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

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  • 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

The walk starts at Baslow Nether End, crosses the Derwent at Bubnell Bridge and continues across fields to turn north into Bank Wood. After a short stretch on Bramley Lane, the Carver to Hassop road is crossed and the route continues on a track uphill to Deep Rake and High Rake. At Longstone Edge we turn south east to descend across fields and along lanes to Great Longstone and Monsal Head. Ashford in the Water is reached via Pennyunk Lane. The walk continues alongside the Wye with a short stretch along the road into Bakewell.

Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
460m / 1509ft
Type:
linear

June 14 to 22 is Well Dressing week in Ashford. Four sites are usually dressed. Time will be made available to view the decorated wells before proceeding to Bakewell.
Motorists can park at Baslow to join the walk, and return to their cars via the Sheffield bus from Bakewell.
Public toilets at Baslow, Monsal Head, Ashford and Bakewell.
Livestock in fields on recce - no dogs please.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 25844 72137
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1SS
what3words:
milky.establish.together
Start time:
9:50 am

Nether End, Baslow.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 21795 68530
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1BT
what3words:
stretch.orbit.bypassed
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Rutland Square, Bakewell

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