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Newark Group

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

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

 

Circular walk in Derbyshire starting from High Peak Junction through Bow Woods towards Riber Castle with a lunch stop at Dethick returning via Lea. As always when walking in Derbyshire there are some lovely views.

Please register for this walk on Newark Ramblers website where you will also find details of our car share scheme. 

Sunday, 14 July 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 31811 56332
Nearest postcode:
DE4 5AE
what3words:
riverside.bystander.incensed
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet road side of Lea Road High Peak Junction Cromford, Derbyshire If travelling on the A38 it is advisable to follow Google Maps if possible, and follow the A615 to Matlock. For those walkers without Google maps: After going through Wessington take a left turn at Doehole onto Dewy Lane which becomes Lea Moor Road & then Lea Main Road. Bear right towards Lea, left onto Lea Road & Lea Bridge towards High Peak Junction If coming from Cromford when you enter Lea Road you will see a ROAD CLOSED sign. The road is closed after our meeting point

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