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Derby & S Derbyshire Group

We are the Derby and South Derbyshire 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
  • 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

Overview

A pretty walk above the Wye and Derwent Valleys, finishing off along the Derwent Valley Heritage way.

Please note the slightly earlier start, so we can catch the Matlock to Bakewell Bus

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
linear

The group does not stop at cafes or pubs for lunch, and you should bring enough food and drinks with you to last the whole walk. We usually stop for a coffee break an hour or so into the walk, and stop for packed lunch around 1230-1300 although weather and a suitable location will affect both timings.

The walk leader has assessed this walk for the following risks, but during the walk others may become evident.  You will come across, stiles, gates and other path furniture, hedges etc.  You may come across road crossings, fields with crops, muddy/slippery sections, farm livestock & warning signs.  You should remain stay alert and take individual responsibility

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 29663 60252
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3NA
what3words:
nozzles.scorching.powering
Start time:
9:50 am

Park in the Matlock Train Station Car Park. We will be getting the bus to Bakewell and walking back

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 29665 60248
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3NA
what3words:
pothole.daydream.uppermost
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

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