Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath is a gorge-side village on the River Derwent in Derbyshire that became a Victorian spa resort nicknamed the Little Switzerland of England. Cable cars run up to the Heights of Abraham hilltop park above the wooded gorge.
Taking your dog to Matlock Bath
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- 4
Closest: Bakewell, 7.9 miles
Chatsworth Park and River Derwent
Bakewell, Derbyshire
5 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Chatsworth Park and River Derwent is a 5-mile walk through the Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District, following the River Derwent through Capability Brown's designed landscape with views of Chatsworth House. Dogs are welcome throughout the estate parkland with flat riverside paths and river access suitable for all sizes.
Monsal Trail: Bakewell to Millers Dale
Bakewell, Derbyshire
9 mi · Easy · Off-lead
The Monsal Trail is a 9-mile traffic-free walk along a disused Victorian railway line through the Peak District limestone dales. Wide, well-surfaced paths make it suitable for all dogs including puppies. The route passes through illuminated tunnels and across dramatic viaducts.
Dovedale and the Stepping Stones
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
4.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Dovedale is one of the Peak District's most celebrated walks, following the River Dove through a dramatic limestone gorge from the famous stepping stones. The 4.5-mile route is suitable for most dogs, with the option to climb Thorpe Cloud for panoramic views.
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