Walk from our door
Three dales, one unforgettable walk
The Wolfscote Walk
A beautiful circular walk from the farm shop through three of the Peak District's most scenic dales — Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Biggin Dale. Open countryside, dramatic limestone, the winding River Dove, and the perfect place to start and finish: right here.
- Distance
- Approx. 5.4 miles / 8.7 km
- Time
- Approx. 2½ – 3 hours
- Grade
- Moderate — some stiles and uneven paths
- Map
- OS Explorer OL24 — The White Peak
Step by step
The route
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
- 1
Out of our door and into Beresford Dale
The footpath starts right beside the farm shop. Follow it across the fields and down through Morson Wood, where the path drops to meet the River Dove at the head of Beresford Dale.
- 2
Pike Pool & the Fishing Temple
A short, wooded dale with a lot of history. Look across the river for Charles Cotton's Fishing Temple of 1674, built for his friend Izaak Walton of The Compleat Angler fame — then for Pike Pool, named after the spike of limestone that rises out of the water, not the fish.
- 3
Along the Dove through Wolfscote Dale
Cross the footbridges and follow the Dove south between steep limestone slopes and crags. It's one of the quietest and loveliest dales in the White Peak — keep an eye out for dippers on the water.
- 4
Up Biggin Dale
Where the dry valley of Biggin Dale joins the Dove, turn left and climb gently up its rocky floor. It's part of a protected nature site, known for its limestone grassland, wildflowers and butterflies.
- 5
Back over the tops to Hartington
Follow the signs for Hartington along quiet lanes and field paths, with big views back across the dales, then drop down into the village — and back to us for tea and cake.
Tea & cake
You've earned it. Lunch is served until 3pm (last orders 2:45pm), with cakes and drinks until 4pm — and muddy boots and dogs are welcome.
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As featured in our 2026 magazine
Three dales, one unforgettable walk
Illustrated map for inspiration — use the route map above or an OS map to navigate.
- Three stunning dales
- Riverside paths & open countryside
- Dramatic limestone scenery
- Wildlife & nature spotting
- A rewarding circular route
- Finish back at the farm shop & café
Before you set off
Good to know
Parking
Our own car park is small and just for café and shop customers while they're with us, so please use the pay & display car park in the village if you're heading out on the walk.
Boots on
Expect stiles, gates, stony paths and limestone that gets slippery when wet. Parts of Beresford Dale and Biggin Dale can be muddy after rain. Not suitable for pushchairs.
Dogs
Dogs are very welcome, but cows and sheep graze along the route — please keep them on a short lead. We have dog-friendly tables inside for when you get back.
Toilets
Public toilets are right next to the farm shop, at the start of the footpath.
Map & safety
Take OS Explorer OL24 or a phone app, check the weather, and follow the waymarks on the ground — the downloadable route is a guide only.
Enjoy the dales!
Walk details are a guide only — conditions change with the seasons. Always follow waymarks and the Countryside Code, and take a map. Route line derived from OpenStreetMap data.