Ups and Downs from Matlock

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Overview

From Matlock the walk starts by going up the Limestone Way and progresses to Wensley through Jughole Woods and by Jughole Cave and Snitterton Hall. From Wensley we go through Clough Wood and return to Matlock via Winster, Luntor Rocks and the Limestone way..

This walk has some good views and points of interest but also has some steep and uneven paths which may be challenging in wet weather.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 670m / 2198ft
Type:: circular

Take the 08.34 X17 bus from the Interchange to Matlock Causeway Rd stop. Meet by the Cafe in the Park.

No dogs please.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 30003 60097
Nearest postcode:: DE4 3AW
what3words:: likewise.flinches.whirlwind

Start time:: 10:00 am

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