Peak District Hikes
This hike explores the moorland to the south-west of the Kinder Scout Nature Reserve. It visits the trig points at Kinder Low and Brown Knoll as well as the 4 Ethels of Kinder Scout, Brown Knoll, South Head and Mount Famine. Not bad for a walk under 8 miles! ... READ MORE »
I love reading classic books and Jane Eyre is one of my all time favourites. I only learned recently that there is a Jane Eyre trail in Hathersage, visiting some of the places that inspired the novel including North Lees House and Stanage Edge. Here's our version of the Jane Eyre trail! ... READ MORE »
This Win Hill and Ladybower Reservoir loop is 8 miles. Passing the famous Ladybower plugholes, the walk heads up to Win Hill, passing the ruins of Win Hill Barn, and then along Wooler Knoll to the Hope Cross before passing through Hope Woodlands next to Ladybower Reservoir. There's only one major climb, and then it's flattish or downhillish all the way! ... READ MORE »
This walk starts from the Woodhead Tunnel and heads high onto the bleak moorland, exploring the Dean Head Stones and then the Shepherds Meeting Stones before heading back via the Lady Cross and the Trans Pennine Trail. This is a great walk if you like peace and tranquillity. ... READ MORE »
This walk took us up Wilderness Gully West, a Grade 1 scramble in the Chew Valley, to find the wreckage of the De Havilland Mosquito B Mk16 PF395 on the Chew Hills. This 5 mile walk explores off the beaten track, avoiding most of the crowds at Dove Stone Reservoir. ... READ MORE »
Tryfan, Glyder Fach, and Glyder Fawr form a trio of striking peaks in Eryri, North Wales, renowned for their rugged beauty and challenging terrain. Tryfan (918m), often recognized for its dramatic, jagged profile, is one of the most distinctive peaks in the UK. Continuing on the route, Glyder Fach (994m) boasts remarkable rock formations, including the iconic “Cantilever Stone,” a ... READ MORE »
This Kinder Scout 3 trig point walk starts from Edale and bags the 3 Kinder Scout trig points. It's 13 miles and involves crossing the plateau twice, but it's a great day out on the hills. ... READ MORE »
This walk explores the mysterious Cathedral Cave and Hodge Close Quarry, aka Britain's Scariest Cave! Starting from Hodge Close Quarry car park, the walk is just under 4 miles long and explores some of the industrial history of the area. Hodge Close Quarry is located near the village of Coniston in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. It's a popular spot for climbers, divers, and ... READ MORE »
Looking for a fun way to climb Kinder Scout away from the crowds? This route took us via Jaggers Clough, a lesser known scramble, onto the Kinder Scout plateau and then follows the edge paths around Nether Tor and Upper Tor before descending via Grinds Brook. This 8 mile walk is ideal for those who love a scramble! ... READ MORE »
The Derwent Valley Skyline is not a walk for the faint hearted. It's 24.5 miles of unforgiving Dark Peak terrain, with the finest bogs and peat groughs for you get your boots stuck in. This route involves lots of off path sections, so good navigation is a must! Leaving Derwent Edge the walk visits Margery Hill, Outer Edge and Bleaklow Stones before returning via Crook Hill, visiting 4 trig points ... READ MORE »
