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We are the Doncaster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A moderate circular walk from Coombs Road in Bakewell, along part of the Monsal Trail before a steep climb up through Manners Wood. Open pasture then leads to Edensor on the Chatsworth estate before walking along the river Derwent and the Derwent Valley Heritage Way to Rowsley for lunch (pub stop). The walk then returns to Bakewell. Packed lunch required.

Saturday, 12 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
307.8m / 1010ft
Type:
circular

Walkers are reminded it is their responsibility to wear appropriate footwear/clothing, bring adequate food and drink and carry emergency contact details. Go to the Walks/Information for Walkers tab for more details.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 22999 67901
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1AR
what3words:
unwraps.ooze.witty
Start time:
9:30 am

Meet where Coombs road meets the end of the Monsal Trail on the outskirts of Bakewell. Sensible roadside parking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking