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Gratton Dale Gate – Hermit's Cave loop from Derbyshire Dales

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Gratton Dale Gate – Hermit's Cave loop from Derbyshire Dales

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Gratton Dale Gate – Hermit's Cave loop from Derbyshire Dales

01:48

6.51km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.13 km

Vending Machine at Peak District National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The most unusual and unexpected place for a vending machine but this little gem is always open and has contactless payment so you can get yourself a drink or a …

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1.32 km

Limekiln in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.45 km

Gratton Dale

Highlight • Gorge

Very challenging ride through Gratton Dale, rocky and narrow in places I had to carry my bike over one or two places.

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3.25 km

Gratton Dale Gate

Highlight • Gorge

6.48 km

Duke of York Pub

Highlight • Pub

Traditional pub.

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6.49 km

Hermit's Cave

Highlight • Cave

A proper cave was not obvious here, but there was a huge gap in the rocks, which looked impressive. It's a detour from the main path, with some big drops - take care with foot placement.

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6.51 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

2.12 km

1.36 km

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

1.38 km

1.10 km

265 m

189 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

48 %

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Gratton Dale Gate – Hermit's Cave loop from Derbyshire Dales

Vending Machine at Peak District National Park

Limekiln in Peak District National Park

Gratton Dale

Gratton Dale Gate

Duke of York Pub

Hermit's Cave

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