Walk Details
- Distance: 25.8 km (16 mi)
- Minimum Duration: 7 hrs
- Difficulty: Hard
- Refreshments: Pub Cafe
- Start Grid Ref: SK 22037 68649
- W3W: fake.interacts.competent
- Elevation Gain: 751m (2464ft)
- Route: Download .gpx file
About difficulty
- Easy: Mostly flat terrain, suitable for beginners and families.
- Moderate: Some hills and uneven ground, requires a basic level of fitness.
- Hard: Steep climbs, rough terrain, suitable for experienced walkers with good fitness.
Start Point
Paid parking is available in the Car Park off Station Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AQ.
Route Map
Weather
Forecast for the walk start
Plan for changing conditions on the hills.
Sun 11 Oct
Overcast
- Temperature
- 5–13°C
- Rain
- 2%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Mon 12 Oct
Drizzle
- Temperature
- 9–15°C
- Rain
- 73%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
Tue 13 Oct
Light rain
- Temperature
- 10–17°C
- Rain
- 89%
- Wind
- 29 km/h
Forecast data updates hourly. Conditions can change quickly on the hills. Forecast data: Open-Meteo.
Guidance
Discover the stunning beauty of the Wye Valley with this long scenic walk from Bakewell.
Gallery
Video
Safety First
Each route offers an overview only. Always carry a map and compass and know how to use them. Plan ahead, use common sense, and expect some risk. GPX files are recommended for support, but don’t rely on them as devices can fail. Actual distances are often longer than stated.
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