Family Walks in The Peak District
Looking for a walking route for the Axe Edge trig point? This walk takes in Axe Edge trig point, Oliver Hill, Cheeks Hill and heads back via Three Shires Head. With 3 Peak District Ethels, a trig point and the beautiful surroundings of Three Shires Head, this circular Peak District walk is 15km. ... READ MORE »
This Underbank Reservoir walk is a 4.5km circular walk in Midhopestones, Penistone. Taking in the beautiful scenery around Underbank Reservoir, this walk is a gentle walk in the Peak District suitable for kids. The walk around Underbank Reservoir in Midhopestones heads through beautiful woodland and past the reservoir which has lovely views. Starting from Mortimer Road, you pass The Potters ... READ MORE »
This 4 mile Grindslow Knoll circular walk starts in the pretty village of Edale, the start of the Pennine Way, and takes you scrambling up the stunning Grindsbrook Clough. Grindslow Knoll is one of the highest peaks in the Peak District and is definitely worth a visit. ... READ MORE »
Looking for walks on Saddleworth Moor? This walk from Binn Green car park climbs up on the moors above Saddleworth, giving amazing views across Dove Stone Reservoir and the Peak District moors. Taking in various amazing rock formations over Aldermans Hill, Dick Hill and Broadstone Hill, as well as the war memorial, this walk also takes you to Broadstone Hill trig point. This is a great alternative ... READ MORE »
If you are looking for an easy Peak District walk, this Torside Reservoir circular walk might be the one for you. Using part of the Trans Pennine Trail, this scenic Peak District walk is a great one to do with kids. It's a perfect Peak District walk for families. ... READ MORE »
This Stanedge Edge circular walk is just over 11km and takes in High Neb trig point, Stanedge Pole, White Path Moss trig point and Higger Tor, meaning you can get 2 trig points for the Peak District Trig Point Challenge and 4 Peak District Ethels! This is a lovely scenic walk which is a great walk for kids to do as there is plenty to see! ... READ MORE »
A few months ago I stumbled across a new challenge in the Peak District - a list of 95 Peak District Ethels! Here's our Peak District Ethels list, with walking routes to help you bag those Ethels. So what is an Ethel? These are 95 hills in the peak District which are "over 400m above sea level and significant lower prominent hills". Named after Ethel Haythornthwaite, the pioneer ... READ MORE »
The walk up Mam Tor is one of the most popular walks in the Peak District, and for good reason! It's a short walk to the summit but the views are amazing. The sunrise on Mam Tor can be epic! This Mam Tor short walk starts at the car park at Mam Nick and you can be at the top in 20-30 minutes. The short walk up Mam Tor is via a mainly paved path with stone steps, making it a really popular ... READ MORE »
Looking for walks from Bakewell? Last weekend we headed to beautiful Bakewell to bag two trig points (Calton Pastures and Noton Barn) and a Peak District peak of Lees Moor. This circular walk is just short of 14km long and takes in woodland and beautiful Derbyshire countryside before heading back into Bakewell. ... READ MORE »
Here's another trig point circular walk for you! This walk takes in Back Tor trig point and the Peak District peak of Lost Lad and is a pleasant walk over moorland of just under 10km. Exploring Derwent Edge, you'll see fabulous millstone grit deposits and beautiful moorland views. You'll also bag two Peak District Ethels! ... READ MORE »
