Rural Ramble 8: Youlgreave and Bradford Dale

The following prices apply for this walk:

This walk is accessible by public transport from Bakewell and Matlock on weekdays and Saturdays via the Hulleys of Baslow numbers 171 and 172 bus services. Unfortunately, there is currently no Sunday or Bank Holiday bus service on these routes. If you do need to use public transport, the latest information on buses and trains to and from this walk can be found on our travel information page.

Limited car parking is available at the roadside in Alport.

Although we always advise that you wear proper walking boots on the majority of our walks, this is one of the less challenging walks when it comes to under-foot conditions. As a result, proper walking boots are optional for this walk, and sensible outdoor shoes would be acceptable substitutes as long as they have a good grip pattern on the soles.

As you are going to be outdoors for two or three hours, it would be sensible to bring a waterproof jacket with you, and you may wish to consider waterproof tousers as well if heavy rain has been forecast. In cold weather, a warm hat and gloves would be sensible too, while in hot weather a sun hat and suncream would be recommended.

We also suggest that you bring a small bottle of water with you. In most cases, 500ml per person should be adequate, but in very hot weather we recommend increasing that to 1 litre per person.

Unfortunately, this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters due to the rough nature of the path down Middleton Dale, and the presence of narrow gates and stiles. Additionally, due to the rough nature of the path down Middleton Dale, this walk may not be suitable for those who find difficulty in walking over uneven ground.

Yes, this walk is suitable for dogs. However, we do ask that you keep your dog under close control on a short lead at all times as the route of the walk passes through fields where there may be livestock present, and also due to the sometimes narrow pavements and presence of traffic on the roads from Alport to Middleton-By-Youlgreave. If you wish to bring your dog with you, please notify us beforehand.

You can book places on any of our 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 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.