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Gratton Dale loop from Youlgrave

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Gratton Dale loop from Youlgrave

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Gratton Dale loop from Youlgrave

01:45

15.3km

310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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745 m

Ruins of a Stone House in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

2.54 km

Valley With Stream and Rock Faces

Highlight • Forest

Valley with stream and rock faces on each side.

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3.27 km

Overgrown Singletrack Near Middleton by Youlgreave

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Stoney single track running down to the Middleton By Youlgreave road, very over grown with nettles during the summer, which do a great job of hiding sniper rocks which may or may not lead to a OTB!

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5.03 km

Middleton and Smerrill Parish Boundary Stones

Highlight • Monument

These modern carved stones stand on the boundary between the Middleton & Smerrill parishes. The inscription which reads "We meet to create memories and depart to cherish them." is borrowed from a Nepalese saying.

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7.05 km

Gratton Dale

Highlight • Gorge

Very challenging ride through Gratton Dale, rocky and narrow in places I had to carry my bike over one or two places.

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12.6 km

Woodland Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

This picturesque, winding woodland path is packed with vibrant flowers and towering trees. It’s particularly stunning in spring when the flowers are in full bloom.

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14.6 km

River Bradford Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

On the River Bradford, next to the village of Youlgrave, there’s a designated wild swimming spot. It’s been carved out to be deep enough for swimming and is very popular …

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15.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.04 km

4.38 km

1.90 km

1.75 km

217 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

5.21 km

1.78 km

1.02 km

702 m

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

21°C

11°C

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Gratton Dale loop from Youlgrave

Ruins of a Stone House in Peak District National Park

Valley With Stream and Rock Faces

Overgrown Singletrack Near Middleton by Youlgreave

Middleton and Smerrill Parish Boundary Stones

Gratton Dale

Woodland Path in Peak District National Park

River Bradford Wild Swimming Spot

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