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15 Short Walks in the Peak District - Bakewell and the White Peak

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9781786312570

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Published

17 Apr 2025

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First

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17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm

Weight

120g

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Discover 15 of the best short walks around Bakewell and the White Peak. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

Seasons

Spring for the wild flowers and wildlife in the limestone dales, summer for the lush meadows and parkland of Chatsworth, autumn for the woodland colours and purple heather moorland.

Centres

Bakewell (town) and villages: Litton, Tideswell, Taddington, Chelmorton, Flagg, Sheldon, Monyash, Youlgrave, Elton, Birchover, Edensor, Beeley, Calver, Grindleford.

Difficulty

The Peak District is hilly so most walks involve modest slopes or steps, a few with longer or steeper climbs on to moorland or hilltops. Some dales are rocky underfoot and field paths can involve plenty of wall stiles, but no special equipment is needed except for sturdy footwear with decent grip.

Must See

Tunnels and viaducts on the Monsal Trail (former railway line). Caves, crags and disappearing streams in dramatic limestone dales. Flower-rich upland meadows and the tree-lined River Derwent. Sumptuous parkland and stately house of Chatsworth. Bakewell’s bustling pudding shops, cafes and market. Heather moorland and far-reaching views across the Peak District.

ISBN

9781786312570

Availability

Published

17 Apr 2025

Edition

First

Pages

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm

Weight

120g

Delivery & Returns

Overview

Would you like to explore the best of Bakewell and the White Peak? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the Peak District (between 4 and 10km, all under three hours), including Taddington, Chatsworth Park, Sheldon and Magpie Mine, Elton and Robin Hood's Stride, and the Monsal Trail.

Why choose this guidebook?

Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
Short climbs but no challenging terrain
Numbered points which tie OS maps to clear route description
Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
Route Summary Table to help you choose your walk

Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

Table of Contents

Using this guide

Introduction

Walking in the White Peak

Where to stay

Caring for our national park

The walks

Walk 1 Taddington, Chelmorton, and Flagg

Walk 2 Tideswell Dale and Litton Mill

Walk 3 Litton and Cressbrook Dale

Walk 4 Monsal Head tunnel and viaduct

Walk 5 Sheldon and Magpie Mine

Walk 6 Monyash and upper Lathkill Dale

Walk 7 Lower Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale

Walk 8 Elton and Robin Hood’s Stride

Walk 9 Bakewell and the Monsal Trail

Walk 10 Bakewell, Manners Wood and the River Wye

Walk 11 Stanton Moor

Walk 12 Chatsworth Park and Edensor

Walk 13 Beeley and Hob Hurst’s House

Walk 14 Baslow Edge and Curbar Edge

Walk 15 River Derwent and Calver Weir

Useful information

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By Andrew McCloy

Andrew McCloy is a writer and journalist specialising in walking and the outdoors and has produced over 20 titles, from family and history rambles to exploring the British coast on foot. An experienced long-distance walker, he wrote the first ever guide to walking from Land's End to John o'Groats and an award-winning profile of the Pennine Way which he walked to mark its 50th anniversary. Andrew is married with two daughters and lives in Derbyshire, where he is presently Walks Programme Manager for YHA (England and Wales) and Chair of the national charity Campaign for National Parks.

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