Derbyshire Walks

Low Bradfield Walks & Route Maps

Low Bradfield walk, Derbyshire
Low Bradfield · Photo: Terry Robinson

Set beneath the sweeping hills of the Dark Peak, Low Bradfield is the starting point for these walks, each offering waterside scenery and wide valley views.

The shorter routes provide gentle circuits around Agden Reservoir and Damflask Reservoir, with woodland paths, footbridges and peaceful shoreline stretches.

The longer of the walks venture higher into the surrounding countryside, with steady climbs rewarded by fine views towards High Bradfield and across the Loxley and Upper Derwent valleys, before returning via quiet lanes and reservoir paths.

With a mixture of easy waterside trails and more energetic hill routes, these walks offer something for everyone - just be prepared for a little mud after wet weather.

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Walk information

Low Bradfield Walk 1

Walk distance
2¼ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This lovely little short walk starts in the village of Low Bradfield and will give you some lovely views of the Dark Peak.

Following a short climb and a small section of quiet road, the majority of this walk travels around the pretty Agden Reservoir.

You will cross a stream via a footbridge and walk through picturesque woodlands. The final leg is on quiet roads.

This route may be muddy in wet weather.

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Walk information

Low Bradfield Walk 2

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This lovely short and very easy walk starts from the charming hamlet of Low Bradfield.

You will enjoy a pleasant waterside journey around Damflask Reservoir travelling through pretty woodland with lovely views of the reservoir itself.

There are no gates, stiles or steps but this route may be muddy in wet weather.

For refreshments you can visit The Plough, south of the village or the lovely Old Horns Inn at the nearby village of High Bradfield.

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Walk information

Low Bradfield Walk 3

Walk distance
4¼ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This walk also travels around the pretty Agden Reservoir but is much longer with more climbing than Walk 1 (although not too strenuous). The reward for your efforts is fine views down the Damflask and Agden valleys.

After the initial climb up through pleasant countryside, this walk is downhill for most of the walk. You will walk over Castle Hill on to the pretty village of High Bradfield where you can visit the wonderful Church of Saint Nicholas with its fabulous views across the Loxley and Upper Derwent Valleys.

You can also stop at the lovely Old Horns Inn to refresh yourself ready for the rest of the walk, where they haver a beer garden with absolutely wonderful far reaching views.

Then, the final leg of the walk is around the wonderful Agden Reservoir before returning to your start point via quiet country roads.

Low Bradfield Walk 3 3.5 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating3.5

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly4.5 / 5
Path condition2.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy2.5 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesSeveral stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Walk good steep in places had to climb over a wall as no clear path through graveyard in high Bradfield. Steep section down to road from here. Gnarly underfoot on all paths. Pub halfway round howver closed at time we passed. Nice coffee shop at end

Walk information

Low Bradfield Walk 4

Walk distance
5¾ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a wonderful walk which is both longer and tougher than our other walks from Low Bradfield.

There is quite a lot of climbing up and down across countryside paths, pretty woodland and quiet country lanes. However, the reward is an enjoyable walk with some stunning views for you to enjoy.

The final leg of the walk is a lovely shoreline stroll alongside the Damflask Reservoir

For refreshments you can visit The Plough, south of the village or the lovely Old Horns Inn at the nearby village of High Bradfield where they have a beer garden with stunning views.

Low Bradfield Walk 4 4.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition2.5 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.5 / 5
Pub or café2.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Expanded route map for Low Bradfield Walk 1, a 2.25 mile circular walk in Derbyshire