Bradford Dale is an idyllic wooded gorge that’s full of wildlife. The crystalline River Bradford flows from Middleton by Youlgrave to Alport, where it meets the River Lathkill. Along the way, the river’s course is interrupted by a succession of weirs and pools to encourage trout to breed. These pools are filled with watercress, king cups, reeds and rushes to provide a habitat for birds including the elusive kingfisher.

On the stretch of Bradford Dale underneath Youlgrave, there’s a purpose-built swimming area on the river and expansive meadows for people to stretch out on.

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1. Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale loop from Monyash — Peak District National Park

18.8km

05:07

280m

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

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2. Lathkill Dale via Bradford Dale loop — Peak District National Park

14.4km

03:56

220m

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

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3. Weirs on the River Lathkill – River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs loop from Over Haddon CP

10.4km

02:55

200m

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

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Elevation 190 m

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Youlgreave, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Bradford Dale

1. Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale loop from Monyash — Peak District National Park

2. Lathkill Dale via Bradford Dale loop — Peak District National Park

3. Weirs on the River Lathkill – River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs loop from Over Haddon CP

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