Weirs on the River Lathkill – River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs loop from Youlgrave

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Weirs on the River Lathkill – River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs loop from Youlgrave

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Weirs on the River Lathkill – River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs loop from Youlgrave

00:46

7.15km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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266 m

Moor Lane Quiet Lane

Highlight • Trail

Lovely little quiet lane out of Youlgreave on a designated "Quiet Lane"

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3.22 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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3.57 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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3.77 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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3.98 km

Lathkill Dale

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful spot for cycling and walking. It's a steep climb out either side but it's worth it!

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5.49 km

River Lathkill

Highlight • River

lovely river

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6.25 km

Packhorse Bridge Over River Bradford

Highlight • Historical Site

Packhorse Bridge over River Bradford, now footbridge. Limestone rubble with gritstone copings. Narrow bridge, canted to centre, with single segmental arch of rubble voussoirs and low parapets, topped by semi-circular sectioned copings. Parapet walls splay outwards slightly to each end.

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6.71 km

River Bradford Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

On the River Bradford, next to the village of Youlgrave, there’s a designated wild swimming spot. It’s been carved out to be deep enough for swimming and is very popular …

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7.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

484 m

456 m

447 m

Surfaces

3.61 km