Youlgreave and Smerrill Village

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Overview

Walking from Youlgreave along little-used paths to Smerrill village. The walk returns over Robin Hood's Stride and via Mawstone Mine.

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Meeting time:: 8:45 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 213.4m / 700ft
Type:: circular

Picnic Lunch

Please contact the Walk Leader if you are meeting us at the start.

We suggest passengers contribute towards the journey cost based on the Car Share Code - A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc.
Car Share Code: TBA

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 90492 33425
Nearest postcode:: ST15 8NJ
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Meeting time:: 8:45 am

Stone Canalside (Scout Hut) Car Park, Westbridge Park - FREE

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 20502 64064
Nearest postcode:: DE45 1UY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Coldwell End public car park at the west end of the village of Youlgreave.

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