Long Dale

Walk 33: Minninglow to Youlgreave

Full write-up coming soon. GPX route file available.

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Walk Details

  • Distance: 19.4 km (12 mi)
  • Minimum Duration: 5 hrs
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Refreshments: Pub
  • Start Grid Ref: SK 19466 58154
  • W3W: robe.backyards.headless
  • Elevation Gain: 367m (1204ft)
  • 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 available at Minninglow Car Park, Mouldridge Ln, Matlock DE4 2PN.

Directions to the start point

Route Map

Weather

Forecast for the walk start

Plan for changing conditions on the hills.

Sun 11 Oct

Overcast

Temperature
5–12°C
Rain
5%
Wind
23 km/h

Mon 12 Oct

Heavy drizzle

Temperature
9–15°C
Rain
70%
Wind
23 km/h

Tue 13 Oct

Light rain

Temperature
9–15°C
Rain
85%
Wind
34 km/h

Forecast data updates hourly. Conditions can change quickly on the hills. Forecast data: Open-Meteo.

Guidance

Full write-up coming soon. GPX route file available.

  • Dale End
  • Finger Post
  • Dales
  • Gratton Dale
  • Gratton Dale
  • Long Dale
  • Middleton Dale
  • Middleton Dale
  • Mouldridge Mine
  • River Bradford
  • River Bradford
  • Rusden Wood

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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Leigh Walker

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Hi I'm Leigh, the creator Walk In Derbyshire. I've been walking in the Peak District National Park for over 30 years and have a huge passion for connecting with nature and hiking in the outdoors. I write up the all the walks for Walk In Derbyshire and am also the lead on our group hikes.

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