Walk leader: Liam Elliott

Date: Sunday 18th January 2026

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 10:15

End time: 16:00

Start and End point: Outside Costa Coffee, Crown Square, Matlock

Start point - What 3 Words: ///saints.cope.baseless

Distance (in miles): 9

Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: None

Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs only

 ook Full description: 

From Matlock, we will walk part of the White Peak Loop by the Heritage Peak Rail Line and turn off by Warney Brook to head to the village of Two Dales. From Two Dales, we enter Hall Dale and walk along Halldale wood, by Sydnope Brook, Potter & Fancy Dams, Halt Wood and up into Upper Hackney village. We will get some great views as we walk through Upper Hackney of the Derwent Valley including Matlock town, Darley Dale and High Tor. Finally, we will walk past Mount Pleasant Farm and then steeply descend down the hill back to Matlock for a drink.

This will be a fast-paced walk (requiring a good level of fitness) and could be muddy or boggy in places so sturdy walking boots are required.

Public transport or car sharing options: 

PARKING:
Car parks are available by Matlock Train Station or on Imperial Road by the M&S Foodhall.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Catch X17 bus to Matlock, departing Sheffield Interchange stand D4 at 8:39, arriving at Matlock around 10:00.

Returning buses every 5 minutes past the hour from Bakewell Road Bus Station (Stand 1) in Matlock.