Peak District Hikes
Derbyshire has some of the best Peak District walks to try. There are classic hikes, such as Mam Tor and the Great Ridge, hikes from Castleton and Hathersage, and some off the beaten path routes exploring the rugged Derwent Valley. Whether you want a short walk to an amazing viewpoint or sunset spot or a longer, more challenging hike such as the Edale Skyline, here are some Derbyshire Peak ... READ MORE »
This beautiful walk will take you high onto the fells above Mungrisdale. The route starts at Mungrisdale with a steep climb to Souther Fell, before crossing Scales Beck and out and back to Mungrisdale Common. It then heads up to Bannerdale Crags, and then climbs to the highest point along this 11 mile route, Bowscale Fell. ... READ MORE »
A classic Peak District scramble, with a twist! This Grindsbrook Clough scramble walk avoids the crowds before visiting Grindslow Knoll, then hiking along the tops to descend via Ringing Roger, and is 7 miles, perfect for a morning or afternoon out on the hills. ... READ MORE »
If you're looking for a walk from Chatsworth that is packed with history, this Three Monuments circular walk is just the thing. The walk visits a number of interesting places including Nelson's Monument (to commemorate the victory at Trafalgar) and Wellington's Monument to the victory at Waterloo. There's a trig point as well! This walk visits Baslow Edge, where the Baslow highland cows can ... READ MORE »
This walk explores the gritstone edges of Bamford Edge and Stanage Edge, including the cave known as Robin Hoods Cave, then heads over to Higger Tor and Carl Wark before visiting Surprise View. The route then returns along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. This is a great route if you're ticking off the Peak District Ethels - you bag 3 in this 15.5 mile walk, plus 2 trig points. ... READ MORE »
This walk takes you through the beautiful Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve, packed with wildlife and waterfalls as well as history. With traces of the area's industrial past dotted around, caves to explore and stunning views from the head of the gorge, this 7 mile walk also passes the beautiful Lathkill Dale waterfall on the River Lathkill. ... READ MORE »
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 »
