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Hartington Town Quarter CP

Biggin, Wolfscote and Beresford Dales loop from Hartington — Peak District National Park

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Derbyshire Dales

Hartington Town Quarter CP

Biggin, Wolfscote and Beresford Dales loop from Hartington — Peak District National Park

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Biggin, Wolfscote and Beresford Dales loop from Hartington — Peak District National Park

02:38

9.68km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.85 km

Biggin Dale Mine Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

This is a great cave to explore. It is quite deep and narrow, resembling a long thin corridor, which opens out into a small chamber at the end. Small Stalactites can be seen forming on the roof of the cave. A torch is required after the first few feet as it is very dark. It is also a bit wet underfoot and so suitable footwear would be advisable.

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5.15 km

Biggin Dale

Highlight • Cave

Biggin Dale is a beautiful nature reserve managed by the National Trust with flower rich grasslands, rocky screes and rare wildlife. It is a lovely gentle walk although there are some parts which are rough and stony underfoot. There is a cave in Biggin Dale which extends some 50m into the hillside.

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6.38 km

Wolfscote Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wolfscote Dale is an idyllic limestone dale, close to Hartington. The crystalline River Dove flows through the heart of this steep-sided dale, which has dramatic screes, cliffs and caves towering above it. The wildflower meadows beside the river are the perfect place to stop for a moment and take it all in. While equally beautiful, Wolfscote is usually quieter than nearby Dovedale.

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7.37 km

Wolfscote Dale Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view down Wolfscote Dale.

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7.75 km

Wooden bridges in Beresford Dale

Highlight • Bridge

Beresford Dale is absolutely beautiful. The sparkling river flows over multiple weirs and is flanked by stunning limestone cliffs. Emerald green foliage adorns the whole area and the ambience is made complete by the backdrop sound of birds and the babbling of the river. Stunning!!

'Beresford Dale is a narrow tree lined dale, hemmed in by limestone cliffs. On the right high above the dale stood Beresford Hall. A tower built close to the sight of the old hall is all that remains. The tower is visible along the path from Hartington. Pike Pool a little further on gets its name from the rocky tor that rises up out of the river like a pike. The river runs dark and deep, the depth maintained by weirs on this section you can understand why the river gets its name from the Gaelic word dubh, meaning black.' (info from snapthepeaks.co.uk)

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9.63 km

Hartington Village Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful place to stop on our walk. Has pubs, cafes and a farm shop for refreshments. There are also public toilets. Very pretty village.

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9.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.29 km

1.74 km

569 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.57 km

1.71 km

1.37 km

400 m

242 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Sunday 9 August

20°C

11°C

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Comments

January 9, 2022,Biggin Dale Loop

I don’t find myself often in the Peak District, the only reason for this is that the public transport connections can be a little awkward from Leeds, but not impossible! Peaks are beautiful and there’s still so much to explore!

July 20, 2024,Peak District 🪨 Biggin Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale from Hartington 🥾

Triple Dale Ramble

A pleasant afternoon outing in the White Peak with Becky. We started in Hartington at the Beresford Tea Rooms where we got chatting with some friendly firemen.

A country lane led to the start of Biggin Dale. This was pleasant although the path was a bit rough. We turned into Wolfscote Dale, which has some impressive crags …

April 20, 2024,Biggin, Wolfscote and Beresford Dales loop from Hartington — Peak District National Park

Some tricky bits along Biggin Dale, particularly just before the turn right to walk along the river Dove (you have to climb round!) Thanks v much to the guy who told me where my feet needed to go 🤣

November 12, 2023,397 Biggin by Hartington: The Waterloo Inn (Derbys) ☑️

This was a cracking walk! Extremely muddy, rocky and wet - but so lovely along the Dales. This was from a pub walk book, so we started and debriefed 🍻at the recommended Waterloo Inn, Biggin.

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Biggin, Wolfscote and Beresford Dales loop from Hartington — Peak District National Park

Biggin Dale Mine Tunnel

Biggin Dale

Wolfscote Dale

Wolfscote Dale Path

Wooden bridges in Beresford Dale

Hartington Village Pump

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