1b. Ashbourne to Buxton

Starting in the Derbyshire town of Ashbourne, this start is longer that the alternative route to Buxton but takes in some classic sights of the White Peak. The route leaves Ashbourne through the Tissington Trial disused railway tunnel and passes Thorpe Cloud in the way into Dove Dale. It continues along the River Dove through Milldale, Wolscote Dale and Beresford Dale to Hartington. It continues along the River Dove past Pilsbury, through Crowdicote and over Chrome Hill on the way to Buxton Pavilion Gardens and the Opera House.

The guidebook provides alternative short routes to Hollinsclough and Hollins Hill.

Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Chrome Hill, Upper Dovedale, Derbyshire

Buxton.  The Crescent, Derbyshire.   

Dovedale Stepping Stones 

Hartington, Derbyshire

Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Thorpe Cloud, Dovedale

Ashbourne, Derbyshire



Distance: 24 miles (38.6 km)
Ascent: 975 metres
Highest elevation: 435 metres


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