We are the Sheffield Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Sheila V.
A lovely circular walk from Bakewell through fields, woods, trail and riverside.
Catch the 9:40 bus number 218 from Sheffield Interchange stand D3 to Bakewell. Leader will join the bus at Banner Cross. The walk starts from Bakewell Rutland Square bus stop at 10:35.
There is a short steep climb out of Bakewell, then up over fields and down into Cracknowl Wood, joining the Monsal Trail for a short stretch. A pleasant downhill path takes us into Ashford for lunch, and finally an easy undulating stretch along the river back to the start. Click on the small map icon to enlarge and see the route.
There are WCs in Bakewell (20p) and Ashford (honesty box).
Total ascent 505 feet; four stiles and a several squeezes.
Buses back to Sheffield at the end are no. 218 at 14:40 and 15:50 and no. 257 at 14:55 and 15:55.
Please contact the leader in advance if you have not walked with the group before.
No dogs.
Bakewell Rutland Square bus stop
