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Loughborough & District Group

We are the Loughborough & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

We will walk down the River Dove then up Biggin Dale to Hartington.  Returning via Beresford Dale and Wolfscote Dale. We will be looking for Dippers and Grey Wagtails on the river and Peregrine Falcons overhead.

Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please note that this is a 10-30 start!!

There will be cafes, toilets and picnic spots along the way.

Car park charge £4.75 all day.

Meeting point will be down the road from car park by the toilets and Polly's cafe (kiosk selling drinks and snacks etc)

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 13598 54780
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2GB
what3words:
wealth.loitering.convert
Start time:
10:30 am

The car park is on the Hope Dale road up the hill from Milldale. Car park charge £4.75. Meet down the road by toilets and kiosk- Polly's Cottage

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