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A circular walk from Matlock

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Overview

The walk starts by walking through Matlock town and onwards to Oker, uphill to Uppertown and uphill from Bonsall to the edge of Matlock Bath then downhill for the remainder of the walk, including a short steep downhill finish.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 29600 59401
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3PR
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interlude.dynamic.grass
Start time:
10:00 am

Artist Corner CP (fee). 146 Dale Road, Matlock Bath

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  • 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