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6 1 follow riverside path signed for of steps, turn R over wall and (for Dale’). At ‘Miller’s bottom After 150m, turn L down path viaducts, signed ‘Wye Dale’. R along Monsal Trail away from south back to Dale. Miller’s Nature Reserve and winds the Derbyshire Dales National bewitching valley is part of Wormhill. This mossy and to Monk’s Dale, via pretty packhorse routes down Bridleway as it traces historic dale and join the Pennine energy, climb north out of the tunnels. But if you’ve time and tiptoeing through its spooky impressive viaducts and repurposed railway’s GR ADIENT PROFILE From station buildings, turn Start 8

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6 At signpost, turn L beside River going with reeds on either side. fork R onto bank and keep Angles Way. When track splits, track and keep straight on 2 1 Carlton Marshes visitor centre. following Angles Way past gate and turn R then L, and keep straight. Go through Cross stile near Ivy House hotel through chalets and caravans. straight on narrow fenced path When track turns R, keep immediately fork R onto track. steps onto lane. Turn L and over bridge and walk down up from Platform turn L 1, railway station, take steps GR ADIENT PROFILE From Oulton Broad South Start Turn R after car park on ¾ mile/1.2km Time: 4½ hours u 4½ hours Time:

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