Section 4 of 5, Limestone Way
Youlgrave to Blackwell
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 213 640. Finish: SK 133 717. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 475 m of climbing and 262 m of descent; highest point 423 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Youlgrave.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 380 m from the start. Directions SK 211 643Church, 390 m from the start. Directions SK 211 643Holywell Lane, 420 m from the start. Directions SK 209 642
- Car parks
- Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions SK 210 637Coldwell End Car Park (free), 830 m from the start. Directions SK 205 640
Getting back
The section finishes at Blackwell. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Hollow O The Moor, 490 m from the finish. Directions SK 135 713Main Road, 740 m from the finish. Directions SK 139 712Marlborough House, 970 m from the finish. Directions SK 140 710
Planning the Limestone Way
- Planning the whole trail: derbyshiredales.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 33%, gravel and tracks 29%, earth, rock and mud 24%.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 23 gates, 5 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 100 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 1.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Bulls Head, Monyash: 5.3 miles in. Food.George Hotel, Youlgrave: 0.1 miles in, about 350 m off the way. Food, seats outside.Bulls Head, Youlgrave: 0.2 miles in, about 200 m off the way. Food, seats outside.Farmyard Inn, Youlgrave: 0.3 miles in, about 150 m off the way. Food.
- Cafés
- The Old Smithy, Monyash: 5.3 miles in.The Ginger Nut Shop and Tea Room, Youlgrave: 0.1 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Fountain View Bakery, Youlgrave: 0.2 miles in, about 200 m off the way.Peak Feast, Youlgrave: 0.2 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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