Letwell and Firbeck

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Overview

Starting by walking on the bank of Langold Lake, then taking field paths to Letwell, visiting St. Peter's Church for a coffee stop.

Over fields and through woodland to reach Firbeck and St. Martin's Church for our lunch stop.

Passing through Firbeck we take a footpath back towards Dyscarr Wood and Langold Lake.

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Mostly even walking with a couple of easy uphill sections. Some quiet road walking.

Could be some mud after any significant rain.

Bring food and drink for a day walk.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 70628 81279
Nearest postcode:: DN22 6PJ
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Chapelgate Car Park behind the Olde Sun Inn

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 58034 86547
Nearest postcode:: S81 9NR
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Langold Lake access from Church Street, Langold

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