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Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Group

A Ramblers group that organises more than 350 walks per year that are accessible to people in the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire area.

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

Gratton Dale, Long Dale and Bradford Dale

Saturday, 2 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.6km / 9.7mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular

Please bring food and drink for the walk and wear appropriate clothing and footwear

Please Note: There is currently NO access to Youlgreave via Alport due to road closure. The recommended alternative route is via Bakewell on the B5055 towards Monyash. Turn left past Lady Manners School and go past Conksbury Bridge, continue on Back Lane to reach the start point in Youlgreave from the Middleton end of the village.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 20498 64060
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1UY
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pizza.grant.compliant
Start time:
10:00 am

Park and meet at Youlgreave’s Coldwell End car park. Donation (£3)

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