Bakewell Bridge – Ashford Lake and Weirs loop from Bakewell

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Bakewell Bridge – Ashford Lake and Weirs loop from Bakewell

Easy

4.7

(10)

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Bakewell Bridge – Ashford Lake and Weirs loop from Bakewell

01:53

7.02km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Bakewell Old House Museum

Highlight • Monument

Excellent museum hidden in a picturesque and peaceful part of Bakewell. Built during the reign of Henry VIII, the museum was originally a tax collector's cottage. The house was made …

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1.73 km

The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Highlight • Cafe

The Bakewell Pudding – not to be confused with the Bakewell Tart, with a cherry on top – consists of a flaky pastry base with a layer of sieved jam …

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1.92 km

Bakewell Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Bakewell Bridge is a beautiful structure that crosses the River Wye. The Grade I-listed five-arched bridge was constructed in the 13th century. Close to the bridge is prime duck-feeding territory. …

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2.64 km

Lumford Cottages

Highlight • Settlement

3.00 km

Lumford Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The former cotton mill was initially built in 1777 by Richard Arkwright. In 1821, it employed around 350 people - mostly poor women and girls shipped in from Manchester. It …

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5.05 km

Aisseford Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

Nice tea room for sandwiches, Derbyshire oatcakes (see photo), jacket potatoes etc

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5.20 km

Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ashford-in-the-Water

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty parish church lies in the heart of Ashford. Holy Trinity was built in the 12th century, modified over the following two centuries and largely rebuilt between 1868-70. Inside, …

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6.21 km