30 easy to follow walk route maps of all grades that include part of The Limestone Way

The Limestone Way is an 80km (50 miles) linear footpath connecting Castleton in Derbyshire, England with Rocester in Staffordshire, England.

The Limestone Way is waymarked by a Derby ram.

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Walk d127 Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale from Youlgreave

A delightful riverside stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	610ft (186m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d127 Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale from Youlgreave pdf

Route Summary:

Youlgreave - Bradford Dale - River Bradford - The Limestone Way - River Lathkill - Lathkill Dale - Conksbury Bridge - Youlgreave

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Walk s187 Blore and Coldwall Bridge from Ilam

An easy stroll with one short steep climb

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	754ft (230m)
Time:	2½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s187 Blore and Coldwall Bridge from Ilam pdf

Route Summary:

Ilam - Ilam Country Park - River Manifold - Lower Dove Dale - Upper Musden - Hazelton Clump - Blore - Coldwall Farm - The Limestone Way - Coldwall Bridge - The Manifold Trail - River Dove - Fishpond Wood - River Manifold - Ilam

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Walk d179 Monks Dale and The Limestone Way from Miller's Dale

The beautiful Derbyshire Dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	942ft (287m)
Time:	2½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d179 Monks Dale and The Limestone Way from Miller's Dale pdf

Route Summary:

Miller's Dale Station - Monks Dale - The Limestone Way - Monksdale House - The River Wye - Millers Dale - The Monsal Trail - Miller's Dale Station

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Walk d129 The High Peak Trail and The Limestone Way from Monyash

Beautiful Derbyshire

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	565ft (172m)
Time:	2.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d129 The High Peak Trail and The Limestone Way from Monyash pdf

Route Summary:

Monyash - Moscar Farm - The High Peak Trail - Parsley Hay - Hardlow - Sparklow - Bull I' Th' Thorn Inn - Newton Farm - Hutmoor Butts - The Limestone Way - Dalehouse Farm - Monyash

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Walk d157 The Limestone Way, Birchover and Anthony Hill from Elton

Some short but steep ascents & descents

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	984ft (300m)
Time:	3 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d157 The Limestone Way, Birchover and Anthony Hill from Elton pdf

Route Summary:

Elton - The Limestone Way - Dudwood Lane - Birchover - The Mires - Robin Hood's Stride - Harthill Moor Wood - Cliffe Farm - Anthony Hill - Elton

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Walk d119 Eldon Hill (Perryfoot) from Peak Forest

Superb views from a little climbed hill

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.75 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	928ft (283m)
Time:	3 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d119 Eldon Hill (Perryfoot) from Peak Forest pdf

Route Summary:

Peak Forest - Old Dam - Sweet Knoll Farm - Eldon Hole - Eldon Hill (Perryfoot) - Eldon Hill Quarries - The Limestone Way - Old Moor - Bradwell Moor - The Cop - West View - Old Dam - Peak Forest

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Walk d180 The Limestone Way and Anthony Hill from Elton

Superb 360 views from Anthony Hill

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	660ft (200m)
Time:	3 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d180 The Limestone Way and Anthony Hill from Elton pdf

Route Summary:

Elton - The Limestone Way - Dudwood Lane - Robin Hood's Stride - Harthill Moor Wood - Cliffe Farm - Anthony Hill - Elton

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Walk s212 Blore, The River Dove and Mappleton from Swinscoe

Lovely Staffordshire dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	918ft (280m)
Time:	3.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s212 Blore, The River Dove and Mappleton from Swinscoe pdf

Route Summary:

Swinscoe - Hillend Farm - Feenie Lee - Blore - The Limestone Way - Coldwall Bridge - River Dove - Big Peg's Wood - Little Peg's Wood - Littlepark Farm - Mappleton (aka Mapleton) - Okeover Hall - Okeover Park - Cowclose Wood - Martin Hill - Woodhouse Farm - Swinscoe

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Walk d332 Clough Wood and Wensley from Winster

A nice variety of moorland and woodland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.75 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	1,217ft (371m)
Time:	3.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d332 Clough Wood and Wensley from Winster pdf

Route Summary:

Winster - Upper Town - Clough Wood - Sabine Hay Wood - Cowley Knowl - Cambridge Wood - Wensley - Big Dungeon - Wensley Dale - Northern Dale - Brightgate Farm - The Limestone Way - Luntor Rocks - Winster

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Walk d131 The Tissington Trail and Thorpe from Ashbourne

A dismantled railway & a riverside path

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	876ft (267m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d131 The Tissington Trail and Thorpe from Ashbourne pdf

Route Summary:

Mappleton Lane Car Park - Ashbourne - The Tissington Trail - Thorpe - The Limestone Way - Coldwall Bridge - River Dove - Big Peg's Wood - Little Peg's Wood - Littlepark Farm - Mappleton (aka Mapleton) - Callow Top - Mappleton Lane Car Park - Ashbourne.

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Walk d194 Elton and The Limestone Way from Youlgreave

Moorland & dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	1,145ft (349m)
Time:	3½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d194 Elton and The Limestone Way from Youlgreave pdf

Route Summary:

Youlgreave - Bradford Dale - River Bradford - Mawstone Farm - Bleakley Plantation - Longshawe Wood - Anthony Hill - Elton - The Limestone Way - Robin Hood's Stride - Harthill Moor - Harthill Moor Wood - Bleakley Dike - River Bradford - Bradford Dale - Youlgreave

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Walk d110 Rainster Rocks and Harboro' Rocks from Brassington

A leisurely stroll with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,080ft (329m)
Time:	3.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d110 Rainster Rocks and Harboro' Rocks from Brassington pdf

Route Summary:

Brassington - The Limestone Way - Rainster Rocks - Longcliffe - Aldwark - Grangemill - The Limestone Way - Grange Mill Quarry - Harboro' Farm - Harboro' Rocks - Bee Nest Mine - Brassington

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Walk d123 Mam Tor via Cavedale from Castleton

Limestone moorland with superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	1,887ft (575m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d123 Mam Tor via Cavedale from Castleton pdf

Route Summary:

Castleton - The Limestone Way - Peveril Castle - Cave Dale - Old Moor - Rowter Farm - Windy Knoll - Mam Tor - Hollins Cross - Backtor Nook - Castleton

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Walk d132 Gratton Dale and Winster from Elton

A pleasant stroll with one short steep climb

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	978ft (298m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d132 Gratton Dale and Winster from Elton pdf

Route Summary:

Elton - Anthony Hill - Dale End (Elton) - Gratton Dale - Mouldridge Grange - Rockhurst Farm - Greenlow Farm - Winster - The Limestone Way - Elton

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Walk d209 Parwich and Fenny Bentley from Tissington

Gently rolling hills

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	1,007ft (307m)
Time:	4 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d209 Parwich and Fenny Bentley from Tissington pdf

Route Summary:

Tissington - The Tissington Trail - Thorpe Station - Fenny Bentley - Woodeaves Mill - Woodeaves Farm - Lea Hall - Lee Cottage Farm - Bletch Book - Sittlerlow Farm - Parwich - The Limestone Way - Bletch Brook - The Tissington Trail - Tissington

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Walk d138 Monks Dale, Miller's Dale and Tideswell Dale from Tideswell

The beautiful Derbyshire Dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,411ft (430m)
Time:	4 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d138 Monks Dale, Miller's Dale and Tideswell Dale from Tideswell pdf

Route Summary:

Tideswell - The Limestone Way - Monksdale House - Monks Dale - Miller's Dale Station - The Monsal Trail - Miller's Dale - The River Wye - Litton Mill - Tideswell Dale - Tideswell

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Walk d166 Stanton Moor, Birchover and Youlgreave from Stanton in the Peak

Wild moorland walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	1,335ft (407m)
Time:	4.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d166 Stanton Moor, Birchover and Youlgreave from Stanton in the Peak pdf

Route Summary:

Stanton in Peak - Nine Ladies Stone Circle - The Reform Tower (or Earl Grey Tower) - Cork Stone - Stanton Moor - Birchover - The Limestone Way - Robin Hood's Stride - Harthill Moor - Harthill Moor Farm - River Bradford - Bradford Dale - Rhienstor Plantation - Alport - Tolls Wood - Stanton in Peak

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Walk d151 Youlgreave, The Limestone Way and Lathkill Dale from Over Haddon

A classic Derbyshire Dales walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	1,532ft (467m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d151 Youlgreave, The Limestone Way and Lathkill Dale from Over Haddon pdf

Route Summary:

Over Haddon - River Lathkill - Conksbury Bridge - Raper Lodge - Youlgreave - River Bradford - The Limestone Way - Bradford Dale - Lomber Dale - Lomberdale Hall - Moor Lane - Low Moor Plantation - Calling Low Farm - Cales Dale - Lathkill Dale - Low Wood - Calling Low Dale - Palmerston Wood - Meadow Place Wood - Twin Dale - Lathkill Lodge - Over Haddon

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Walk d319 Youlgreave, Elton and The Limestone Way from Winster

Moorland & valleys

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	1,342ft (409m)
Time:	4½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d319 Youlgreave, Elton and The Limestone Way from Winster pdf

Route Summary:

Winster - The Limestone Way - Westhill Farm - Robin Hood's Stride - Harthill Moor - Harthill Moor Wood - Bleakley Dike - River Bradford - Bradford Dale - Youlgreave - Mawstone Farm - Bleakley Plantation - Longshawe Wood - Anthony Hill - Elton - Sacheveral Farm - Winster

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Walk d217 Blakelow Hill, Bonsall and Slaley from Winster

An easy walk onto high moorland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,358ft (414m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d217 Blakelow Hill, Bonsall and Slaley from Winster pdf

Route Summary:

Winster - Luntor Rocks - The Limestone Way - Blakelow Hill - Bonsall Moor - Upper Town - Bonsall - Slaley - Dunsley Springs - Bonsall Wood - Ible Wood - Whitelow Farm - Bonsall Moor - Wyns Tor - Winster

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Walk d175 Alsop en le Dale and Parwich from Tissington

An easy walk in stunning Derbyshire

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	1,453ft (446m)
Time:	4.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d175 Alsop en le Dale and Parwich from Tissington pdf

Route Summary:

Tissington - The Tissington Trail - Thorpe Station - Thorpe - Pike House - Thorpe Pasture - Bostern Grange Farm - Alsop en le Dale Station - Parwich - The Limestone Way - Tissington

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Walk d196 Water-cum-Jolly Dale, Cressbrook Dale and Monks Dale from Miller's Dale

A walk through five different dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	1,431ft (436m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d196 Water-cum-Jolly Dale, Cressbrook Dale and Monks Dale from Miller's Dale pdf

Route Summary:

Miller's Dale Station - Monks Dale - The Limestone Way - Tideswell - Litton - Tansley Dale - Cressbrook Dale - Cressbrook - The Monsal Trail - Water-cum-Jolly Dale - Litton Mill - Miller's Dale - Miller's Dale Station

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Walk d204 Deep Dale, Taddington, Sough Top, The Limestone Way and Flagg from Monyash

Generally level walk through lovely scenery

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	1,342ft (409m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d204 Deep Dale, Taddington, Sough Top, The Limestone Way and Flagg from Monyash pdf

Route Summary:

Monyash - High Low - Wheal Lane - Deep Dale - White Lodge (A6) - Taddington Field - Lodley View Farm - Taddington - Sough Top - The Limestone Way - Flagg - Monyash

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Walk d259 Hurdlow, High Wheeldon, Crowdecote, Upper Dove Dale and Pilsbury Castle Hills from Monyash

The lovely Derbyshire Dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	1,453ft (443m)
Time:	5.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d259 Hurdlow, High Wheeldon, Crowdecote, Upper Dove Dale and Pilsbury Castle Hills from Monyash pdf

Route Summary:

Monyash - The Limestone Way - Dalehouse Farm - Blackwell Lane - Hutmoor Butts - Hardlow - Sparklow - High Wheeldon - Crowdecote (Crowdicote) - Bridge End Farm - Upper Dove Dale - Pilsbury Castle Hills - Vincent House - Darley Farm - Parsley Hay - Moscar Farm - Monyash

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Walk d295 Bradford Dale, Long Dale, Gratton Dale and Elton from Youlgreave

A quiet walk on moors and valleys

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	1,696ft (517m)
Time:	5.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d295 Bradford Dale, Long Dale, Gratton Dale and Elton from Youlgreave pdf

Route Summary:

Youlgreave - The Limestone Way - Bradford Dale - Moatlow Knob - River Bradford - Rusden Wood - Gratton Moor - Long Dale - Gratton Dale - Dale End (Elton) - Elton - Anthony Hill - Longshawe Wood - Bleakley Plantation - Mawstone Farm - Bradford Dale - River Bradford - Youlgreave

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Walk d105 Over Haddon and Lathkill Dale from Monyash

Easy to follow paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:	1,880ft (573m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d105 Over Haddon and Lathkill Dale from Monyash pdf

Route Summary:

Monyash - The Limestone Way - Ferns Dale - One Ash Grange Farm - Cales Dale - Calling Low Farm - Low Moor Plantation - Moor Lane - Meadow Place Grange - Lathkill Dale - Over Haddon - Conksbury Bridge - Lathkill Dale - Twin Dale - Meadow Place Wood - Palmerston Wood - Calling Low Dale - Low Wood - Riklow Dale - Monyash

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Walk d158 Sparrowpit and Mam Tor from Castleton

Limestone moorland with superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:	2,001ft (610m)
Time:	6 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d158 Sparrowpit and Mam Tor from Castleton pdf

Route Summary:

Castleton - The Limestone Way - Cave Dale - Perry Dale - Sparrowpit - Rushup Farm - Rushup Hall - Rushup Edge - Lord's Seat (Rushup Edge) - Mam Tor - Hollins Cross - Backtor Nook - Castleton

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Walk d140 The Tissington Trail and Dove Dale from Ashbourne

A long but rewarding walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.25 miles (19.5 km)
Ascent:	1,930ft (588m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d140 The Tissington Trail and Dove Dale from Ashbourne pdf

Route Summary:

Mappleton Lane Car Park - Ashbourne - The Tissington Trail - Thorpe - Pike House - Bostern Grange Farm - Hanson Grange - The Nabs - Dove Dale - Dove Holes - Taylors Wood - Pickering Rock - Ilam Rock - Shaplow Dale - Lin Dale - Thorpe Cloud - Thorpe Mill Farm - The Limestone Way - Coldwall Bridge - River Dove - Big Peg's Wood - Little Peg's Wood - Littlepark Farm - Mappleton (aka Mapleton) - Callow Top - Mappleton Lane Car Park - Ashbourne.

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Walk d313 Winster, Youlgreave and Birchover from Darley Bridge

Superb walk full of variety

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.75 miles (20.5 km)
Ascent:	1,956ft (596m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d313 Winster, Youlgreave and Birchover from Darley Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Darley Bridge - Wensley Dale - Northern Dale - Ash Plantation - Brightgate Farm - Bonsall Moor - The Limestone Way - Luntor Rocks - Winster - Westhill Farm - Robin Hood's Stride - Harthill Moor - Harthill Moor Wood - Bleakley Dike - River Bradford - Bradford Dale - Youlgreave - Rhienstor Plantation - Greenfield Farm - Stoney Ley Wood - Rocking Stone Farm - Birchover - Uppertown Farm - Clough Wood - Sabine Hey Wood - Cowley Knowl - Darley Bridge

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Walk d152 Monyash, Youlgreave, Bradford Dale, Middleton-by-Youlgreave and Kenslow Knoll from Sparklow, Hurdlow

Long but lovely walk in the beautiful derbyshire dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	15 miles (24 km)
Ascent:	1,831ft (558m)
Time:	7.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk d152 Monyash, Youlgreave, Bradford Dale, Middleton-by-Youlgreave and Kenslow Knoll from Sparklow, Hurdlow pdf

Route Summary:

Hurdlow - Sparklow - The High Peak Trail - Hutmoor Butts - The Limestone Way - Monyash - One Ash Grange Farm - Calling Low Farm - Cales Dale - Moor Lane - Youlgreave - Lomberdale Hall - Middleton-by-Youlgreave - Rake Wood - Little Rookery Plantation - Kenslow Farm - Kenslow Knoll - Ringham Low (Friden) - Mere Farm - Green Lane (Friden) - The High Peak Trail - Sparklow - Hurdlow

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