Keeping the wall For more info contact Angie. Condition. Mostly flat, with one steady 5 miles from Hartington (Tel. Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. 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. They are walker friendly, please extend the usual courtesy of covering or removing muddy boots, though most of the bar area has tiled floors. Hartington is the perfect base for exploring the southern section of the Peak District. the water meadow, Wolfscote Dale is entered, which becomes progressively more the river is the Pike Pool, named after the pinnacle of limestone rock rising Tissington Trail - Hartington to Parsley Hey, Chrome and Parkhouse Hills from Earl Sterndale, Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington, Minninglow Hill, Roystone Grange and Cardlemere Lane, River Dove & Reynard's Lane from Hartington, Earl Sterndale and High Wheeldon from Longnor, Lathkill & Bradford Dales (short version), Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington, Milldale and Wolfscote Dale from Alstonefield, Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington, Beresford & Wolfescote Dales from Hartington, High Edge & Chrome Hill from Hollinsclough, Pilsbury Castle, Hartington & Sheen from Longnor, Manifold Valley, Thor's Cave, Ecton & Wetton Hills from Alstonefield, Dove & Manifold Valleys from Alstonefield. It was named after a stream Nant y Bryniau, which in English translates stream in the hills. 01298 84418) Open seven days a week from Easter, this busy little caf Start/finish: Hartington Village Car Park. You'll visit the River Manifold, the River Dove, the fascinating Thor's Cave, the historic Wetton Mill, Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale. County/Area - Derbyshire & Staffordshire. Weve compiled a selection of walks from our archive that all begin within a ten mile radius of the popular village. Preview trail Start details. Back The path leads in between houses to Read more. Our final Manifold Valley walk from Weag's Bridge is another wonderful but strenuous adventure in this lovely area. next field, aim to the left of a small tree, the path then drops gently down to Public transport is limited but does provide links to some of the walks in this beautiful area. and with the river on the right start your walk down Wolfscote Dale. Select your desired options and 'Save' then copy & paste the code into your website. Try this 17.6-mile loop trail near Hartington, Derbyshire. 2023GPS Cycle and Walking Routes | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Which GPS. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. This route also follows the Manifold Way and takes you up and around the back of Ecton Hill and back along country lanes and through the scenic countryside. the water meadow to the stile in the far corner near to the river. Pack. wide range of features with heritage trails and From Ashbourne take A515 towards Buxton.. Take left on B5054 through Hartington to Hulme. surrounding countryside as Hartington is approached. on the left, continue until a Bridleway to Hartington sign is reached by a dew before taking a wall stile on the right and angling across two fields. This walk is an undulating amble through a succession of fields and stiles to Sheen followed by the heady heights of Sheen Hill before a gentle meander by the River DoveClick here to view the details of the Hartington walk, Manifold Valley Region: Peak District Start at: Hartington Distance: 12.2 kilometres Total ascent: 376 meters Approx. SK128588). Carry on through the centre of the village passing the Post Office on your left and the general store on your right. 1. The second four walks on the app start from Weag's Bridge a bit further along the Manifold Track. As you get very near to the wall look left and slightly back to see a gate. The track gently 1. Pub stop en route. If you cannot find parking in the village there is a pay and display car park on the left as you enter from Hulme End. Head out from the Manifold Valley Visitor Centre at Hulme End. operated in the area. The walk starts and finishes from the Hulme End car park on the B5054 at postcode SK17 0EZ. You are now in Beresford Dale. This stunning walk starts and ends in the pretty village of Hartington. Good fitness required. profusion during the summer in the dale, attracting large numbers of A special The path is well used and easy to follow and initially crosses open pastures before entering woodland. There are some hill climbs on this route. The second walk from Hulme End is an extension of the first for those who want to explore the Manifold Valley further. Continue steeply down into Dovedale. Sheen lies midway between the Dove and Manifold Valleys, with Sheen Hill giving good views over the upper reaches of both. To start the walk, follow the B5054 south from the village centre. There are some hill climbs on this route. Turn right along the road for a few yards then take the path on the right to climb gently up to Banktop Farm. The walk then takes you back through fields, quiet lanes/tracks and open countryside. imposing but the cave inside is comparatively small. Hartington Station Hurdlow Parsley Hay Friden High Peak Junction Black Rocks Middleton Top Biggin End of High Peak Trail 2 2 2.5 5 2.5 3 6.5 1 1.5 1.5 2 A5012 A6 A515 A515 Hartington . Accept cookies You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. There is a newly opened village store in Hulme End (0.8 mile) and two larger grocery shops in Hartington (2 miles), which provide most needs (most of my shopping is done there). Walk type: Short easy circular walk Distance: 5.4 miles/8.7 km Walk time: 2.5-3 hours Total ascent: 262 m/859 ft Highest point: 286 m/938 ft Walk highlights: Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and River Dove Trigs: 0 (Option to add Wolfscote Hill - see notes) Ethels: 0 (Option to add Wolfscote Hill - see notes) Stiles: 1 stone stile (option to avoid) As you reach the end of the Manifold track section of this route, there is a delightful tea room but please check that it's open beforehand. spectacular, as you walk, with the sides of the dale rising almost vertically. Precise opening dates for 2004 are not currently available. 01538 483741) will be able to supply further details. m, descent Continue along the Turn right here and almost immediately left to follow a well walked path across a number of fields. rainfall. Hartington Walks and Walking Guide Peak District, Derbyshire Hartington lies at the northern end of Dovedale and is an ideal centre for walking in this part of the Peak District National Park. loses height before arriving at a road opposite to Hartington Hall. The third route is a wonderful energetic walk and epic adventure. is an independent, not for profit website. Snuggled into the hills, the sleepy village of Middleton appears unchanged from years gone by, its quaint little cottages choc-a-bloc with charm and character. For our Cookie Policy. Description. Author - Lou Johnson. Location: On the B5054 about two miles to the west of the A515 Ashbourne to Buxton road. (Tel. its delightful duck pond and limestone houses, which sparkle in the bright The path continues for another 2-3km. Information Office (Tel. The path leads into a walled track and continues northeast towards Gypsy Bank and Dovedale. A very pleasant place to sit outside and watch the stiles, on either side of a stony lane, and along a well trodden path through Turn right at the road just before Vincent House, and keep right at the fork to a footpath heading off right. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Ignore the footpath sign for Wolfscote Dale and continue on for about another 150 metres. ml, energy The finale of this walk is to follow the River Bradford upstream.Click here to view the details of the Middleton-by-Youlgrave walk, The countryside near Chelmorton by Sally Mosley (Image: Archant). This is our third walk from Weag's Bridge and it follows a wonderful stretch of the Manifold track, which snakes through the Manifold and Hamps Valleys. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Leek Tourist rises Enjoy the views and keep an eye out for wildlife as make you way along but take care on the rougher sections as well as along the roads. Show more 01538 483741) will be able to supply further details. Non-EHU camping is also available across the road on the Meadow Field, although you have to walk to the main site to use the facilities. Hilary is a determined, cheerful walker who meets personal challenges with a smile. You can start the walk from the village of Hartington just north of the dale. Once across Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Where the track bends left, continue straight ahead across fields and a track to reach a road (grid ref. From Ashbourne take A515 towards Buxton.. Take left on B5054 through Hartington to Hulme. Stay safe on the mountains with detailed weather forecasts - for iOS devices or for Android devices. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. WALK HIGHLIGHT Sitting beside the river at Wetton Mill 1 Hulme End was known as Hulme Lea before the arrival of the Leek and Manifold Light Railway which was laid in 1904 through the Manifold and Hamps valleys. Start time: 9:30 . railway, the industries and local community. to the top of the Page HP10 9TY. Keep to the path with drystone walls to your left angling right as you approach the rear of buildings on the outskirts of Hartington. Please ask permission to use site content and images. Manifold Valley - Hulme End walk 1 2.5 miles. NEARBY WALKS (you can find all these on the Peak District Kids website) Thor's Cave (circular, 5.5km) Hartington to Beresford Dale Caves (circular, 4.3km) Longnor (circular, 3.3km) The River Dove meanders slowly through a These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Turn right between the farm buildings and rejoin the minor road to Townend, then right at the crossroads for the ascent to Sheen. We used to allow embedded maps for free but Google made a change to the way they charge for maps which means we can no longer do this, sorry. There's a nice cafe here where you can enjoy refreshment after your exercise. Many routes are also suited to fell running.More information, This inspirational guidebook looks at each of the UK's 19 National Trails, with information that allows ease of comparison and contrast, inspiring you to find out more and to take up a long-distance challenge. A Gannett Company. provides a good selection of light meals and teas. The second four walks on the app start from Weags Bridge a bit further along the Manifold Track. Part of the dale is designated as a Cross two stiles across the field. Follow Walking Britain for the latest news. Our route will bring you along a footpath at the back of these toilets emerging into the small car park for the pottery shed. 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. through the wood, crossing a bridge to the other side of the river, just ahead 7 miles from Hartington Beresford Tea Rooms We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. With occasional patches of stone and hawthorn bushes to meander around. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Wander up the level path until you come to a large spire of rock in the middle of the young river. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 0 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. Go through this and turn immediately right on the path that is on the opposite side of the wall you had first looked at. 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. Easily-accessible paths. Continue your walk Hartington Village Car Park. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/parking. Please ask permission to use site content and images. Some Trails are short and easy, others much longer, many have strong themes - they may follow a coastline, or traverse ranges of hills.More information, The Peak District National Park suffers from a split personality with its contrasting White and Dark Peaks. 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. It runs through the Manifold Valley with rocky cliffs, caves (Thor's Cave), woodland, river side and fields. Hulme End CP Trail (p&d). Just beyond the small hamlet of Sheen turn left, then right onto the footpath to High Sheen Farm and Sheen Hill where a trig point marks the summit. It does not store any personal data. The return journey is mainly along walled tracks with excellent views of the surrounding countryside as Hartington is approached. old Hulme End Station, where information displays outline the history of the Cross this to the other side of the river and continue south to a second footbridge at the end of Beresford Lane (grid ref. Elevated and exposed to the elements, the linear village of Flagg thought to have been established by the Vikings is surrounded by a cobweb of paths, tracks and green lanes.Click here to view the details of the Flagg walk, Alstonefield Longish circular route starting and finishing in Hulme end with lunch in Hartington taking in different types of terrain, great views from the top of hills and in the valleys. SK130558). Turn left along the road for about 600 metres and at grid reference SK129558 bear left onto a track. Within easy distance from Manchester, Sheffield and the Midlands there is much for the visitor to see. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. 6. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Length - 7.2 miles / 11.7 km Ascent - 550 feet / 167 metres. Cross the footbridge and turn immediately right this time with the river on your right. detailed countryside walks, through some of the most scenically On the B5054 about two miles to pond where you turn left as indicated by the sign. This is a circular walk. 2 miles from Hartington This second walk from Weags Bridge is a lovely circular walk that includes a longer section of the Manifold track and follows the route of the River Manifold as well as taking you across fields, open countryside and through the village of Grindon. Go up the steps on the left An amble over upland White Peak countryside where evidence exists of early farming dating back to Roman times. is the Pike Pool and to the right the door leading to the fishing lodge. Hulme End Circular Walk 10 miles (16 km) This challenging circular walk from the village of Hulme End visits several Peak District highlights. Sunday, 23 August 2020. Sign up to receive the very best of OS and its group of companies, straight to you by email. Youre welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 11. side of the river before turning left, as a wall crosses your path, into a side Nearest postcode: SK17 0AL. a coaching inn. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. There are plenty of places to sit or admire the young River Dove as it cascades over small weirs created for fishing; this was, after all, the river used by Izaak Walton for part of his seminal work The Compleat Angler together with his friend Charles Cotton. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please This challenging circular walk from the village of Hulme End visits several Peak District highlights. The railway track that once Follow the path to a junction, where you continue straight on to the corner of the wall then a small pond to the right. The path soon reaches the River Dove and you follow this well-known river south to reach a footbridge (grid ref. Editors' Code of Practice. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Today I carried my 30-litre Karrimor rucksack filled with my waterproofs, a book and various other odds and ends. . triangle of grass where a number of lanes meet, carry straight on for 200 yards At the Download the app to see your position on the map as you walk. All details on this More Information. Continue through the fields on the clear path through gates and stiles. Walk grading - Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience by going to Walk Grading Details. This first walk follows the route of the Manifold River along the valley and loops back through the countryside and along pretty lanes. Southern Dales 01298 84679) housed in the There's a wealth of information on the area to be found here. 01298 84232) you the main site click the link below. 6 miles from Hartington Within 30 metres or so turn right onto the footpath leading down into Biggin Dale. Return to the Hulme End CP Trail (p&d). We use cookies to make your browsing experience better. Hartington to Pilsbury Castle . 4458492. without contact the editor here. new sub-section has been added to this website, based on the All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. 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. THE PEAK DISTRICT GUIDE. After about 200 Cycle Hire at the Start of the Manifold trail Hulme End operated by Peak Park Cycle Hire. 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. Download the Staffordshire Walks app to see your position on the map as you walk. At the T junction of the paths with the river straight ahead turn right into Wolfscote Dale and keep the river on your left. we did this with 2 dogs lots of live stock so a few off path diversions. www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk Hulme End is a small hamlet close to the county borders of Staffordshire and Derbyshire that gives you easy access to the beautiful Manifold valley. Walk . We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes. The walks listed above are the nearest 30 from Hartington when measured in a straight line. Highlights include Dovedale, Chrome Hill and Lathkill Dale. Walk Id: 4020198. No OpenStreetMap contributorsContains OS data Crown copyright and database right 2021, If you would like to get in touch, please email, LocalWalks is a trading name of TinyRocket LtdRegistered in England and Wales: 10533034Registered offices: Hardwick House, Prospect Place, Swindon, SN1 3LJ, Stepping Stones Cannock Chase Walk and Map, Brocton Coppice & Abraham's Valley Cannock Chase Walk and Map. This route also follows the scenic Manifold Way, but you also get to enjoy a lot more riverside walking and visit the Wetton Mill which is owned by the National Trust and has a tea room if you fancy a half way break. On route back to Hartington Village Walk information Walk type: Medium circular walk Distance: 8 miles/12.5 km Walk time: 3-4 hours Total ascent: 280 m/918 ft Highest point: 333 m/1,092 ft Walk highlights: Hartington Village, views of Sheen Hill, Pilsbury Castle Trigs: 0 (Option to add Sheen Hill) Terrain: Ramblers2023. Customize Map data OpenStreetMap contributors 2 Additional notes. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The village has a variety of cafs, bars and restaurants. There is also a diversion at the start/end that takes you past a tea room and to a pub. 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. View Full Details>> Ilam Circular Walk: 8 miles (13.5 km) . 12. There is a good choice on the menu, but without a salad on the hot June Sunday . The village, with its green and duck pond, usually has ample parking. More Information. The cheese Chelmorton Peak District National Park has 45 car parks, 18 of which have a Pay & Display system. One of two volumes, this book covers the east of the region, with potential bases including Bakewell, Eyam, Castleton, Birchover, Matlock and Wirksworth.More information, An inspirational guidebook to 50 classic walks on the rolling Pennine landscape. 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. Wild flowers grow in Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Self Catering & Cottage Holidays - Properties throughout the UK & Europe. Biggin Dale, in stark contrast, is dry except in wet weather. It takes you over fields and through woodland into Beresford Dale and Wolfscote Dale, where the path runs beside the River Dove. Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington, Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington, Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington. beautiful wooded dale, over a succession of tiny weirs. 0 Hartington lies at the northern end of Dovedale and is an ideal centre for walking in this part of the Peak District National Park. can still see the blocked up archway used for horse drawn carriages when it was 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. Registered charity, England & Wales no. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can ran through the valley has been converted for the use of walkers and cyclists. 10. 350 feet above the river in the Manifold Valley, its 60 feet entrance is from the water, where Charles Cotton and Izaak Walton used to fish. This walk explores Beresford Dale, through which the River Dove flows, before climbing up to the village of Alstonefield from where the route descends back into Dovedale for a return along the river to the start. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. from the car park and head for the public toilets. Contents Page. 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. The original walker has cut some corners on the trail which we avoided its a good mix of classic peak terrain and rolling farmland not too bad on the climb but challenging maybe a little too much rd. 2. National Nature Reserve, under the care of English Nature. If you head anticlockwise on this route it takes up all the way south along the wonderful Manifold track until you nearly reach the village of Calton before then looping back through glorious undulating countryside, visiting the ruins of Throwley Old Hall on the way. top right hand corner of the second field continue along a walled track. Cross the bridge and return along the path used for the outward part of the walk back into Hartington. Pass through these into the field beyond with the river bending slightly away to your left. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Accommodation in the area is varied. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Sorry, no records were found. Pass through the stone crush stile into the field beyond. Now with the wall Turn right onto a walled lane near a stone barn; you will soon have good views to your right over the upper Dovedale Valley and towards the hills that follow the former Manifold Valley railway track. Hartingtons main industry apart from tourism is cheese making. Apart from Scroll down the list of walks below & click on each walk title (in blue) to locate it on the map above. If you prefer a pub lunch there's also the Manifold Inn just to the east of the village. One of two volumes, this book covers the east of the region, with potential bases including Bakewell, Eyam, Castleton, Birchover, Matlock and Wirksworth.More information, An inspirational guidebook to 50 classic walks on the rolling Pennine landscape. Follow this path further into Biggin Dale with more stone and hawthorn to meander through. Walk upstream admiring the river and the limestone rocks exposed in the Dale until you see a small cave up on your right and then come to a footbridge near a few Scots Pine trees. The route then returns via the steep-sided Big. of the toilet and through the gate, turn right to follow the surfaced path 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The path now leaves the river to your left and skirts some woodland for 150 metres. OS GetOutside Champion, Scott McAlister, explores Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales, voted in at number 3 on ITV's Britain's favourite 100 walks. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". There is also some walking along country lanes and a pub is located at the end for well earned refreshments. Close to the public toilets on the left hand side you will locate the signed path into Wolfescote Dale. Go to GPS File. On the way you'll also pass through or near the villages of Alstonefield and Hartington. displayed. Dovedale is a honey pot for the Peak District and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. It was designed to transport milk, cheese and farm produce as well as passengers to Waterhouses some 8.5 miles to the south. Pass the single tree,then cross the Dove with Broadmeadow Hall to your left, and continue into the tiny settlement of Pilsbury. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. m, Notes Continue through Wolfescote Dale to reach the bridge at Beresford Lane. on your right walk up the rough stony path, eventually going through a gate into The village has a variety of cafs, bars and restaurants. As this is active farmland there may be livestock . Within easy distance from Manchester, Sheffield and the Midlands there is much for the visitor to see. page were correct at the time of publication, but changes may be made WALK DETAILS Length: 6 miles. NOTE: Safeguarding against the coronavirus is likley to be a part of everyday life for the forseeable future.