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BRADFORD DALE AND THE

RIVER BRADFORD

THE FEATURE

The walk by the River Bradford from Middleton-by-Youlgreave to Alport, where it meets the River Lathkill, is one of the finest in the Peak National Park. Like the Lathkill the river flows entirely through limestone country and is famous for the purity of its water.

In the sunlight the six pools of crystal clear water at the upper end of Bradford Dale, reflect the the mature trees lining the sides of the dale. A spot where visitors like to spend time gazing into the clear waters of the fish pools. Lower down the dale below Youlgreave three adjacent bridges cross river, the first carries a minor road, the others are a pack-horse bridge and an even older clapper bridge.

 

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BRADFORD DALE

 

The River Bradford starts its journey south of Middleton-by-Youlgreave, where a track descends from the village to the river. The walk along Bradford Dale not only provides an opportunity to admire the scenery, but also to note the varying styles of bridges across the river and to gaze into the crystal clear fish pools as you near Middleton.

 

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