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Derbyshire Dales NNR lies within the Peak District National Park. The reserve consists of five separate limestone valleys Lathkill, Cressbrook, Monk's, Long and Hay. These five dales represent some of the best examples of wildlife and geology in the White Peak. Lathkill Dale is ideal for the casual visitor, the other dales are for more seasoned walkers. Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve
Lathkill's highlights
- The view down the dale from the top of Ricklow Quarry steps
- The hay meadows in June
- Lathkill Head Cave in full winter flood
- Dippers - visitors can't fail to see them on the river
- The deep, dark mineshaft under Bateman's House
- 360 million year old fossils in Ricklow Quarry
- The clearest water - try the top end of Carter's Millpond
- The woods in early May
Location: Lathkill Dale is situated 3.2 km south west of Bakewell, between the villages of Over Haddon, Monyash and Youlgreave. There are car parks at Over Haddon and Moor Lane, Youlgreave.
Grid refeerence:SK202663
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