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White Peak Six Dales Loop
You connect a whole run of limestone dales in one loop, swapping the gritstone moors of the Dark Peak for clear rivers, green valleys and dry-stone-walled plateau.
Distance
42.5 km
Ascent
442 m
Descent
438 m
Max elevation
356 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
7h 50m – 10h 40m
Grade
Expert
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
SK17 0AL
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A big 42.5km circuit of the White Peak limestone dales in Derbyshire, linking Hartington, Bradford Dale and Youlgreave with 442m of climbing. A long day stringing together some of the finest dales in the Peak District.
Hazards & notes
A long, committing loop where the main risk is distance and fatigue rather than terrain, so carry food, water and layers. Field and dale paths get muddy and slow after rain, cattle graze some of the dales in summer, and the open plateau offers little shelter in bad weather.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/peak-district/white-peak/white-peak-six-dales-loop
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