Lovers' Walks is a public park in Matlock Bath, in Derbyshire, England. Its history dates from the 18th century, and it is listed Grade II* in Historic England's Register of Parks and Gardens.
It is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +63 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Ramsons, Hazel, Hogweed +10 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Ramsons, Hemp-agrimony, Yellow Archangel +69 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Ramsons, Hemp-agrimony, Yellow Archangel +69 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Glow-worm, Murky-legged Black Legionnaire, Marmalade Hoverfly +132 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Glow-worm, Murky-legged Black Legionnaire, Marmalade Hoverfly +132 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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10 signed routes nearby · 54 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km▾
Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail
Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Limestone WayWalking route74 km▾
Castleton to Rocester
Named routeLength 74 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
High Peak TrailWalking route27 km▾
Named routeLength 27 kmRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km▾
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Amber Valley Routeways Walk 12Walking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Upperwood Roadpublic footpath · 113 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 113 mSurface gravelPath type: service
West Bankpublic footpath · 28 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 28 mSurface settPath type: track
West Bankpublic footpath · 51 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 51 mSurface settPath type: track
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Cycling
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20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Route 547Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 547National Cycle Network
White Peak LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef 680National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route286 m▾
Named routeRef 547Length 286 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km▾
Named routeRef 680Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface flexsurface
Main RouteCycling route852 m▾
Named routeRef 680Length 852 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking
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3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
High Peak TrailMountain bike route27 km▾
Named routeRef High Peak TrailLength 27 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Carsington Water Cycle RouteMountain bike route▾
Named route
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km▾
