New Mills Central (Sheffield Train). The band then plays at the Queens Arms Hotel.

Anniversary celebrations continue from 2 30pm at the Town Hall, and will be free.  These will include the Chapel Male Voice choir singing the Manchester Rambler, Bob Whalley of Chumbawamba will also be singing, and there will be some speakers.  Full details on www.kindertrespass.com.

Saturday May 11th: Geoff Higginbottom
No need to introduce Geoff to our frequent folk train supporters but anyone new to the folk train will be in for a treat with a regular favourite solo singer, enjoyed by all fans of folk and popular music alike, singing his blend of local and classic folk songs.

Saturday June 8th: The Merseybillies
Returning to the Hathersage folk train for another great reunion, this band is renowned for its rousing, foot-stomping bluegrass music mixed with hillbilly, ballads, soulful southern gospel and instrumentals and have been jamming together since 2003.

For up-to-date information on the Manchester Folk Trains, call 0161 494 9814.

Sheffield to Edale Folk Train

The Folk Trains are renowned amongst local music lovers and costs no more than an ordinary train ticket. Our enthusiastic musicians play on the train, and at Edale everyone alights to visit The Rambler, the pub next to the station, where the music session continues.

The Folk Train departs from Sheffield (platform 2c) at 1914 calling at all stations to Edale. The band plays at the Rambler Inn, Edale. We return on the 2128 train from Edale, calling at all stations to Sheffield, arriving there at 2203.

Glossop Line Folk Train

Our talented musicians play on the train, and at Glossop where everyone alights to visit Glossop Labour Club for liquid refreshment and a further session from the band. The Club is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There is no charge for the event - just the price of your ordinary train or Wayfarer ticket.

Train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1848, calling at all stations except Ardwick to Glossop. The band play at Glossop Labour Club, Glossop before returning on the 2139 train from Glossop, calling at all the same stops, arriving at Manchester Piccadilly at 2212.

Thursday March 28th: Bourbon Street Preachers
A Manchester based band taking their name from New Orleans' famous musical street, will be bringing a night of music to Glossop to recreate that Deep South sound with a mix of Blues, Soul, Country, Zydeco and Cajun music.

Thursday April 25th: The Cowboy Outfit
Welcoming back to Glossop this entertaining band playing Country, Swing and Honky Tonk songs from the likes of Johnny Cash and Hank Williams.

Thursday May 23rd: Cross Keys Folk Club
This highly successful Folk Club hails from The Cross Keys Inn in Saddleworth. Jim Schofield will be joined by several of his friends from the club to entertain us with a mix of traditional and contemporary folk music.

Thursday June 27th: Class 49
If you love Blues and Bluegrass music, you will certainly enjoy this duo who have been performing for us since our first folk train back in 1996 and are still entertaining the folk train crowds today.

For further information on the Glossop Folk Trains, call 0161 494 9814.