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Weirs on the River Lathkill – River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs loop from Sheldon CP

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Weirs on the River Lathkill – River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs loop from Sheldon CP

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Weirs on the River Lathkill – River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs loop from Sheldon CP

05:14

18.8km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: April 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.82 km

Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

3.50 km

Cave Entrance

4.45 km

Weirs on the River Lathkill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visited in summer and the river had all but disappeared. It's more overgrown now and not like it was in my youth. Still a very nice walk though!

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4.80 km

River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs

Highlight • Natural Monument

The River Lathkill is a winterbourne stream, it dries up over the summer. The Victorian's valued the clear water and excellent trout, so they built a series of weirs to …

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5.00 km

The River Lathkill in Lathkill Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lathkill Dale is an enchanting limestone valley renowned for breathtaking displays of nature. The crystal-clear River Lathkill flows through the dale; which begins narrow and rocky but spreads into expansive …

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5.22 km

Conksbury Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A medieval bridge built of limestone and gritstone dating back to the 18th century.

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8.10 km

Youlgreave village

Highlight • Rest Area

Charming village although very narrow for traffic. Parking wise there is a cat park just on the edge of the village which is well signed. It’s got an honesty box …

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8.48 km

Footbridge Over the River Bradford

Highlight • Bridge

8.91 km

Bradford Dale

Highlight • Natural

Bradford Dale is an idyllic wooded gorge that’s full of wildlife. The crystalline River Bradford flows from Middleton by Youlgrave to Alport, where it meets the River Lathkill. Along the …

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9.39 km

Moatlow Wood

Forest

11.0 km

Rake Wood

Forest

15.5 km

Limestone cliff in Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A lovely hidden stretch in the shade above the lathkill valley. Keep walking to reach a little farm with an honesty box selling locally made ice cream!

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18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

5.12 km

683 m

245 m

243 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

5.68 km

2.76 km

2.69 km

595 m

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

16°C

48 %

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Weirs on the River Lathkill – River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs loop from Sheldon CP

Weirs on the River Lathkill

River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs

The River Lathkill in Lathkill Dale

Conksbury Bridge

Youlgreave village

Footbridge Over the River Bradford

Bradford Dale

Limestone cliff in Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve

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