Lathkill Head Cave – Upper Lathkill Dale loop from Monyash

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Lathkill Head Cave – Upper Lathkill Dale loop from Monyash

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Lathkill Head Cave – Upper Lathkill Dale loop from Monyash

03:17

12.0km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.08 km

Hard Rake Plantation

Forest

7.44 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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7.67 km

Lathkill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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9.09 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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9.16 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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9.62 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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11.1 km

Milkings Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

11.9 km

Fere Mere

Highlight • Natural

12.0 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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