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Derbyshire Dales walks
Winster and Surrounds
Visorando Member
5.14 mi
+653 ft
-650 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Winster CP (Derbyshire)
Nice, easy fine weather walk starting from the beautiful village of Winster. Lovely views as you travel through different terrains.
Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale
7.95 mi
+545 ft
-548 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Youlgreave (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that traverses pretty Lathkill and Bradford Dales. The walk also includes a section of the Limestone Way.
Lathkill & Bradford Dales (short version)
5.94 mi
+541 ft
-541 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Youlgreave (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk provides a shorter route for visiting Lathkill and Bradford Dales.
To Beresford Dale from Hartington Hall Youth Hostel
3.17 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
A short and easy walk through Beresford Dale, which was an inspiration for the book 'The Compleat Angler' by Sir Izaac Walton. It also includes a variety of landscapes of limestone country, including lanes between dry stone walls and upland pasture.
Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington
8.88 mi
+636 ft
-633 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
Field paths, quiet lanes, walled tracks and a former railway are used for this walk that explores the area to the north of the busy village of Hartington. The route lies wholly within Derbyshire although in the latter part of the walk good views into neighbouring Staffordshire are also enjoyed. The route includes much that is typical of this part of the peak district including the village of Biggin and the upper reaches of the Dove Valley.
Beresford Dale, Alstonefield & Wolfescote Dale from Hartington
7.10 mi
+587 ft
-581 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This walk explores Beresford Dale, through which the River Dove flows, before climbing up to the village of Alstonefield from where the route descends back into Dovedale for a return along the river to the start.
Ballidon and the Tissington Trail
Association / Club / Walk leader14.28 mi
+709 ft
-689 ft
30 mins
Moderate
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
A beautiful ride along the Tissington Trail and National Cycle Network 548, mostly on off-road tracks and cycle-ways.
Parwich circular
4.58 mi
+449 ft
-476 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
Walk to a picturesque village green and pub, returning via pasture land.
Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington
5.49 mi
+335 ft
-338 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk explores three dales in the White Peak starting from the village of Hartington. The walk is generally easy underfoot and provides a good introduction to this area.
Dovedale
8.19 mi
+705 ft
-719 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
An all-day Peak District classic, with refreshment opportunities en route
Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington
6.73 mi
+600 ft
-597 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This walk from Hartington in Derbyshire follows a section of the River Dove. The route takes you through three limestone dales and across typical farming country for the area.
Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington
6.03 mi
+453 ft
-407 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This Derbyshire walk starts from the village of Hartington and explores three limestone Dales. The route follows the River Dove and also includes a section through drystone walled fields above the village.
Lathkill Dale from Haddon Grove Farm
4.05 mi
+312 ft
-325 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Over Haddon CP (Derbyshire)
A lovely river walk from Haddon Grove Farm Campsite taking in Lathkill Dale, Tufa Dam waterfall and Lathkill Head Cave.
Tissington Trail stroll
2.85 mi
+75 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
A mostly level stroll through meadows and along a stretch of the former railway line.
Middleton Top and Harboro Rocks
7.31 mi
+594 ft
-597 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Middleton CP (Derbyshire)
A circular walk around Middleton Top area. The 360° view offered by Harboro' Rocks over Carsington Water reservoir is incredible. It is also an opportunity to have a closer look at the windmills.
Bakewell to Grindleford, or how to catch the "quick" train to Manchester
8.24 mi
+807 ft
-666 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bakewell CP (Derbyshire)
Bakewell to Manchester by public transport was a 2h30 trip. Too much of a sitting for us. We decided to walk the 13 k up to Grindleford (3h30 walk) and catch the train from there (1 hour to Manchester Piccadilly). The start is a bit abrupt, the section along the river splendid, and there is a pub 5 minutes before the train station, if you've missed your train (or if you're early for the next one)...
A high-level Dovedale Route
8.45 mi
+1,860 ft
-1,831 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ilam (Staffordshire)
This walk captures many of the highlights of southern Dovedale in the Peak District National Park. Starting from near Thorpe Cloud, the walk takes the high level route, avoiding the crowds and provides dramatic views across the valley to both Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Dovedale, Milldale and Alstonfield
7.76 mi
+896 ft
-879 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thorpe CP (Derbyshire)
Lovely walk through one the Peak District's most famous dales, the beautiful village of Alstonfield, finishing with a traverse around Bunster Hill. This is a great walk on a sunny winter's day as the sun shines into Dovedale most of the day.
Dovedale
6.28 mi
+758 ft
-755 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ilam (Staffordshire)
Famous circular walk passing by the Dovedale stepping stones. Dog friendly.
Magpie Mine & Over Haddon from Ashford-in-the Water
7.06 mi
+837 ft
-833 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ashford in the Water CP (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk starts in the pretty village of Ashford-in-the-Water and explores the limestone country lying to the south of the Wye Valley. The routes visits the remains of Magpie Mine, the village of Over Haddon and uses mainly field paths to complete the route.
Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Great Shacklow Wood
5.76 mi
+682 ft
-666 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ashford in the Water CP (Derbyshire)
A lovely walk from Ashford in the Water taking in a wide range of terrains including two dales, the River Wye and the Great Shacklow Wood. It's a good un!
Chatsworth Estate, Calton Pastures and Edensor
7.55 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Edensor CP (Derbyshire)
Really lovely varied walk starting at Calton Lees and climbing up to Calton Pastures with great views over the surrounding area of Bakewell and Chatsworth House. After passing the house climb through Stand Wood and return to the car park via Beeley.
Crowdecote & Pilsbury Castle
7.47 mi
+791 ft
-784 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
A rewarding hike via a scenic hilltop to a pretty village and a Norman Castle site in the Dove Valley.
Monyash and Flagg
5.43 mi
+387 ft
-413 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Follow flower-lined green lanes to two limestone villages, and sample a short stretch of the High Peak Trail. Some gentle climbs, and muddy ground may be encountered after wet weather.
Flagg & Chelmorton
5.97 mi
+535 ft
-531 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Chelmorton CP (Derbyshire)
Wander via field paths and country lanes through the villages of Flagg and Chelmorton, returning on the High Peak Trail. A shortcut along the Pennine Bridleway, omitting Chelmorton village, cuts a mile off the distance.
Stanage Edge
6.28 mi
+1,014 ft
-965 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Derbyshire Dales (Derbyshire)
A Peak District classic, visiting Little John’s Grave and Robin Hood’s Cave!
More walks in Derbyshire Dales
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aldwark CP
- Alstonefield
- Ashbourne CP
- Ashford in the Water CP
- Ashleyhay CP
- Atlow CP
- Bakewell CP
- Ballidon CP
- Baslow and Bubnell CP
- Beeley CP
- Biggin CP
- Birchover CP
- Blackwell in the Peak CP
- Blore with Swinscoe
- Bonsall CP
- Bradbourne CP
- Bradley CP
- Brassington CP
- Brushfield CP
- Callow CP
- Calver CP
- Carsington CP
- Chatsworth CP
- Chelmorton CP
- Clifton and Compton CP
- Cromford CP
- Curbar CP
- Darley Dale
- Eaton and Alsop CP
- Edensor CP
- Edlaston and Wyaston CP
- Ellastone
- Elton
- Fenny Bentley CP
- Flagg CP
- Gratton
- Great Longstone CP
- Green Fairfield
- Grindon
- Harthill
- Hartington Middle Quarter CP
- Hartington Nether Quarter CP
- Hartington Town Quarter CP
- Hassop CP
- Hognaston CP
- Hopton CP
- Hulland CP
- Hulland Ward CP
- Ible CP
- Idridgehay and Alton CP
- Ilam
- Ivonbrook Grange CP
- King Sterndale
- Kirk Ireton
- Kniveton CP
- Little Longstone CP
- Litton CP
- Longnor
- Mapleton CP
- Matlock Bath CP
- Matlock Town
- Mayfield
- Middleton and Smerrill
- Middleton CP
- Monyash CP
- Nether Haddon CP
- Newton Grange CP
- Northwood and Tinkersley CP
- Offcote and Underwood CP
- Okeover
- Osmaston CP
- Over Haddon CP
- Parwich CP
- Pilsley CP
- Ramshorn
- Ravensdale Park CP
- Rowland CP
- Rowsley CP
- Sheen
- Sheldon CP
- Shottle and Postern CP
- South Darley
- Stanton
- Stanton CP
- Stoney Middleton CP
- Taddington CP
- Thorpe CP
- Tissington and Lea Hall CP
- Turnditch CP
- Wardlow CP
- Waterhouses
- Weston Underwood
- Wetton
- Windley CP
- Winster CP
- Wirksworth CP
- Wootton
- Wormhill
- Yeldersley CP
- Youlgreave