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

Easy Reference Calendar

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.

April 14th - The Cowboy Outfit
Entertaining band playing Country, Swing and Honky Tonk songs from the likes of Johnny Cash and Hank Williams.

May 12th - Geoff Higginbottom
A regular folk train favourite singing his blend of local and classic folk songs, enjoyed by all fans of folk and popular music alike.

June 9th - Acoustak
Cheshire based trio (guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica and vocals) playing Country, Folk and Pop through to Bluegrass and Old Time music, including more recent material, all delivered in a thoroughly entertaining style and guaranteed to have you tapping your feet, singing along or just enjoying their music as much as they do.

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.

April 26th - Full Circle Folk Club
Regular favourites from a Manchester based folk club, playing their varied mix of Blues, Folk, Irish and Country music.

May 24th - Lazlo Baby
Coming to us from a regular spot at The Ring O' Bells , Marple, this band are playing on their first folk train so come and support them. They have been running 'Acoustic Soup' a successful open mic and gig night in Stockport for over two years and have played round the Cheshire and Liverpool areas. They are a four piece band playing foot-stomping balkan/gypsy folk with sprinklings of pirate and zombie.

June 28th - Last Call
Excellent Country Blues Duo who last played on this train in May 2010 and are still recovering from their experience. We promise you we are not aware that we have any Hen parties this time Ric and you will not be asked to wear a pink cowboy hat.

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