bakewell hassop and the river wye walk

Turn right and follow the road. Walk along here until you reach a footpath sign by a gate on the left. Turn left and follow the pavement down to the entrance and gatehouse for Haddon Hall, considered to be the best example of a medieval manor house in England. Quite steep/little bit rocky in some places so not suitable for pushchairs in my opinion. Lights had been strung from the top of the tunnel's arch giving some illumination, but it was still fairly dark and atmospheric. Proceed downstream with the river on your left and cross a modern metal footbridge which has recently become decorated with padlocks a new and romantic custom that has spread from Paris for lovers wanting to lock tight their love for one another. As the road bends around to the right and at the end of a row of houses, cross the road to go through a metal gate on the left (a sign "The Outrake" is on the gate). My 7 and 4 year old sons loved the walk and it was perfect for them. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking. WALK HIGHLIGHTS: Bakewell All Saints Church, Bakewell Museum, walking along the River Wye and seeing the weirs, the pub and playground in Ashford-in-the-Water, feeding the ducks, stunning views on the second half of the walk. Town: Set on the banks of the River Wye is Ashford in the Water. Too busy with bikes to walk dogs on extendables. I think I did this in reverse. My 7 and 4 year old sons loved the walk and it was perfect for them. Glance behind from time to time to enjoy views back towards Haddon Hall. The Lathkil Hotel at Over Haddon, A view of Lathkill Dale from above (Image: as submitted), TOILETS Public toilets in Bakewell. Required fields are marked *. Start and end was scenic, middle was very boring just on Monday trail. The tunnel itself was of a surprising design - stonework up to head height, then brick to the arch springing, and a brick arch overhead. Very easy going trail with a nice stop off at Hassop Station Cafe. The old station buildings now contain a book shop, gift shop and a cafe and toilets are also available here. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. After much publicity and excitement the gold was analysed as iron pyrite or fools gold. Start by walking across the fields by the river Wye towards Bakewell town. The River Wye then finally reaches, and encompasses much of, Bakewell, connecting much of the village's main attractions: from the gothic Bakewell Bridge, to the Stately Haddon Hall. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. He was the son of Richard Arkwright who had a thriving cotton mill in the area. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 40 min to complete. Picnic tables are sited on the right just before reaching the station. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. On reaching the sixth large wooden gate, go through passing to the left of a small pond. Do not cross Meaden Bridge but follow instead a footpath between allotments and houses which takes you to the recreation ground being an area of some 5.25 hectares that was given to the town in the 1920s by the Duke of Rutland for public enjoyment. Stopped at the river is Ashford for a pit stop. Some tree coverage and open fields. It is located on the River Wye, about thirteen miles (21 km) southwest of Sheffield. The river level was low and they were easy to cross, but some steps carved out of the cliff face were very slippery. Free example walks, See/ShowPassword On reaching the sixth large wooden gate, go through passing to the left of a small pond. More information about our Privacy Policy. Continue downhill and, as you reach the bottom, turn right walking between stone buildings to reach the road. lots of paths locally so easy to extend the walk if you wanted. As this track bends left, continue straight ahead keeping the wall on the right to reach a stile in the right-hand field corner. Leave the car park and cross Coombs Road to reach Station Road. On the way it passes the following features: The return journey was more complex as I took two diversionary paths - the first around Chee Tor and the second around the combined Litton and Cressbrook tunnels. a relatively easy trail, did miss the left turning off the monsail trail though and had to turn around to find it. Quite steep/little bit rocky in some places so not suitable for pushchairs in my opinion. Quieter end to the walk. You may wish to stop at the cafe at the Hassop station cafe. The River Wye and an ancient packhorse bridge are now in front of you. Cross the footbridge, and on the other side the path curves to the right, keeping a wall on the left to reach a footbridge across a weir on the Wye on the left. 2. so there was a fairly steep bit of up at one point. Photo Gallery This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Aptly named, the cottage formed part of the original village . Before the Chee Tor tunnel opened earlier in the year the path along Chee Dale carried the Monsal Trail. If you wish to visit the town, turn right over the bridge, otherwise, to continue, cross the road and turn left walking past car parks on the right. Walk Ideas and Collections Short and sweet. Go down two flights of wooden steps to reach the Monsal Trail. The railways' loss is undoubtedly the walkers' and cyclists' gain. Easy 10k done in 2hrs. Excellent walking loop. Nice easy walking trail,good for dogs,lovely scenery. Continue on the road as it ascends steeply on the other side of the dale until a sharp right-hand bend. 4. Lots of lovely picnic spots early on the trail with a lovely cafe and bike hire at and old train station :). Really good dog friendly with a cafe half way. Built in the 16th century but demolished sometime in the 1800s it must have been an amazing place to live. Takes about 3 hrs, maybe a little less. Bridge over the River Wye by Sally Mosley, Pavillion Gardens, Buxton by Bradly Titto Kurian, Click here to view the details of the Bakewell walk, Click here to view the details of the Monsal Head walk, Click here to view the details of the Miller's Dale walk, Click here to view the details of the Tideswell walk, Click here to view the details of the Ashford-in-the-Water walk, Click here to view the details of the Buxton walk. Leaving the village, look for a public footpath sign . Thick clumps of soot remained on the brickwork in places and creamy deposits of water-borne lime had covered others. Places to Stay Copyright 2000-2023 TMDH Limited. For specific fees and more information about car parks and parking permits, please visit. Cross the bridge over the river Wye. The track passes the main mill building on the right and then curves to the right to cross a mill leat. Head right until you reach the river. A short stretch of boardwalk interrupts the path as a footbridge over the river becomes visible ahead at SK127734. Go through the gate and follow the path downhill through the trees. Nice trail once you get off the monsal trail. From The Old Station, continue to follow the trail for of a mile and on reaching a waymarker (signed Public Bridleway) turn left to go through a small wooden gate. Walk Search Hassop the traiLS iNDuStriaL PaSt Cotton Mills - The force of the River Wye and its tributaries was used to power the waterwheels of cotton mills in the 18th century. Good walk had to double back two times but that was because the route was not always clear or signposted had a divert through bakewell on the way as well for some Bakewell tarts yum ! Cookies must be enabled for you to Log On successfully. contact the editor here. On the other side of the bridge turn left and follow the river Wye. Continue to follow the path with a wall close on the right. Please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: