Join us on a morning walk around Matlock before an afternoon on the award winning cable cars. Incredible views and all dog friendly!
Distance: 2.5 miles/4km
Total Ascent: 816ft/249m
Level: Easy
Time: You pick a time and date from our Calendar, subject to Heights of Abraham availability. Walk takes around 2 - 2.5 hours.
Start/Finish: Station Yard Car Park, N Parade, Matlock Bath, Matlock DE4 3NS
Facilities: Public Toilets at the train station. Cafes, pubs, and shops provide food and drink throughout Matlock Bath. No facilities during the walk. Heights of Abraham have toilets, food and drink.
Ages: Ages 8 and upwards.
Book anytime, check our calendar for availability.
Adults £30.00
Kids £20.00
Family £80.00
What to Expect
Looking for a fun, dog-friendly day out the whole family will enjoy? Start your adventure in the picturesque town of Matlock Bath, nestled in the Derbyshire Dales. Take a gentle circular walk around the surrounding hills, ideal for little legs and four-legged friends alike. With woodland paths, scenic viewpoints, and places to stop for a picnic, it's a perfect mix of nature and fresh air.
After your walk, head to the Heights of Abraham, a unique hilltop park reached by cable car. Kids will love soaring above the Derwent Valley, and there’s plenty to explore at the top: adventure playgrounds, fossil-hunting, a museum, and guided tours of the famous underground caverns. With stunning views, interactive exhibits, and dog-friendly areas, it's a brilliant family experience to round off the day.
The route is steep initially but we'll take a steady way up and make sure to stop for breaks. The walk is mainly on tracks, so well walked but still uneven. Along the top of the hills there are steep cliff faces which need to be kept away from. Dogs on leads and children under close supervision. We cross the busy A6 twice so care needs to be taken crossing.