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Leek Group

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

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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

The walk will start from Coldwall End car park, Youlgreave, DE45 1UY Toilets available Honesty Box suggested car park fee £3.

After walking through the village we will descend to Bradford Dale and on to Alport before taking a path along a stretch of Lathkill Dale. We will make our way back up to Youlgreave past Raper Lodge and walk back towards our usual Bank Holiday visit to ‘Dying for a Drink’ for a cuppa and beautiful homemade cakes. Donations on the day please to raise funds towards a charity called Tearfund.

Car sharing Vicarage Road car park 9.15

 

 

Sunday, 5 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 20495 64056
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1UY
what3words:
crackling.drones.universe
Start time:
10:00 am

Coldwall End car park, Youlgreave, Bakewell, DE45 1UY

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