Great Shacklow Wood – Ashford Bobbin Mill loop from Ashford in the Water

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Great Shacklow Wood – Ashford Bobbin Mill loop from Ashford in the Water

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Great Shacklow Wood – Ashford Bobbin Mill loop from Ashford in the Water

02:15

7.63km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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32 m

Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ashford-in-the-Water

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty parish church lies in the heart of Ashford. Holy Trinity was built in the 12th century, modified over the following two centuries and largely rebuilt between 1868-70. Inside, …

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170 m

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Highlight • Monument

Ashford in the Water's Medieval Sheepwash Bridge is a wonderfully historic and beautiful structure. It was built on the site of the ford across the river.

In the 17th century, …

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5.11 km

Great Shacklow Wood

Highlight • Forest

Great Shacklow Wood is a pretty woodland on a steep bank above the River Wye. As you hike underneath the dense canopy, birdsong, atmospheric light and wonderful fragrances combine. In …

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5.50 km

Deepdale

Highlight • Gorge

Deepdale is known for its display of cowslips and wild orchids. The cowslips are just coming through now so I think the best time to do this walk is now …

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5.71 km

Curved Weir on the River Wye, Deep Dale Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful curved weir carrying the River Wye through the sensational Deep Dale Nature Reserve.

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5.73 km

Magpie Mine Sough Outlet with Crater Above

Highlight • Historical Site

above the locked sough exit is a crater from a water explosion

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6.00 km

Mill

Highlight • Monument

6.01 km

Ashford Bobbin Mill

Highlight • Monument

Ashford Bobbin Mill is a historic building on the edge of Great Shacklow Wood by the River Wye. It was built in 1870 and was originally a bone mill which …

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7.63 km

End point

Bus stop

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