Nat Park - Peak District - Dovedale Manifold Valley, Length - 7.2 miles / 11.7 km Ascent - 550 feet / 167 metres, Time - 4 hours 10 minutes Grade - easy/mod. There's a nice cafe here where you can enjoy refreshment after your exercise. Continue through this field until you reach another footbridge with some stepping stones and a ford from the tarmac road (that stops here) on the opposite bank of the river. This was a walk of two halves; a strenuous walk over the hills northwards from Waterhouses towards Hartington was followed by a gentle, flat stroll back along the Manifold Way. Continue until where the track bends left towards the buildings at Narrowdale (grid ref. On entering the The walk then takes you back through fields, quiet lanes/tracks and open countryside. The Ramblers' Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. is an independent, not for profit website. There are some hill climbs on this route. This 10km circular walk gives you all the pleasures of upper Dovedale, starting and ending in the charming Peak District village of Hartington but without the crowds of Dovedale. 5 miles from Hartington Continue your walk Our route will bring you along a footpath at the back of these toilets emerging into the small car park for the pottery shed. 5. is the Pike Pool and to the right the door leading to the fishing lodge. Peak District WalkBeresford & Wolfescote Dales from Hartington. 7 miles from Hartington Additional notes. Tracy Purnell takes us on a half day circular walk across Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Pass through these into the field beyond with the river bending slightly away to your left. world go by. Contents Page Biggin Dale, in stark contrast, is dry except in wet weather. 9. Head out from the Manifold Valley Visitor Centre at Hulme End. Length - 6.8 miles / 11.1 km Ascent - 540 feet / 164 metres Time - 4 hours 0 minutes Grade - easy/mod Maps Walk Route Description Click image to visit gallery of 9 images. old Hulme End Station, where information displays outline the history of the side of the river before turning left, as a wall crosses your path, into a side Turn left The 200 year old coaching inn sits in a lovely spot in its own grounds on the banks of the Manifold River opposite The Old Toll House which used to serve the turnpike and river ford. Walking in the Peak District - White Peak East, Guidebook describing 42 half-day and day walks in the limestone landscapes of Derbyshire's White Peak, part of the Peak District National Park. THE PEAK DISTRICT GUIDE. Turn right here and almost immediately left to follow a well walked path across a number of fields. ml, energy Try this 17.6-mile loop trail near Hartington, Derbyshire. (Tel. Highlights include Dovedale, Chrome Hill and Lathkill Dale. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. By William Drabkin " Some spectacular views along the way " May 2019 Another cyclist (and walker) friendly route in the Peak District, and an excellent choice if your going towards Bakew. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Keep left walking northeast until you reach a footpath sign on the right hand side (grid ref. The path now leaves the river to your left and skirts some woodland for 150 metres. from Hulme End to Waterhouses. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. There are also annual and weekly parking permits available. website. Turn left along the road for about 600 metres and at grid reference SK129558 bear left onto a track. These are Peaseland Rocks on the far bank of the River Dove. Public transport is limited but does provide links to some of the walks in this beautiful area. Involves lots of walking on roads, and there were a couple of fields containing bulls that are difficult to avoid. Region: Peak District Start at: Hartington Distance: 12.2 kilometres Total ascent: 376 meters Approx. WALK DETAILS Length: 6 miles. produce. Promoting the Peak District since 2005, We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. After about 200 You'll visit the River Manifold, the River Dove, the fascinating Thor's Cave, the historic Wetton Mill, Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale. Go up the steps on the left Dovedale is a honey pot for the Peak District and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. descends gently to Beresford Dale. Manifold Valley - Hulme End walk 1 2.5 miles. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. time needed: 3 hrs 45 mins Hartington and Sheen From the centre of Hartington take the road out of the village towards Hulme End, turning right onto a footpath just before the Police house. Post Office. Return to the This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. To reach The Manifold Inn, Hulme End, in-car SatNav users should select the Latitude/Longitude (Lat Lon) screen and enter: Lat = N53.13040 and Lon = W 1.8423. The graded routes, between 6 and 13 miles in length, cover classic Pennine fells and moorland such as Whernside, Ilkley Moor and Pendle Hill; exploring the North and South Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, Howgills and Dark Peak. There is also some walking along country lanes and a pub is located at the end for well earned refreshments. With occasional patches of stone and hawthorn bushes to meander around. Centre (Tel. This first walk follows the route of the Manifold River along the valley and loops back through the countryside and along pretty lanes. (Tel. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. page were correct at the time of publication, but changes may be made The village has a variety of cafs, bars and restaurants. Within easy distance from Manchester, Sheffield and the Midlands there is much for the visitor to see. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. spectacular, as you walk, with the sides of the dale rising almost vertically. Length - 7.2 miles / 11.7 km Ascent - 550 feet / 167 metres. and with the river on the right start your walk down Wolfscote Dale. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The village of Hartington is a good centre for Peak District walks with refreshments, toilets and shops readily available. Cross the river by the footbridge immediately after the rock spire and pool and turn left on the footpath. Beresford Tea Rooms The contrast between quiet limestone dales and wild upland moors provides the basis for a diverse range of walks within this National Park with scenic variety the keynote. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. To return to the contents page of the main website click the link below. Hartington village with its shops, cafes and pubs makes a perfect start for this Peak District walk in the limestone dales of Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Accommodation in the area is varied. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Carry on through the centre of the village passing the Post Office on your left and the general store on your right. Follow this road around to your left always gradually climbing, passing the Youth Hostel on your left after about 200 metres. Additional notes. 2020 Peak District Online All Rights Reserved. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. A glorious summer stroll over upland White Peak, all the while enjoying panoramic views across the National Park and beyond. The first three Manifold Valley walks start from Hulme End, Staffordshire. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. picturesque village of Hartington with its spacious market place, village green, Support Mapometer from 8 (9, $10 USD) per year well activate embedded maps in your account and youll be able to use the site Ad free. Contents Page. A very pleasant place to sit outside and watch the This walk is our shortest walk from the Weag's Bridge car park and it takes you along a short section of the Manifold Track and loops back up and through lovely countryside back to the start. Keeping the wall A section between Swainsley and Wetton Mill is used by traffic (single track) and contains a tunnel 100m . Start time: 09:30. Follow Walking Britain for the latest news. By using our site you agree to our use of cookies. during March 2005. Sorry, no records were found. Download the Staffordshire Walks app to see your position on the map as you walk. From Ashbourne take A515 towards Buxton.. Take left on B5054 through Hartington to Hulme. This walk will reward you with beautiful valley scenery but be prepared, it has some steep inclines. If you prefer a pub lunch there's also the Manifold Inn just to the east of the village. Copyright 1997 - 2023 Walking Britain.All rights reserved. SK126576). It was designed to transport milk, cheese and farm produce as well as passengers to Waterhouses some 8.5 miles to the south. There's a wealth of information on the area to be found here. At the T junction of the paths with the river straight ahead turn right into Wolfscote Dale and keep the river on your left. railway, the industries and local community. Turn left and by the side of the toilets noted at the start and go down a couple of concrete steps into the Pottery shed car park and back onto the main road. yards go left by a sign to ascend a short slope to a stile leading onto a narrow the water meadow, Wolfscote Dale is entered, which becomes progressively more before taking a wall stile on the right and angling across two fields. (Tel. The visitor centre for the Manifold Way is also located near here. the river is the Pike Pool, named after the pinnacle of limestone rock rising Scroll down the list of walks below & click on each walk title (in blue) to locate it on the map above. The graded routes, between 6 and 13 miles in length, cover classic Pennine fells and moorland such as Whernside, Ilkley Moor and Pendle Hill; exploring the North and South Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, Howgills and Dark Peak.