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Ashford-in-the-Water and Magpie Mine -BOOKING REQUIRED

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Overview

We will meet in the public car park in Ashford-in-the-Water for this circular walk via Great Shacklow Wood, Deep Dale, and Magpie Mine near Sheldon.

Book by text by 5 pm the day before.

Ramblers members from other Ramblers groups are welcome to join us. 

Please wear walking boots and warm clothing and bring a waterproof.  Please bring plenty to eat and drink.  Please carry a completed ICE card (go to our website, click Walks, then click What to Bring).

Saturday, 31 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
213.4m / 700ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 19441 69770
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1QG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Roadside parking, or Village Car Park in Court Lane (donation £2, coins only). Meet in the car park on Court Lane

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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 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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE