Wolfscote Dale Path – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

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Wolfscote Dale Path – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

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Wolfscote Dale Path – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

03:34

12.8km

220m

Hiking

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.93 km

Stepping Stones and Bridge over the River Dove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Choice of Bridge or Stepping Stones to cross the river, pretty spot with lovely views up & down the Dove. This is the point between Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale.

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2.28 km

Wolfscote Dale Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view down Wolfscote Dale.

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2.33 km

Frank I'Th'Rock Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

A short climb up from the main path, these limestone caves are a great place to explore. You have to climb up to get into them.

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3.34 km

Wolfscote Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wolfscote Dale is an idyllic limestone dale, close to Hartington. The crystalline River Dove flows through the heart of this steep-sided dale, which has dramatic screes, cliffs and caves towering …

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4.50 km

Iron Tors Cave

Highlight • Cave

4.57 km

Gipsy Bank Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

beware very slippery and very busy with children playing, and some adults ha

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5.30 km

Iron Tors

Nature Reserve

5.51 km

Coldeaton Bridge over the River Dove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little spot with crossroads of multiple footpaths.

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11.3 km

Wooden bridges in Beresford Dale

Highlight • Bridge

Beresford Dale is absolutely beautiful. The sparkling river flows over multiple weirs and is flanked by stunning limestone cliffs. Emerald green foliage adorns the whole area and the ambience is …

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

4.24 km

611 m

135 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

4.22 km

2.35 km

563 m

411 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

November 1, 2024,Hartington Circular.

Hartington, Berisford Dale, Wolfscote Dale, Gateham Bridge, Gratton Lane, Alstonefield, The Rakes, Greenhills Cottage, Narrowdale, Berisford Dale, Hartington.