Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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4.84 km

Middleton Dale

Highlight • Gorge

4.87 km

Sheep Dip Stone Inscriptions

Highlight • Historical Site

Sheep Dip
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In late May or June - The farmers brought their sheep - To wash their fleeces - In this deep pool - Burbling, bumbling, bleating - The …

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5.33 km

Moatlow Wood

Forest

5.80 km

Bradford Dale

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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6.23 km

Footbridge Over the River Bradford

Highlight • Bridge

6.49 km

River Bradford Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

On the River Bradford, next to the village of Youlgrave, there’s a designated wild swimming spot. It’s been carved out to be deep enough for swimming and is very popular …

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6.95 km

View of Youlgreave and Bleakley Dike

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

8.44 km

Woodland Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

This picturesque, winding woodland path is packed with vibrant flowers and towering trees. It’s particularly stunning in spring when the flowers are in full bloom.

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9.82 km

The Limestone Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Limestone Way is a waymarked long-distance footpath in Derbyshire, England. It runs for 46 miles (74 km) through the White Peak of the Peak District National Park, from Castleton …

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.70 km

3.00 km

2.40 km

318 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.50 km

3.42 km

1.93 km

318 m

317 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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