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A Sunday Leg-Stretcher

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Overview

Calver Sough - Coombs Dale - Wardlow - Wardlow Hay Cop - Monsal Head - Ashford In The Water - Bakewell

Mainly on recognised footpaths which could be muddy and a section on access land between Wardlow Hay Cop and Monsal Head. There is one steep climb on the route.

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Catch 9.35am 65 bus from Sheffield Interchange to Calver Sough.

Public toilets at Monsal Head.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 23894 74899
Nearest postcode:
S32 3XH
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Start time:
10:15 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 21770 68511
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1BT
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm

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