We walk from Alstonefield into Mill Dale then along the River Dove through Wolfescote Dale turning at Frank i’ the Rocks Bridge into Narrow Dale and back to Alstonefield

The snowdrops and daffodils are long gone but there are newborn lambs and fields yellow-washed with dandelions.  AND there is ice cream at Mill Dale (bring cash).  We’ll have a proper coffee break near the first Biggin Dale turning and lunch below the caves. The George has opened again, hurray!! So a drink at the George is once more compulsory. And there is sensibly priced food.

 Meet at the toilets at 10am to walk at 10.15 am

Route to Alstonefield

·         Take the A6 to Buxton. At the roundabout at the bottom of the hill turn left with the A6 as far as Morrison’s roundabout.

·         At this roundabout turn  right up the hill and go as far as the main traffic lights where you turn left onto A151, the main Asbourne Road

 ·         Follow the A515 for a considerable distance passing signs to Hartington and Biggin. Eventually on the right you will see a sign for Alstonefield (ignore it –it’s a single lane road) and take the next.

·         Over the bridge take the right hand road up to Alstonefield, pass the dinosaur and turn right to the toilets.

Please note the new charges for parking at the toilets: £6.60 all day or pay by card and it does keep the toilets maintained.. There are no meters at the Village Hall and Sports Field carparks though the Village Hall Trust asks for donations which is fair enough. To reach the Village Hall car park , go past the toilets and turn sharp left at the next turning. The Hall car park is on the right at the top of the hill.  The Sports Field carpark is a little further along towards Wetton.

 

7 miles, Moderate