Chatsworth Park and River Derwent
Bakewell, Derbyshire · East Midlands
Quick answer
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.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
5 miles
Time
1h 40m - 2h 10m
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
Nearest pub
The Cavendish Hotel
Nearest cafe
The Garden Restaurant, Chatsworth
Dog-friendly stops nearby
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The Garden Restaurant, Chatsworth is the nearest dog-friendly cafe to this walk. Browse dog-friendly cafes →
About this walk
A magnificent walk through the historic Chatsworth Estate in the heart of the Peak District. The route follows the River Derwent through Capability Brown's designed landscape, with views of Chatsworth House throughout. Dogs are welcome throughout the estate parkland.
Walk highlights
- ✦Chatsworth House views
- ✦Capability Brown parkland
- ✦River Derwent walking
- ✦Estate farmland and woodland
Terrain
🗓 Seasonal notes
A year-round walk. Summer evenings after the main house closes offer peaceful parkland access. Autumn colours in the estate woodland are exceptional.
🅿️ Parking
Pay and display at Chatsworth Estate car park
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