Last updated 28.7.2010
| Date | 26 Oct 2010 - Youlgreave (aka Youlgrave) South |
| Walk Info (long walk) |
[004] An anti-clockwise circuit to the south of Youlgreave. River Bradford, Long Dale, Gratton Dale, Elton, then back via the Limestone Way. |
| Distance | 14.9 km |
| Ascents | About 390m total. |
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| Walk Info (short walk) |
[004zs] Follow the River Bradford upstream, then head for Dale End in the S. Then E through Elton to reach the Limestone Way for the return path. |
| Distance | 10.4 km |
| Ascents | 270 m in total. |
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| Start | The West car park in Youlgreave. (There are two!) [Box in wall for £2 donation] |
| Grid Ref | SK 205 640 |
| Travel | Small car park on main road through village, at far end if you are coming via A6 from Matlock.
Take B5056 off A6 before Bakewell. Google Maps time from Loughborough 75min |
Try clicking on the signpost to get a map. Then zoom out for a suitable route-plan map There will be a link at the base of the map giving a "nearest postcode" for your Satnav. |
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| Extra Info | An inverted heart-shaped route to the S of Youlgreave, including Gratton Dale and Robin Hood's Stride. |
| Toilets at start? | Yes. Dickensian childrens' toilets! |