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Lathkill Dale – 12 weirs on River Lathkill loop from Middleton by Youlgrave

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Lathkill Dale – 12 weirs on River Lathkill loop from Middleton by Youlgrave

Val Lau planned a hike

March 8, 2025

Lathkill Dale – 12 weirs on River Lathkill loop from Middleton by Youlgrave

Hard

06:23

22.6km

3.5km/h

480m

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Overview

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

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Parking

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5.84 km

The Limestone Way

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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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9.35 km

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

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This early Bronze Age stone circle is in a beautiful and atmospheric setting. As soon as you walk through the trees, the magic hits you. Legend has it that the …

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12.4 km

Shining Bank Quarry

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Please don’t swim in here,it’s toxic

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14.8 km

Coalpit Bridge over the River Lathkill

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Coalpit Bridge, located at the end of Coalpit Lane, is a Grade II-listed structure dating from the mid 1700s. Long trains of packhorses used this bridge to cross the River Lathkill, laden with coal from the mines around Chesterfield.

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15.7 km

The River Lathkill in Lathkill Dale

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Lathkill Dale is an enchanting limestone valley renowned for breathtaking displays of nature. The crystal-clear River Lathkill flows through the dale; which begins narrow and rocky but spreads into expansive …

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16.2 km

Weirs on the River Lathkill

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Visited in summer and the river had all but disappeared. It's more overgrown now and not like it was in my youth. Still a very nice walk though!

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19.0 km

Lathkill Waterfall

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Fantastic multi element waterfall. The more recent rain the more spectacular.

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20.6 km

View of Lathkill Dale

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Lathkill Dale is one of the most beautiful areas of the Derbyshire Dales. The lush green countryside and stone built walls are just typical of this part of the world. …

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22.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

6.42 km

2.66 km

1.15 km

325 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

5.42 km

3.02 km

2.17 km

1.15 km

395 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Lathkill Dale – 12 weirs on River Lathkill loop from Middleton by Youlgrave

The Limestone Way

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

Shining Bank Quarry

Coalpit Bridge over the River Lathkill

The River Lathkill in Lathkill Dale

Weirs on the River Lathkill

Lathkill Waterfall

View of Lathkill Dale

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