Peak District Hikes
This Thor's Cave walk starts in the pretty village of Wetton and explores the stunning Thor's Cave before heading along the Manifold Way to Ecton Hill via the Sugar Loaf and Nan Tor cave. This 6.5 mile walk also has a pub stop. ... READ MORE »
This walk explores the rugged wilderness of the Dark Peak on the moors above Holmfirth, discovering the crash site of the B24-H Liberator "Sack Time" on Twizle Head Moss. This is a 4 mile walk over some challenging moorland terrain and the weather can change quickly up here (it's why the plane crashed!). ... READ MORE »
This is one of my favourite Peak District walks, heading up onto the beautiful moors above Derwent Reservoir. Heading up Walkers Clough, the route passes Lost Lad and Back Tor before wandering along Cartledge Stones Ridge before wandering back down the stunning Abbey Brook, one of the hidden gems of the Peak District. This route is 10 miles with a steep climb to Lost Lad, and ... READ MORE »
This Peak District walk explores one of the quieter parts of the National Park, starting from Old Glossop and heading up onto Bleaklow Head and round to Cock Hill via Widboar Grain and Torside Castle. This 8 mile walk heads out over wild, rugged terrain, and good navigation and sturdy footwear are definitely necessary. ... READ MORE »
If you're looking for a quieter part of the Lake District to hike, the Northern Fells could be the place for you. Nestled in the shadow of the mighty Skiddaw are the Uldale Fells, a collection of smaller, rounder fells that get significantly less footfall than the honeypot summits. This 8 mile walk bags 5 Wainwrights: Longlands Fell, Brae Fell, Great Sca Fell, Meal Fell and Great Cockup. ... READ MORE »
Alfred Wainwright put together 7 guide books to the 214 Lakeland fells between 1952 and 1966 called the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells. The fells are now fondly known as Wainwrights and it's a great challenge to visit the summit of each one. This is just a quick list of Wainwrights by book, and a record of the walks we've done to tick them off. Each green link will take you to a walk ... READ MORE »
If you're looking for a fun Bleaklow route, this could be the one for you! It involves a Grade 2 scramble up Shining Clough and heads off over open moorland to find the air crash site of the Wellington R1011 which crashed in 1943. We then had a wander to Near Black Clough before returning to the car. This walk is just over 7 miles long. This walk involves LOTS of off path sections over open ... READ MORE »
This Skiddaw walk explores the Northern Fells of the Lake District and visits 6 Wainwright fells - Bakestall, Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man, Carl Side, Long Side and Ullock Pike. It also visits Whitewater Dash Falls, a stunning waterfall at the base of Bakestall with pools for a wild dip. This 9.9 mile walk is a great day on the fells. ... READ MORE »
Easy Walks in the Peak District The Peak District National Park is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With its picturesque landscapes, bleak, rugged moorlands, incredible views and tranquil valleys, it offers a wide range of walking trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels, from challenging all day hikes to Peak District short trails. In this blog post, ... READ MORE »
This Blencathra hike starts from Scales and heads up to Scales Tarn before traversing the Sharp Edge scramble, paying a quick visit to Atkinsons Pike before reaching the summit of Blencathra. It then descends the grade 1 scramble of Halls Fell Ridge before returning to the start. This is a classic route in the Lake District Northern Fells at just over 5 miles. ... READ MORE »
