Masson Hill walk offers beautiful views over Matlock. From the station, the walk follows The Limestone Way steeply up Masson Hill to Geoff's Seat, from where there are great panoramic views over Matlock and the surrounding area. The walk continues across Masson Hill to the edge of the Heights of Abraham, before descending across fields back to Matlock.
Over 40 walks to explore from short family discovery walks to long distance footpaths and routes for cyclists.
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Difficulty:
Medium
2.5 miles
Medium
3 miles
The Wellfield Walk explores many interesting parts of Matlock including Hall Leys Park, Denefields, Wellfield, Bailey's Tump, the Wishingstone, Bentley Brook and Matlock Green. There are fine views over Matlock, Tansley and Riber along the way.
Medium
5 miles
The ascent of Oker Hill provides great views over Matlock and Darley Dale. The ascent of Oaker Hill is fairly steep, otherwise this walk is fairly easy.
Medium
5 miles
Matlock to Rowsley Cycle Path is part of the White Peak Loop and is a 5 mile traffic free route along the route of the former Midland Railway