Limestone Way

A long distance walk of 46 miles in Derbyshire and Staffordshire which follows the limestone dales of the White Peak (Peak District) from north to south. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files

Start: Castleton

Distance: 46 miles (74 km)

Grid Ref: SK150829

Climbing: 1,909 metres

Walk time: 18-22 hours

Days: 2-4

GPX Route File

Google Earth File

About Castleton

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

OL1 The Peak District - Dark Peak Area
OL24 The Peak District - White Peak Area
259 Derby, Uttoxeter, Ashbourne and Cheadle

Summary: The Limestone Way long distance footpath is a route which travels through the heart of the Derbyshire limestone dales, heading south from Castleton through Peak Forest, Miller’s Dale, Flagg, Monyash, Youlgreave, Winster, Matlock, Bonsall, Ible, Parwich, Tissington, Thorpe, crossing the Dove to Marten Hill, Lower Ellastone and finishing in the Dove valley at Rocester.

Useful Links:
My Limestone Way - Peak Forest, Miller's Dale, Monyash
My Limestone Way - Thorpe, Ellastone, Rochester
Wikipedia
Visit The Peak District
Derbyshire Dales
Independent Hostel and Bunkhouse Guide
Long Distance Walkers Association

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