Rural Ramble 5: Ashford-in-the-Water to Bakewell via Magpie Mine and Lathkill Dale
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Distance: 9 miles
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Price: £20.00 per person
(Group & family rates available)
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Ashford-in-the-Water
Although the pretty village of Ashford-in-the-Water is only a mile or so from the town of Bakewell, this walk takes a very roundabout route from one to the other. From Ashford-in-the-Water, it makes a short but fairly challenging climb up to the hilltop village of Sheldon and the ruins of Magpie Mine. It then continues cross-country to the village of Over Haddon, which has an unexpected connection to the fictional secret agent James Bond. Leaving Over Haddon, it drops down into the tranquil Lathkill Dale before climbing once more over Haddon Fields to drop down to the entrance to Haddon Hall. There, you can either leave the walk to visit one of the best preserved medieval houses in the country, or continue onwards for the final two miles to the finish of the walk back in the centre of Bakewell.
While it does include three short but fairly steep climbs, this is still a relatively easy walk suitable for both adults and older children alike.
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As a result of the need to temporarily reroute some of our walks due to the extremely muddy conditions in parts of the Peak District, this walk temporarily follows a new road-based route of similar distance to the normal route. It still passes through Sheldon and visits Magpie Mine, and passes through Over Haddon and Lathkill Dale. However, the footpaths across the fields inbetween Ashford-in-the-Water and Sheldon, and Magpie Mine and Over Haddon, have been replaced by new routes using roads and firm trackways. Additionally, due to the muddy conditions over Haddon Fields, this section of the route is replaced by a new road-based route from Conksbury Bridge back into Bakewell. Unfortunately, this alternative route does not give any views of Haddon Hall. As soon as the ground conditions improve sufficiently, this walk will return to using its normal route, although we cannot give any indication of when this will be as it is very dependent on the weather.
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Duration (approx): |
4 - 5 hours (including breaks). |
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Start point: |
The Stone Shelter,
Fennel Street,
Ashford-in-the-Water,
Derbyshire. |
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Start time: |
9:30am (Weekdays and Saturdays).
10:30am (Sundays and Bank Holidays). |
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End point: |
Rutland Square,
Bakewell,
Derbyshire. |
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Dates available: |
Available as an open walk on a date of your choosing between March 1st and November 23rd on Mondays, some Tuesdays, Wednesdays, some Thursdays, Fridays, most Saturdays and some Sundays.
Scheduled walks available on the following dates:
March 3rd, 6th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th, 30th.
April 3rd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 26th.
May 1st, 4th, 15th, 19th, 22nd, 29th.
June 1st, 5th, 15th, 19th, 26th, 29th.
July 3rd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 27th, 31st.
August 4th, 7th, 18th, 21st, 24th, 28th.
September 1st, 4th, 7th, 15th, 18th, 25th, 28th.
October 2nd, 4th, 11th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 26th, 30th.
November 3rd, 6th, 8th, 17th, 23rd.
(Online pre-booking is essential for these walks.)
Private group bookings are also available on a date of your choosing via a Personal Walking Guide for any date from March 1st to November 23rd 2024. |
When is this walk available?
This walk is available on a date of your choosing between March 1st and November 23rd. Scheduled walks also take place at least once each month between the beginning of March and the end of November. If you wish to have the exclusive services of one of our guides, it may also be booked privately between March and November on a date of your choice via a Personal Walking Guide.
All bookings are subject to the availability of a suitable guide - Please see our online calendar or e-mail us for availability of your chosen date.
Is this walk Covid-secure?
At Derbyshire Heritage Walks we follow all current government and industry guidelines, and all of our guides have been fully vaccinated. Therefore you can be confident that this walk is as Covid-secure as we can possibly make it. Details of how we do this can be found here.
Will we have the exclusive services of the guide?
All of our open and scheduled walks are open to all. If you book onto either of these types of walk, then there is a chance that there may well be other people on the walk with you. If you wish to have the exclusive services of the guide, you MUST book a Personal Walking Guide.
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Prices.
The following prices apply for this walk:
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Price |
Deposit
(Included in overall price) |
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Adult or Child aged 16 and over
(Up to 8 people in group)
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£20.00 per person |
£5.00 per person |
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Personal Walking Guide
(Group of up to 5)
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£60.00 per group |
£20.00 per group |
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Personal Walking Guide
(Group of 6 to 10)
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£100.00 per group |
£25.00 per group |
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Personal Walking Guide
(Group of 11 or more)
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£150.00 per group |
£37.50 per group |
Discounted family tickets also available, giving cheaper prices for groups including children aged 15 and under. Please e-mail us for details.
Travel to and from the walk.
This walk is easily accessible by public transport via the High Peak Buses "Transpeak" service. Due to the limited amount of public parking in Ashford-in-the-Water, it is a little more difficult to access by car, although it is possible to park in Bakewell and take the bus to Ashford-in-the-Water.
Information on how to get to and from this walk can be found on our travel information page.
Are there any disabled access issues?
Unfortunately, this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs due to the terrain involved and the presence of locked gates and stiles. Those with other mobility issues may also find this walk difficult due to the presence of stiles and the steepness of some of the gradients. If you are able to cope with these, then the rest of the route should not prove too difficult. If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact us prior to booking.
Is this walk suitable for dogs?
Yes, this walk is suitable for dogs. However, we do ask that you keep your dog under close control at all times as the route of the walk passes through fields where there may be livestock present. If you wish to bring your dog with you, please notify us beforehand.
Booking
You can book places on any of our open or scheduled walks via the PayPal button below. Other payment options are available on request - Please e-mail us for details if required.
If you wish to make a Personal Walking Guide booking for this walk, please see our Personal Walking Guide booking page here.
Bookings for open or scheduled walks can be made at any time up to 48 hours before the intended date of your walk, or up to 72 hours beforehand for Personal Walking Guides. We regret that we cannot accept bookings made less than 48 hours prior to the planned start time of the walk (72 hours for Personal Walking Guide bookings).
Please ensure before booking that the date you require is not listed below and on our online calendar as unavailable or fully booked, and that you have read and agree to our terms and conditions.
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Latest Booking News
Bookings are open for all scheduled dates listed, and close at 9:30am two days prior to the date of the walk.
We are now accepting open walk and Personal Walking Guide bookings for this walk for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, some Thursdays, Fridays, most Saturdays and some Sundays from March 1st to November 23rd 2024.
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Book An Open Or Scheduled Walk
Please select the number of places you would like to book and enter the date required.
Other payment options are available on request - Please e-mail us for details if required.
By placing a booking with us, you are accepting and agreeing to our terms and conditions.
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