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Peak District, Derbyshire great walks, B&B, self catering holiday cottage accommodation, hotels, Tideswell circular walk starting in Miller's Dale, taking in Tideswell Dale nature reserve, Litton Edge and Cressbrook Dale nature reserve …
Tideswell Circular from Upperdale (in Miller's Dale)
A circuit of about 9/10 miles passing through two nature reserves.
Maps - White Peak or Dark Peak
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OK, here is the walk outline ...
Map: Ordnance Survey 1:25 000 White Peak
Parking: Small car park at Upperdale near Cressbrook or if that is full, there is thePay and Display at the back of the Monsal Head Hotel which will add about a mile and a half to the circuit
Refreshments (tea shop, pub) and toilets at Monsal Head.
From Upperdale, cross the river Wye and follow the track upwards, under the Monsal Trail. On the other side, veer left to join the trail at the Miller's Dale station (or at least what was once the station). Leave the Monsal Trail to go into Litton Mill, left along the road and fork right on the path that takes you into the bottom end of Tideswell Dale. Tideswell Dale Nature reserve is managed by the Peak Park Authority and has both geological (basalt lava flow) and ecological aspects. It also has good disabled access and a RADAR key disabled toilet plus some pay and display parking. If you are interested in birdwatching, you may see the Marsh Tit. Other species that are relatively common are Blackcaps, Garden Warblers, Willow Warblers and Redstarts plus spotted flycatchers. Other warblers include Chiffchaff, Common Whitethroat and Lesser Whitethroat. Wood Warblers are not common but have occasionally been recorded as have Pied Flycatchers. Other birds often seen include Nuthatch, Treecreeper and Bullfinch
At the top of the dale, follow the road into Tideswell (though often when locals pronounce the name it sounds like Tidzer). The massive church is known as the 'Cathedral of the Peak' and it it worth a visit, particularly during the Harvest Festival. Leave Tideswell on the B6049 and just before it meets the A623, take the minor road to the right. Shortly after the building on the left, take the path across Litton Edge until it pops you out on the road out of Litton. Turn left and then take the path above the steep sides of Cressbrook Dale to the A623 at Wardlow Mires. Go along the road a short way to pick up the path back into Cressbrook Dale which is noted for its early orchids. Follow the path round the base of Peter's Stone after which it climbs toward the Wardlow Plateau. The path descends back through a fabulous woodland. Follow the path past the secluded Ravensdal Cottages where there is a small parking area used by climbers climbing Ravensdale crag, a fairly unfrequesnted Peak District climbing venue (with rubbish belays which is probably why!). Then you just follow the road back through Cressborook, past Cressbrook Mill and back to Upperdale.
Disclaimer - this is a brief outline, you should work out the full route for yourself using a map before setting off. Make sure that you and your party are suitably equipped and are fit enough.
The local tourist information office is at Bakewell.
Accommodation close to this walk
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The Holmes Barn, Self-Catering, Tideswell Moor, Buxton - NW of the Peak District sleeps 10,11,12,13,14,15,16Large holiday cottage close to Buxton, giving you convenient access to the Peak District. It is situated in about 10 acres of grounds and offers high standard, comfortable accommodation ... More
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Candlelight Cottage, Self-Catering, Litton - SE of the Peak District sleeps 2,3,4Candlelight Cottage, Litton, Derbyshire offers 5 star (GOLD AWARD) self-catering luxury with easy access to the rest of the Peak District ... More
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Swallow Barn, Self-Catering, Chelmorton - NW of the Peak District sleeps 1,2A traditional stone barn, sympathetically converted to a high standard ... More
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Sunnyside Cottage, Self-Catering, Tideswell - SW of the Peak District sleeps 1,2,3,4,In the centre of the popular Derbyshire village of Tideswell, a perfect location for discovering ... More
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Barceló Buxton Palace Hotel, Hotel, B&B, Buxton - NW of the Peak DistrictBuilt in 1868, this magnificent building is full of heritage combined with contemporary comforts - a landmark in the heart of the Peak District. It's magnificent exterior ... More
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Victoria Lodge, Self-Catering, Buxton - NW of the Peak District sleeps 4 to 16A large property in the spa town of Buxton, Derbyshire ... More
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Rose Cottage, Self-Catering, Buxton - NW of the Peak District sleeps 5,6,7,8,9,10Rose cottage stands above the market place in the popular village of Tideswell. Many excellent walks surround the village ... More
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Total number of accommodation listings: 7