Archeology and history of Lathkill Dale and surrounding area

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Overview

We will be joined today by Dean Roberts, who will give us an interesting look around the historical and archeological features of the area, in particular Lathkill Dale, Bradford Dale and Youlgreave. Dean is also a member of Notts Search and Rescue Team, and is busy training for his Mountain Leadership. There are some steep, short ascents and descents in and out of the dales. There are toilets in Youlgreave and Over Haddon.

Sunday, 11 August 2024

Meeting time:: 7:30 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 572.1m / 1877ft
Type:: circular

Please bring packed lunch and drinks. Stout footwear recommended.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 70628 81232
Nearest postcode:: DN22 6RF
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Meeting time:: 7:30 am

Chapelgate Car Park, Retford

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 20504 64054
Nearest postcode:: DE45 1UY
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Start time:: 9:00 am

YPC Coldwell End pay & display car park, Youlgreave

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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