This is a short walk around Teggs Nose Country Park, a country park and former quarry in Macclesfield on the edge of the Peak District. This is a short walk, perfect for smaller children, at 1.5 miles in total. ... READ MORE »
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Winnats Pass and Mam Tor Circular Walk | 6 Miles
This Winnats Pass walk is a short walk along Winnats Pass and then heads off over The Broken Road to Hollins Cross before heading along The Great Ridge to Back Tor and Lose Hill, before returning along the ridge to Mam Tor. This walk is 6.3 miles. ... READ MORE »
Derwent Reservoirs Circular (Dambusters Challenge Walk)
This is an epic Peak District walk covering almost 24 miles of moorland above Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs made famous by the Dambusters during World War 2. Taking in some of the more well known Peak District peaks such as Win Hill, Alport Castles, Back Tor and Lost Lad, this is a great long Peak District walk. ... READ MORE »
Black Hill, West Nab and Blackpool Bridge | 10 Miles
This Dark Peak walk starts in the pretty village of Holme and heads up to Soldier's Lump, Black Hill via Issue Clough waterfall before a trip along the Pennine Way to West Nab, then back via Blackpool Bridge to Holme. This walk is just over 10 miles. This walk will bag you two Ethels, West Nab and Black Hill, as well as trig points at each, a beautiful waterfall at Issue Clough and ... READ MORE »
Bleaklow Plane Crash Walk | 15 Miles
This 14.5 mile walk starts in Glossop and heads up onto Higher Shelf Stones, Bleaklow Head, Featherbed Top, Mill Hill and Harry Hut, passing 3 Peak District air crash sites on the way. This walk bags 4 of the Peak District Ethels as well. This Bleaklow plane crash walk features tough terrain and remote moorland locations. ... READ MORE »
Blacka Moor Plantation Trig Point Walk | 4 Miles
This walk in the Peak District starts near Hathersage and explores the Blacka Moor Nature Reserve, bagging the Blacka Plantation trig point and Houndkirk Hill. This walk is under 4 miles. ... READ MORE »
Chatsworth Walk | 8 Miles
This Chatsworth walk is a perfect winter walk in the Peak District. It's a 8 mile wander around the Chatsworth Park and Edensor, spotting the famous Chatsworth deer herds, The Hunting Tower, Emperor Lake and more. Chatsworth House Christmas displays have become the stuff of legend, and this is a great walk to bring the festive feeling in (without spending a fortune). ... READ MORE »
Surprise View Circular Walk | 2 Miles
This is a short Surprise View circular walk exploring Over Owler Tor and the Mother Cap too! This is one of the best Peak District walks with kids, as it's fairly short at less than 2 miles and there isn't much climbing up steep hills, but little explorers will love the rock formations and old millstones. This is also a great Peak District sunrise and sunset spot as it's a short walk with ... READ MORE »
Kinder Scout Perimeter Walk | 16 Miles
This Kinder Scout Perimeter walk winds it's way around the edges of the plateau forming the highest mountain in the Peak District, Kinder Scout. This walk is 16.3 miles long and explores the perimeter of Kinder Scout. ... READ MORE »
Best Peak District Walks for Boxing Day
Looking for the best Peak District walks for Boxing Day? There's nothing nicer than getting the family together on Boxing Day and heading out for a walk. This post is a collection of the best Peak District walks for Boxing Day to hopefully give you some inspiration. These are all walks with a pub stop and are in various places in the Peak District. You might also like ... READ MORE »