Peak District Hikes
This circular walk on the very northern edge of the Peak District takes in the rugged moorlands around Dovestone Reservoir, including a waterfall scramble up to The Trinnacle and a moorland walk with spectacular views. This is a great adventure walk of 13.5 miles, popularly known as The Trinnacle Trail. ... READ MORE »
Did you know there are 88 trig points in the Peak District? Visiting all the Peak District trig points has become a popular walking challenge, so here are some Peak District trig point walks to help you tick them off your list. The trig points (officially triangulation pillars) were originally used by the Ordnance Survey to map out the country but are now obsolete since GPS came along. ... READ MORE »
This Peak District walk (just) takes you from Teggs Nose to White Nancy, exploring the beautiful countryside near Macclesfield and Bollington with its rolling hills and farmland. This 6.5 mile walk starts in the Teggs Nose Country Park. ... READ MORE »
Embark on a journey of exploration through the Peak District with these 5 scenic walking routes. Each route will take you through spectacular landscapes, featuring breath taking views and an abundance of natural beauty. If you're looking for a unique outdoor adventure, the Peak District is a great place to explore. With its rolling hills, steep ravines, and hidden pathways full of ... READ MORE »
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 »
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 »
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. ... READ MORE »
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 »
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 »
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 »
