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Overview

A ramble from the Carpenters Arms in  Dale Abbey (The Landlord has agreed for us to use the carpark if we come in for a drink after the walk). Setting off from the village pub, making our way through Hermits wood and arriving at Locko Park lake for a coffee stop. The route then takes is back towards Wilson and through a few fields back to finish in Dale Abbey.

Friday, 9 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
155.8m / 511ft
Type:
circular

I will put the walk down as "Moderate" as it is still a bit wet and slippery underfoot.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 43655 38894
Nearest postcode:
DE7 4PP
what3words:
nipped.marsh.entrusted
Start time:
10:00 am

Plenty of car paring at rear of Pub, but if you don't want to stop for a drink or Lunch, maybe best to park on the mainroad in village. I will check for numbers for drinks and lunch during the walk so I can notify the pub Landlord

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