Looking for a Shining Tor circular walk? This is a Peak District circular walk of around 11km (just over 6 miles) and takes in Foxlow Edge, Shining Tor and Cats Tor. These are 3 of the 105 Peak District peaks on the Peak District Peak Bagging Challenge and are on the Peak District Ethels Challenge too, so it was great to get them ticked off. ... READ MORE »
Archives for November 2021
How to Find Folly Dolly Falls
Wondering how to find Folly Dolly Falls? This hidden gem of a waterfall is in Meltham and is a short walk from the village centre. Read on for the walking route to Folly Dolly Falls, where to park to visit Folly Dolly Falls, and more. It's one of the waterfalls near me and a real must visit in Meltham! ... READ MORE »
Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill, High Edge and Hollins Hill 4 Peaks
This Chrome Hill, Parkhouse Hill, High Edge and Hollins Hill walk is a lovely Peak District circular walk. At just under 10km it's not too long distance-wise but does involve some steep climbs and scrambling so is more challenging. As well as the Dragons Back Walk, we've added on two extra nearby peaks as part of the Peak District Ethels challenge. ... READ MORE »
Featherbed Top
Featherbed Top is an open, bleak expanse of moorland just off the Snake Pass. If you are taking part in the Peak District peak bagging challenge or Ethel bagging challenge it's quite an easy one to tick off your list, and can be collected as part of a longer walk out to Bleaklow or Higher Shelfstones. ... READ MORE »
How to Find Middle Black Clough Waterfall
Wondering how to find Middle Black Clough Waterfall? This stunning secret waterfall in the Peak District is hidden away in the Longdendale valley and is a short distance (approx 30 minutes walk) from the Trans Pennine Trail at Birchen Bank Wood. It's one of the waterfalls near me, and a beautiful place to visit (especially for an Autumn walk!). Read on to find out how to get to this Peak District ... READ MORE »
Mount Famine, South Head and Chinley Churn Walk
This circular walk takes in Mount Famine, South Head and Chinley Churn. It takes you through beautiful countryside with stunning views from each of the summits, and the old Cracken Edge quarry at Chinley Churn is great for exploring. At just under 10km, this walk is lovely if you're hiking with kids in the Peak District - you can finish the walk after the first two peaks if little legs are getting ... READ MORE »
Lantern Pike Circular Walk
This Lantern Pike circular walk takes in the fallen trig point at Lantern Pike, the peak at Cown Edge and the trig point at Harry Hut before heading over Burnt Hill back to The Lantern Pike pub. Why not try this circular hike in the Peak District next time you fancy a walk out (or to get multiple trig points in one day!). ... READ MORE »
Crowden to White Low and Hey Edge
This route from Crowden to White Low and Hey Edge takes you over beautiful moorland. It's just under 9km and takes in Hey Edge trig point and Crowden Quarry as well as a Peak District Ethel. ... READ MORE »
Britland Edge Hill and Dead Edge End Walk
Fancy a walk on the moors to Britland Edge Hill and Dead Edge End? This is a there-and-back moorland walk near Holmfirth starting at Holme Moss Car Park. These are two Peak District Ethels and take you to a lesser known part of the Peak District. ... READ MORE »
