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Derbyshire Dales

Hartington Town Quarter CP

Wolfscote Dale Path – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

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East Midlands

Derbyshire

Derbyshire Dales

Hartington Town Quarter CP

Wolfscote Dale Path – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

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Wolfscote Dale Path – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

05:22

19.2km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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1.55 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 …

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1.96 km

Stepping Stones and Bridge over the River Dove

Highlight • Viewpoint

Choice of Bridge or Stepping Stones to cross the river, pretty spot with lovely views up & down the Dove. This is the point between Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale.

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2.30 km

Wolfscote Dale Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view down Wolfscote Dale.

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3.28 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 …

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9.84 km

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.7 km

Thor's Cave

Highlight • Cave

The views alone are worth the trek up, especially those past the cave and up at the cloud. You'll need a buddy to help you scramble the last section into …

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11.1 km

View of Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley

Highlight • River

Lovely views down to the River Manifold and Manifold Valley.

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12.7 km

Wetton Valley, nestled in the Peak District of England, is a stunning natural haven. Characterized by limestone gorges, lush greenery, and the Dovedale River, it offers serene hiking trails and a serene escape into the countryside.

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

3.01 km

2.65 km

378 m

177 m

Surfaces

9.58 km

4.52 km

2.15 km

2.01 km

664 m

292 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

17°C

12°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 38.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2022,Hartington Loop (Wolfscote Dale, Alstonefield, Wetton, Thor's Cave, Manifold Valley)

Very wet and very, very muddy everywhere - especially near Thor's cave. Made it quite hard walking.

May 21, 2025,Wolfscote Dale – Thor's Cave loop from Hartington

A brilliant walk to thors cave, hardly anyone about aswell

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Wolfscote Dale Path – Wolfscote Dale loop from Hartington Town Quarter CP

Wooden bridges in Beresford Dale

Stepping Stones and Bridge over the River Dove

Wolfscote Dale Path

Wolfscote Dale

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley

Wetton Valley

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