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Dearne Valley Group

We are the Dearne Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Come join us on a pleasant 10 mile circular walk from Bakewell.

We follow the Monsal Trail for a short while, passing through Headstone Tunnel, over the scenic viaduct, then head off on a riverside walk alongside the River Wye.   For lunch stop, we have plenty of seating and toilets, then we head into Deep Dale Nature Reserve towards Ashford.   After Ashford, we head back to Bakewell to complete this circular route.

Dog friendly, however dogs will need to be kept on a lead due to breeding season.

Sunday, 31 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
193m / 633ft
Type:
circular

Monsal trail is very flat, and is popular with walkers and cyclists.  When walking please can we try to keep to one side.

However, during the recce, the riverside walk was quite muddy, plus also the walk into Deep Dale is quite steep. In addition we have to walk a very short distance through a dry riverbed, however if it has been raining this may be wet. Appropriate boots and poles are recommended for this part of the route.

There are approximately 3 styles on this walk.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 22061 68643
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1BU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet near Payment machines / EV Chargers at Bakewell Bridge Car Park - Parking there is £6 all day. Alternative parking available at the Agriculture Centre.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking