This walk has been cancelled

Cancelled due to disruption to bus service caused by roadworks.

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Overview

We'll have a pleasant walk by the river as far as Calver, then a steady climb up a hill, passing open cast workings. After descending  through Rowland the last stretch follows the Monsal Trail into Bakewell.

Tuesday, 4 July 2023
Meeting time:
9:35 am
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:
214.9m / 705ft
Type:
linear

Buses from Bakewell back to Sheffield: no. 218 at 2:40 pm and 3:40 pm, no. 257 at 4:00 pm.

There are cafes and puddings in Bakewell if we have to wait for buses back.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 35781 87168
Nearest postcode:
S1 2BJ
what3words:
zoom.stays.cheat
Meeting time:
9:35 am

Catch the 9:40 am number 218 bus from Sheffield Interchange, Stand D. Leader will board bus en route.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 25841 72138
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1SS
what3words:
inclined.metro.prune
Start time:
10:25 am

Baslow, Nether End, bus stop near Car Park.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 21795 68530
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1BT
what3words:
stretch.orbit.bypassed
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

We finish at the bus stop in Rutland Square in Bakewell, near Bath Gardens.

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