The Youlgreave and Bradford Dale Circular Walk

Our walk today began in a small car park just outside the village of Youlgreave. We carried on alongside the Limestone Way which is a 46 mile route across the White Peak of the Peak District National Park. Although, we definitely weren't going that far!

I think these mallards are probably this year's youngsters.

There are a few old defunct sluice gates along the way which used to control the water levels.

There was a clapper bridge over the river. They are made up of large slabs of rock across stone piers.

Walking back through the village there were some lovely cottages. The cow parsley at the side of countryside lanes make the place look even more quaint.

We were being watched from above. Strangers in camp!

Youlgreave is a very popular tourist spot with lots of history. There are lots of activities to do including walking along the river, cycling, swimming in the river or just walking around the village to find out the history of the place.

We didn't go too far but it's always nice to walk by the river and the good weather continues into June.