Walk Lathkill Dale – Peak District, England

A lovely easy walk to discover Lathkill Dale in the Peak District National Park, England.

Lathkill Dale walk Information:

  • Distance: 10km
  • Duration: 2h30
  • Ascent: 315m
  • Car park: Over Haddon, DE45 1HZ
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That weekend we welcomed Selina whom we met through the site Couchsurfing at home. She wanted to visit the English countryside but did not have walking shoes so we chose a hike not too long and easy to do.
This stroll happens half the time in the forest before leaving through the fields. It is very pleasant because it runs for a while along a stream with waterfalls. It’s a hike for the whole family because it’s virtually flat all the time.

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Here are the steps to do this hike:

  • From the parking take the road down to Lathkill Dale. Follow the road until you reach the river. Take the trail on the right. (Do not cross the river).
  • Follow the path for a while. You will pass waterfalls on your left and rock formations on your right.
  • Arriving at a crossing of roads take the small bridge on your left then the road that leaves in front of the bridge. This path will climb through the forest. Once up the hill continue through the fields until arriving in front of a farm.
  • At the farm take the path on the left and continue straight on the Limestone Way until arriving on a national road (back lane).
  • Continue on the national road for a short time and then turn left through the fields. There is a sign indicating the way. Continue to the farmhouse.
  • Cross the farm and follow the footpath. Continue on this road until you arrive again at the river that you will have to cross this time to go up on the road that you took previously.

If you have a little time and want a beer you can go to Bakewell which is not very far.

Do you know this hike? Where do you walk in Peak District?

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Find all our walks in the Peak District National Park on this page. To discover the Lake District National Park it is here.

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