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View of Lathkill Dale – Youlgreave village loop from Youlgrave

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View of Lathkill Dale – Youlgreave village loop from Youlgrave

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View of Lathkill Dale – Youlgreave village loop from Youlgrave

03:05

10.9km

220m

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 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Sidenooks Plantation

Forest

3.00 km

View of Lathkill Dale

Highlight • Gorge

Lathkill Dale is one of the most beautiful areas of the Derbyshire Dales. The lush green countryside and stone built walls are just typical of this part of the world. …

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3.99 km

Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

5.73 km

Lathkill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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5.97 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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6.52 km

Palmerston Wood

Forest

7.27 km

Youlgreave village

Highlight • Rest Area

Charming village although very narrow for traffic. Parking wise there is a cat park just on the edge of the village which is well signed. It’s got an honesty box …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

2.97 km

1.74 km

460 m

334 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

3.18 km

1.99 km

1.84 km

156 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 6 September

18°C

13°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 9, 2024,Lathkill Dale | Bradford Dale Circular Hike & Wild Swim

With possibly the bluest waters in the Peak District, Lathkill Dale will always be one of my favourites... and the swimming spot at Bradford dale is amazing all year round. Mainly riverside walking with one steep stepped climb.

August 14, 2023,Hiking Tour

Not bad but not the best after you climb out from the trees

March 11, 2024,Youlgrave village, Lathkill Dale hike🚶🙂

I would highly recommend this area Youlgrave Village and Lathkill Dale I've previously been here in the summer and it's beautiful. There are so many industry ruins to look at and find out about, check out this video ⤵️🚶🙂

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View of Lathkill Dale – Youlgreave village loop from Youlgrave

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View of Lathkill Dale

Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve

Lathkill Waterfall

Carter's Mill Millstones and Weir

Bridge Ruins on Gravel Path

Old Mine Entrance

Youlgreave village

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