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
The Chatsworth Park walk follows the River Derwent through Capability Brown's designed landscape with views of Chatsworth House. Dogs are welcome throughout the 5-mile estate route, with flat riverside paths 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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