Looking for a long walk around Dove Stone Reservoir? This 21 mile walk in the Peak District is over the Saddleworth moors around Dove Stone Reservoir. Taking in Aldermans Hill, the Pots and Pans Stone and War Memorial, Broadstone Hill trig point, Rimmon Pit Clough, Birchen Clough, The Trinnacle, Ashway Cross, Alphin Pike trig point and then a lap round Dove Stone Reservoir and Yeoman Hey Reservoir ... READ MORE »
Archives for March 2022
Holme to Black Hill to Crowden Circular Walk
This Black Hill to Crowden walk from Holme Village heads up to Black Hill in the Peak District via Issue Clough then heads down to Crowden past Laddow Rocks, before climbing back to Black Hill past Westend Moss and White Low. It's a 16.5 mile circular walk in the Peak District that covers bleak, moorland terrain. ... READ MORE »
Honley to Meltham Circular Walk
Looking for beautiful walks in Holmfirth? Try this Honley to Meltham circular walk. This 9 mile walk starts in the pretty village of Honley and passes through beautiful Holme Valley countryside to the Pennine village of Meltham, as well as a visit to the stunning Folly Dolly Falls. This route also includes a walk through Honley Woods, a beautiful ancient woodland full of history and wildlife. ... READ MORE »
Y Garn Via The Devil’s Kitchen
In a break from our usual Peak District walks, here's a walk we did in the beautiful Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia! We climbed Y Garn via the Devil's Kitchen. This is our route for the Y Garn walk, which we did with our little girl. ... READ MORE »
Cooks Study Moss and Hades Circular Walk
This Cooks Study Moss and Hades circular walk is a lovely walk on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Taking in beautiful moorland views, and views over Ramsden Reservoir from the beehive cairn, you'll also pass the ruins of the farm at Hades. Here's the route for this Hade Edge circular walk in Holmfirth. ... READ MORE »
Alport Castles and Westend Moor Trig Point
This weekend we went on a Fairholmes to Alport Castles walk, passing the Westend Moor trig point on our circular walk. This 12 mile walk covers some challenging Peak District moorland but the views are amazing, and Alport Castles is a must visit in the Peak District. ... READ MORE »
Castleton to Mam Tor Circular Walk via Cave Dale
This Mam Tor walk starts in Castleton and heads up through Cave Dale before climbing Mam Tor, along to Hollins Cross then back down to Castleton. It's a lovely scenic Peak District walk of 6 miles. ... READ MORE »
Ingbirchworth Reservoir Circular Walk
This Ingbirchworth Reservoir circular walk is a nice gentle family walk. At 1.5 miles it's a great short walk with kids, and the terrain is pretty gentle all the way around the reservoir. This loop trail takes you around the edge of the reservoir. Parking for Ingbirchworth Reservoir is on street only, so we parked in a lay-by on Wellthorne Lane. There's a gate leading to the footpaths around ... READ MORE »
Langsett to Margery Hill, High Stones and Outer Edge
This Langsett to Margery Hill walk is a 12 mile stomp over the Peak District moorland. Starting from Langsett Reservoir, this walk heads over the Howden Moors to the Margery Hill trig point, then over Howden Edge to High Stones, then to Outer Edge trig point before heading back to Langsett via Harden Moor. ... READ MORE »
Holme to Black Hill Circular Walk
Looking for a Black Hill walk in the Peak District? This 7.5 mile circular walk is from Holme to Black Hill and Blackpool Bridge and is one of the quieter walks in the Peak District. Here's our Black Hill to Blackpool Bridge walk map and directions. ... READ MORE »
