Lathkill Head Cave – Upper Lathkill Dale loop from Sheldon

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Lathkill Head Cave – Upper Lathkill Dale loop from Sheldon

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Lathkill Head Cave – Upper Lathkill Dale loop from Sheldon

02:48

10.3km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.39 km for 109 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.88 km

Carter's Mill Millstones and Weir

Highlight • Structure

This spot used to be the site of Carter's Mill, an old mill powered by the adjacent weir.
All that remains now is the millstones and weir after the building …

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2.11 km

Lathkill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Fantastic multi element waterfall. The more recent rain the more spectacular.

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2.96 km

Footbridge Over the River Lathkill

Highlight • Bridge

Footbridge over the River Lathkill

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3.57 km

Lathkill Head Cave

Highlight • River

Lathkill Head Cave is a cavern within the limestone of the gorge that forms Lathkill Dale, in the White Peak area of the Peak District, in Derbyshire. The cave mouth …

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3.63 km

Upper Lathkill Dale

Highlight • Gorge

The upper Lathkill Dale has a very different atmosphere to the rest of the dale. Narrower and dryer, the limestone cliffs and screes rise dramatically. Rocky and grassy underfoot, it's …

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4.10 km

Lathkill Dale Stone Steps

Highlight • Climb

Very steep, narrow stone block steps from the bottom of Lathkill Dale to the Patchy Path along the top edge. Strenuous effort & mildly perilous, reasonable fitness & concentration required.

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4.81 km

Hay Meadow Restoration – Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

5.87 km

Monyash Café

Highlight • Cafe

Recommended cafe. Offers breakfast all day plus other food options. Nice, warm inside sitting area when it's cold. There's also room outside on the village green when weather is suitable. …

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

2.76 km

1.73 km

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.42 km

2.24 km

919 m

516 m

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

June 16, 2024,Haddon Grove Cottages (no public parking / private let) to Monyash - circuit

Slow progress on initial stage due to very uneven and slippery stones in the valley section. Cafe next to Bull Hotel, Monyash, well worth a visit. Return over fields a lot easier, but some challenging wall styles