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 »
Archives for February 2025
Lathkill Dale Waterfall Walk | 7 Miles
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 »
Kinder Scout, Brown Knoll, South Head and Mount Famine | 8 Miles
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 »
Jane Eyre Trail – Hathersage | 5 Miles
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 »