The Peak District is home to many stunning places, from vast rugged moorlands to rolling fields, but where are the best Peak District sunrise spots? This quick guide will show you where to go if you want to catch a sunrise in the Peak District. This New Year we couldn't decide whether to head out for a sunset or a sunrise (my days of being in a nightclub until 2am are long gone now!). You can't ... READ MORE »
Archives for January 2023
Kinder Scout Dog Stone via Sandy Heys and Cluther Rocks
This is a 7.6 mile Kinder Scout walk, starting in Bowden Bridge and climbing up Sandy Heys before heading along the plateau to The Edge trig point, Kinder Downfall and then down through Cluther Rocks in search of the Kinder Scout Dog Stone. ... READ MORE »
Whitwell Moor Trig Point
This is a short walk up to Whitwell Moor trig point from Underbank Reservoir. At 4 miles, this is a perfect walk for a Sunday and you could stop off at The Olde Mustard Pot on Mortimer Road for some lunch. Whitwell Moor is near Stocksbridge and the summit of the hill, where Whitwell Moor trig point is, is at 359m above sea level. Surrounded by beautiful moorland the trig has great views ... READ MORE »
Curbar Edge Walk with Froggatt Edge and White Edge
This gentle Curbar Edge walk also takes in White Edge and Froggatt Edge, making it a lovely 3 Edges Walk exploring the beautiful Peak District gritstone edges. It's just under 10km (6 miles long) and doesn't have many steep climbs. ... READ MORE »
Ladybower Reservoir Plugholes
Have you seen the dramatic Ladybower Reservoir plugholes? This blog post will show you where they are, so you can see these amazing features for yourself! What are the Ladybower plugholes? The Ladybower Reservoir "plugholes" are actually Bellmouth spillways. These are effectively drains and are a way for the water levels in Ladybower Reservoir to be regulated, with the excess water to flow ... READ MORE »
Matlock to Oker Hill and High Tor
This walk is just under 8.5 miles and starts in Matlock, heading up to Masson Hill, Oker Hill trig point and High Tor pleasure grounds. There's lots to see on this walk, including spectacular views from High Tor with the optional challenge of Giddy Edge. ... READ MORE »
Brown Knoll Stone Igloo Walk
This 8.5 mile walk explores the moors to the south of Kinder Scout including the Brown Knoll stone igloo, Brown Knoll trig point and Kinder Low trig point before heading back into Barber Booth via Jacobs Ladder. This is a challenging moorland walk best saved for a dry day! The stone igloo near Brown Knoll is a fabulous little shelter on the moors near the Cowburn Tunnel air shaft which looks ... READ MORE »
Ladybower Reservoir Walk With Win Hill
This Ladybower Reservoir walk is 7.8 miles long and explores the woodland surrounding the reservoir as well as Win Hill with it's stunning far reaching views. Starting from Haggwater Bridge, this walk only has two steep climbs and is the gentle way to climb Win Hill. ... READ MORE »
