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Lathkill Dale via Bradford Dale loop — Peak District National Park

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Middleton And Smerrill

Lathkill Dale via Bradford Dale loop — Peak District National Park

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Lathkill Dale via Bradford Dale loop — Peak District National Park

03:56

14.4km

220m

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: July 25, 2024

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Peak District National Park

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7.27 km

Bateman's House Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Here stands the remains of Bateman's House, originally built in 1830 by the Lathkill Dale Mining Company to cover a 12m shaft that was housing a water-powered pump. The house …

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8.84 km

Weirs on the River Lathkill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visited in summer and the river had all but disappeared. It's more overgrown now and not like it was in my youth. Still a very nice walk though!

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9.39 km

The River Lathkill in Lathkill Dale

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Lathkill Dale is an enchanting limestone valley renowned for breathtaking displays of nature. The crystal-clear River Lathkill flows through the dale; which begins narrow and rocky but spreads into expansive …

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12.3 km

River Bradford Wild Swimming Spot

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On the River Bradford, next to the village of Youlgrave, there’s a designated wild swimming spot. It’s been carved out to be deep enough for swimming and is very popular …

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13.0 km

Bradford Dale

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Bradford Dale is an idyllic wooded gorge that’s full of wildlife. The crystalline River Bradford flows from Middleton by Youlgrave to Alport, where it meets the River Lathkill. Along the …

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14.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

4.48 km

3.34 km

1.17 km

109 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

5.09 km

885 m

645 m

441 m

413 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

33 %

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Trail Reviews

Char

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.

Catherine

September 3, 2023, 531 Lathkill Dale and Youlgreave (Derbys)☑️

The last walk of my summer holidays 😔 - it's been a super one though! With fantastic views, a sheep jam at Cales Dale made it akward as we were heading in one direction and a couple of walkers were heading in the opposite and the sheep were in the middle on the very narrow and rocky path not knowing where to go, we were all trying hard not to scare them in case they fell down the side, they eventually managed to scramble down the side to a lower and even narrower path! The path along Lathkill Dale was straightforward, but the rocks underfoot in parts were really quite slippy, so we took caution. We had a breather along the edge of the basin at the bottom of Ricklow Dale, an absolutely glorious spot, with crystal clear water! We took a slight detour to the lovely Raper Bridge👌🏻 oh yes, and a big thanks to the walk writer for leaving the climb until the end! 🤦🏻‍♀️🥵🤣 We debriefed at the Farmyard Inn, Youlgreave, the Guinness went down perfectly! 👌🏻🍻

Jux

March 16, 2024, Lathkill and Limestone Way circular

Such a lovely loop but popular too. Highly recommended :)

Peter

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 ⤵️🚶🙂 https://youtu.be/Z2Y0uICKgW8?si=6AXXIwyNTKfyoYTX

Lathkill Dale via Bradford Dale loop — Peak District National Park

Bateman's House Ruins

Weirs on the River Lathkill

The River Lathkill in Lathkill Dale

River Bradford Wild Swimming Spot

Bradford Dale

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