Tuesday Walk: Bakewell, Lathkill Dale and Over Haddon

Walk Leader: Sam S
Date: 28/10/2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:30
End time: 15:00
Start and End point: Bakewell Visitor Centre, DE45 1DS
Distance (in miles): 9
Ascent (in meters): 262
Is your walk dog friendly?: No

Full description:
The walk begins in Bakewell, following the first of two rivers as it winds toward the historic Haddon Hall. From there, the route continues to the charming hamlet of Alport, then traces the scenic Lathkill Dale to the village of Over Haddon, before looping back to Bakewell where you can purchase a Bakewell pudding if you wish.

Public transport or car sharing options: 218 bus leaves Sheffield interchange at 9:40 and arrives in Bakewell at 10:30. Park in the main car park in Bakewell by the bridge or park for free if your in the know.

Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, and food and water. Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared

Sign-up:
Sign-up for this walk opens 5 days before the event. If you sign up and can no longer make it, please be respectful of others and remove yourself from the event so that others can take your place. We request you do this ***NO LATER THAN 6pm*** the night before the walk.

Please note:
Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks. New members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/.