Bakewell to Grindleford, or how to catch the "quick" train to Manchester
Bakewell to Manchester by public transport was a 2h30 trip. Too much of a sitting for us. We decided to walk the 13 k up to Grindleford (3h30 walk) and catch the train from there (1 hour to Manchester Piccadilly). The start is a bit abrupt, the section along the river splendid, and there is a pub 5 minutes before the train station, if you've missed your train (or if you're early for the next one)...
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.24 mi -
Average duration: 4h 30 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 807 ft -
Descent: - 666 ft -
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Highest point: 935 ft -
Lowest point: 374 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: Peak District -
City:
Bakewell CP -
Start: N 53.213054° / W 1.675796° -
End: N 53.306749° / W 1.632365° -
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Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 413 ft - Bakewell
- E : mi 8.24 - alt. 554 ft - Grindleford
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