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Overview

We will meet near the entrance of Lea Gardens for this circular walk heading down through Holloway to Bow Wood and up to Castletop Farm and Bilberry Knoll returning via Riber and Dethick.

Ramblers members from other Ramblers groups are welcome to join us. 

Please wear walking boots and warm clothing and bring a waterproof.  Please bring plenty to eat and drink.  Please carry a completed ICE card (go to our website, click Walks, then click What to Bring).

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 32380 57183
Nearest postcode:
DE4 5NX
what3words:
airfields.chestnuts.marbles
Start time:
10:00 am

Roadside parking near Lea Gardens.

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE