If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Location: There's a nice cafe here where you can enjoy refreshment after your exercise. After around 800 metres you will see a drystone wall running across your path from left to right. By using our site you agree to our use of cookies. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After leaving the village the walk These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The graded routes, between 6 and 13 miles in length, cover classic Pennine fells and moorland such as Whernside, Ilkley Moor and Pendle Hill; exploring the North and South Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, Howgills and Dark Peak. kcal, ascent This 10km circular walk gives you all the pleasures of upper Dovedale, starting and ending in the charming Peak District village of Hartington but without the crowds of Dovedale. Condition. Promoting the Peak District since 2005, We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Within 30 metres or so turn right onto the footpath leading down into Biggin Dale. This walk explores Beresford Dale, through which the River Dove flows, before climbing up to the village of Alstonefield from where the route descends back into Dovedale for a return along the river to the start. There's a car park and cafe in the village so it makes a good start and end point for the walk. This walk will reward you with beautiful valley scenery but be prepared, it has some steep inclines. 350 feet above the river in the Manifold Valley, its 60 feet entrance is At the Sign up to receive the very best of OS and its group of companies, straight to you by email. The walk then takes you back through fields, quiet lanes/tracks and open countryside. Length - 7.2 miles / 11.7 km Ascent - 550 feet / 167 metres. NOTE: Safeguarding against the coronavirus is likley to be a part of everyday life for the forseeable future. The visitor centre for the Manifold Way is also located near here. 3. Select your desired options and 'Save' then copy & paste the code into your website. This route also follows the Manifold Way and takes you up and around the back of Ecton Hill and back along country lanes and through the scenic countryside. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. across the field. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Go through the wall and walk left and continue on this footpath/track. 8. You take in a section of the Manifold Way pass by Wetton Mill and Swainsley Hall.Click here to view the details of the Manifold Valley walk, Flagg Time - 4 hours 10 minutes Grade - easy/mod. produce. time needed: 3 hrs 45 mins Hartington and Sheen From the centre of Hartington take the road out of the village towards Hulme End, turning right onto a footpath just before the Police house. Walk type: Short easy circular walk Distance: 5.4 miles/8.7 km Walk time: 2.5-3 hours Total ascent: 262 m/859 ft Highest point: 286 m/938 ft Walk highlights: Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and River Dove Trigs: 0 (Option to add Wolfscote Hill - see notes) Ethels: 0 (Option to add Wolfscote Hill - see notes) Stiles: 1 stone stile (option to avoid) As you get very near to the wall look left and slightly back to see a gate. If you cannot find parking in the village there is a pay and display car park on the left as you enter from Hulme End. From Ashbourne take A515 towards Buxton.. Take left on B5054 through Hartington to Hulme. Pilsbury Castle by Brian Toward (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0) via https://flic.kr/p/28pe7j, Burial chambers on Minninglow by Sally Mosley, Walking down to the Dove from Top o' th' Edge by Sally Mosley, One of the Sites of Meaning near Middleton by Sally Mosley, The countryside near Chelmorton by Sally Mosley, Click here to view the details of the Hartington walk, Click here to view the details of the Manifold Valley walk, Click here to view the details of the Flagg walk, Click here to view the details of the Alstonefield walk, Click here to view the details of the Minninglow walk, Click here to view the details of the Longnor walk, Click here to view the details of the Middleton-by-Youlgrave walk, Click here to view the details of the Chelmorton walk. Tissington Trail - Hartington to Parsley Hey, Chrome and Parkhouse Hills from Earl Sterndale, Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington, Minninglow Hill, Roystone Grange and Cardlemere Lane, River Dove & Reynard's Lane from Hartington, Earl Sterndale and High Wheeldon from Longnor, Lathkill & Bradford Dales (short version), Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington, Milldale and Wolfscote Dale from Alstonefield, Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington, Beresford & Wolfescote Dales from Hartington, High Edge & Chrome Hill from Hollinsclough, Pilsbury Castle, Hartington & Sheen from Longnor, Manifold Valley, Thor's Cave, Ecton & Wetton Hills from Alstonefield, Dove & Manifold Valleys from Alstonefield. The graded routes, between 6 and 13 miles in length, cover classic Pennine fells and moorland such as Whernside, Ilkley Moor and Pendle Hill; exploring the North and South Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, Howgills and Dark Peak. Hartington Station Hurdlow Parsley Hay Friden High Peak Junction Black Rocks Middleton Top Biggin End of High Peak Trail 2 2 2.5 5 2.5 3 6.5 1 1.5 1.5 2 A5012 A6 A515 A515 Hartington . Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. butterflies and other insects. This is Biggin Dale, it is normally a dry valley except after very heavy Involves lots of walking on roads, and there were a couple of fields containing bulls that are difficult to avoid. There are some hill climbs on this route. Accommodation in the area is varied. THE DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE AND One of two volumes, this book covers the east of the region, with potential bases including Bakewell, Eyam, Castleton, Birchover, Matlock and Wirksworth.More information, An inspirational guidebook to 50 classic walks on the rolling Pennine landscape. There is also some walking along country lanes and a pub is located at the end for well earned refreshments. valley. With occasional patches of stone and hawthorn bushes to meander around. No On busy days you may have to use the pay and display car park on the B5054 a short way from the centre in the direction of Hulme End. Cross the river by the footbridge immediately after the rock spire and pool and turn left on the footpath. SK128586). Top 20 best walks and hikes around Alstonefield Map data OpenStreetMap contributors 1 Milldale - Dovedale Loop from Alstonefield Intermediate 04:25 15.3 km 3.5 km/h 350 m 350 m Intermediate Hiking Tour. Contents Page Pass the single tree,then cross the Dove with Broadmeadow Hall to your left, and continue into the tiny settlement of Pilsbury. Easily-accessible paths. On reaching a displayed. County/Area - Derbyshire & Staffordshire. Hulme End CP Trail (p&d). distance A Gannett Company. This picturesque body of water is the head of the River Tywi. Hartington to Pilsbury Castle . Hartington lies at the northern end of Dovedale and is an ideal centre for walking in this part of the Peak District National Park. Accommodation in the area is varied. The pub used on this walk is the Greyhound Inn in Warslow, which re-opened in late May 2007 after about 16 months of closure. Description. Stay safe on the mountains with detailed weather forecasts - for iOS devices or for Android devices. You'll visit the River Manifold, the River Dove, the fascinating Thor's Cave, the historic Wetton Mill, Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale. Wetton Mill Cafe - Ecton Bridge Loop from Hulme End. Hartington to Hulme End. The walk starts from the pay and display car park on your left just as you enter the village when travelling from Hulme End along the B5054. Provides a The walk starts and finishes from the Hulme End car park on the B5054 at postcode SK17 0EZ. 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Then, once youve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, its just a case of becoming a member. 12. by Let's Go Peak District II View on Outdooractive Introduction This walk is an absolute stunner! From Ashbourne take A515 towards Buxton.. Take left on B5054 through Hartington to Hulme. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. This challenging circular walk from the village of Hulme End visits several Peak District highlights. The path now curves right before straightening up as it approaches Vincent House. You'll visit the River Manifold, the River Dove, the fascinating Thor's Cave, the historic Wetton Mill, Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale. Turn right at the road just before Vincent House, and keep right at the fork to a footpath heading off right. Pass through these into the field beyond with the river bending slightly away to your left. Terrain: Copyright 1997 - 2023 Walking Britain.All rights reserved. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. 0 The contrast between quiet limestone dales and wild upland moors provides the basis for a diverse range of walks within this National Park with scenic variety the keynote. Go to GPS File. Follow the track Walk upstream admiring the river and the limestone rocks exposed in the Dale until you see a small cave up on your right and then come to a footbridge near a few Scots Pine trees. SK130558). OS GetOutside Champion, Scott McAlister, explores Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales, voted in at number 3 on ITV's Britain's favourite 100 walks. This is a lovely countryside trail taking you from Hulme End, through Wolfscote Dale NNR and Biggin Dale NNR, along Highfield Lane, through Hartington, over Pilsbury Hill, and back beside the River Manifold. journey is mainly along walled tracks with excellent views of the page were correct at the time of publication, but changes may be made 11. The path now meanders towards the Pilsbury-Hartington road, passing abandoned mine shafts from the areas heyday as a lead and copper mining centre. To return to Keep an eye out for the distinctive medieval strip field system.Click here to view the details of the Chelmorton walk The first three Manifold Valley walks start from Hulme End, Staffordshire. Follow Walking Britain for the latest news. All details on this and with the river on the right start your walk down Wolfscote Dale. This narrow (mainly) dry dale is a lovely quiet walk. The path is well used and easy to follow and initially crosses open pastures before entering woodland. can still see the blocked up archway used for horse drawn carriages when it was descends gently to Beresford Dale.