Lathkill Dale from Over Haddon
Up one of the most beautiful limestone dales in the Peak District, past weirs and old lead mines.
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 170 m
- Time
- 2.5–3 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 281 m
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About this walk
Lathkill Dale from Over Haddon is an easy 9.1 km out-and-back walk with 170 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3 hours. It starts at Over Haddon (grid reference SK 202 664).
Lathkill Dale is a national nature reserve: a deep limestone valley with one of the clearest rivers in England, a string of little weirs, and the remains of old lead mines in the woods. From Over Haddon, the walk drops into the dale and follows the river upstream.
The river runs underground in dry weather in the upper dale. The walk goes as far as Lathkill Head Cave and returns the same way.
Route
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1
Into the dale
Walk down the lane from Over Haddon to the river.
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Up the dale
Follow the river upstream past the weirs and the old mines.
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3
Lathkill Head
Continue to Lathkill Head Cave and return the same way.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Lathkill Dale from Over Haddon take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3 hours for the 9.1 km route, which has 170 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Over Haddon (grid reference SK 202 664). Pay car park in Over Haddon.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Limited buses from Bakewell. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A good riverside path, rocky and uneven in the upper dale; a steep lane down from Over Haddon.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep dogs on a lead in the nature reserve.
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