The Limestone Way: Part 3/3 - Brassington to Rocester (14 Miles, Moderate)

The Limestone Way: 46 miles (74 km) of scenic footpaths snaking through the beautiful White Peak region of the Peak District. Running roughly North to South, starting in Castleton, ending in Rocester, the trail visits dozens of Derbyshire's top attractions; Cave Dale, Robin Hood's Stride, Dovedale and Harboro Rocks to name a few.

We'll be undertaking this challenging trek over three consecutive Saturdays in August:

• 2nd Castleton to Monyash (18 miles)
• 9th Monyash to Brassington (18 miles)
• 16th Brassington to Rocester (14 miles)

People are welcome to join any of these hikes, although badges will be awarded to those who complete all three!

Route

Setting off from Brassington, we'll head out through the quaint villages of Parwich and Tissington before skirting around Thorpe Cloud to the Dovedale stepping stones.

We'll then follow the River Dove briefly before peeling off towards Stanton Wood. Many twists and turns later we'll pick up the River Dove again and hike on over to the final stop on the Limestone Way; Rocester, where we can admire the impressive ironwork sculptures and retire to Red Lion for a celebratory drink.

Lifts back to the start will be arranged for those that need it.

Starting point

The Old Gate Inn:
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Parking

It's free on-street parking in Brassington. Please park responsibly without blocking roads or driveways.

Public Transport

There is a bus between Matlock and Ashbourne that stops at Brassington, but it's probably best to arrange a lift if you're not driving.

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are welcome on the walk and in the pub afterwards.

What to bring

Please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water and appropriate clothing/footwear for the weather/terrain.

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DISCLAIMER

Please acknowledge the following:
• The walk is entirely free of charge. You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses.
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part).
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself.
• Walk distances can be up to 15 miles or more and we can be out for as long as 5-7 hours.
• We usually stop for a packed lunch and pop in to a country pub for a post or mid-hike drink.

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

Here's a guide to the difficult rating:

• Easy - Short distance, less than ten miles and mostly flat. Suitable for anyone capable of a brisk stroll.

• Moderately Easy - Shortish distance, around ten miles, some gentle hills. For those who walk regularly but don't have too much hiking experience.

• Moderate - Between ten and twelve miles, a few decent hills with potentially steep sections. For those with some hiking experience.

• Moderately Challenging - Longer distance, twelve miles or over with lots of hills. Suitable for hikers who enjoy being out for most of the day.

• Challenging - Around fifteen miles or more, with hills, mountains and maybe the odd scramble. For experienced hikers who like pushing themselves.

• Hard - Long distance, sometimes over twenty miles, with mountains and difficult terrain. Only suitable for fit, experienced hikers.

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organised by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes. Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is not a business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader". Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone. By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.