Wolfscote and Biggin Dale Circular Walk
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The Wolfscote and Biggin Dale Circular is a wonderful walk in Derbyshire that provides a nice mix of urban village walking and scenic countryside. While out on the trail, you will make your way through the historic village of Hartington before trekking along the beautiful River Dove through the Beresford, Wolfscote, and Biggin dales. Make sure to wear proper footwear for this pleasant journey through the rolling hills of the Peak District
Getting there
To reach the Wolfscote and Biggin Dale Circular trailhead in the centre of Hartington from Newhaven, drive to the northwest for 0.7mi along the A515 and make a left turn onto the B5054. Follow this for 2.2mi, until you arrive in the village, where you will need to locate parking.
About
When to do | March-November |
Backcountry Campsites | No |
Pets allowed | Yes - On Leash |
Family friendly | Older Children only |
Route Signage | Average |
Crowd Levels | Moderate |
Route Type | Circuit |
Wolfscote and Biggin Dale Circular Walk
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Wolfscote and Biggin Dale Circular Description
Walking the Wolfscote and Biggin Dale Circular is a relatively easy journey through urban, riverside, and farmland terrain that can be enjoyed by walkers of almost any skill level. While there is a small amount of elevation gain along the route, it is more than manageable. The trail initially sets out from the village of Hartington and heads south across the countryside to meet up with the winding River Dove in the Beresford Dale National Nature Reserve. From here, you will follow closely along the river’s edge, as it flows through Wolfscote Dale at the foot of Wolfscote Hill. Reaching a point at the edge of the hill where the river is met by a brook, head north along the trail to pass through the scenic expanse of Biggin Dale and eventually arrive at the edge of the road near the village of Biggin. From here, make your way to the northwest to cut across the picturesque English countryside on the final leg of the journey back to the village of Hartington.
Other amazing walks in Peak District National Park
Check out our guides to Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Stanage Edge, Dovedale, and Padley Gorge. Or see all of our Peak District walks on 10Adventures.
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