Walk Details
- Distance: 10.5 km (6.5 mi)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Minimum Duration: 3 hrs
- Refreshments: Cafe
- Start Grid Ref: SK 37725 24465
- W3W: blindfold.consonant.delight
- Elevation Gain: 173m (568ft)
- 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
Free parking is available at Staunton Harold National Trust car park – Staunton Harold, Calke Road, Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 8DL
Route Map
Weather
Forecast for the walk start
Plan for changing conditions on the hills.
Mon 28 Sep
Overcast
- Temperature
- 9–17°C
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
Tue 29 Sep
Overcast
- Temperature
- 10–23°C
- Rain
- 22%
- Wind
- 21 km/h
Wed 30 Sep
Light rain
- Temperature
- 14–21°C
- Rain
- 98%
- Wind
- 28 km/h
Forecast data updates hourly. Conditions can change quickly on the hills. Forecast data: Open-Meteo.
Guidance
Full written directions coming soon.
Gallery
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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