Day Saturday
Date 18/07/2026
Start Time 10:00 am
Walk Name Bonsal, Matlock and Matlock Bath
Description Starting from Bonsal up to Jughole Wood, dropping down to Darley Bridge. Through Oaker and along the river Derwent to Matlock. At Matlock bridge climb up to Shining Cliff, Heights of Abraham, Upper Wood and back to Bonsal.

Please note ascent

Walk Leader Julian T
Notify Please text 07748 768 416 by 8PM the day before to sign up
Start Point Bonsall, Market Cross in front of the Kings Head Inn
Start Point Details Plenty of street parking in the village, also a car park at the bottom of the village by the green.

The walk will start from Market Cross in front of the Kings Head Inn.

Grid Reference SK 279 582 - nearest postcode: DE4 2AA
Grade B2
Distance 10 miles
Additional Information It is a while since I have led this one and will not have re-walked it prior to this walk so hopefully all paths will be OK. Will have to take it as it comes

Dogs on leads
But beware, there may be cattle in some of the fields near Darley Bridge.

Dog Friendly yes
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