Peak District Hikes
This Higher Shelf Stones walk explores some of the quieter parts of the Peak District as well as one of the other Peak District plane crash sites, the Dakota C47. This walk involves a couple of Grade 1 scrambles up Ashton Clough to James's Thorn, down Wigan Clough and up Dowstones Clough before heading to the Higher Shelf Stones trig point and the B29 Super Fortress plane crash site near ... READ MORE »
This Peak District walk takes you close to the summit of Aleck Low and to Wolfscote Hill. At 9 miles this walk through the Peak District National Park is lovely to do in Spring. ... READ MORE »
This Peak District Ethels walk is 12 miles and starts from Whaley Bridge, before heading to Eccles Pike, Sponds Hill trig point and Black Hill (Whaley Moor) then back to Whaley Bridge along the canal. This Eccles Pike walk includes some steep climbs and some off path sections, especially up Black Hill which is quite boggy near the top. ... READ MORE »
This 10 Reservoirs walk is a slight adaptation on the one devised by the Long Distance Walkers Association which is a 22.8 mile challenge Peak District walk. This is a beautiful moorland walk over the Saddleworth Moors, but includes some severe climbs, including a scramble up Rimmon Pit Clough, a climb up Black Hill and a steep climb up Crowden Valley towards Laddow Rocks. ... READ MORE »
The Fairfield Horseshoe is one of the classic Lake District ridge walks, with spectacular views. This is an 11 mile walk, with the traditional route taking in 8 Wainwright peaks: Nab Scar, Heron Pike, Great Rigg, Fairfield, Hart Crag, Dove Crag, High Pike and Low Pike, starting from Ambleside and finishing at the Rydal Hall Grot. We chose to tackle this challenging Lake District walk in ... READ MORE »
This challenging Black Hill Peak District walk is 23 miles and takes in 4 Peak District trig points, including Featherbed Moss, Black Hill, West Nab and Hey Edge. It also takes in the County Top of Black Chew Head and the amazing Laddow Rocks. This is a challenging long distance walk in the Peak District but showcases the absolute best of the Dark Peak. ... READ MORE »
This 9 mile circular walk explores Beeley Moor and the Bronze Age burial cairn of Hob Hursts House, before heading to the Harland Edge trig point. ... READ MORE »
This Birchen Edge walk is a short walk in the Peak District, perfect for kids as there is lots to explore! At under 2 miles, this is an easy family friendly hike. ... READ MORE »
This Win Hill walk also takes in Crook Hill and Ladybower Reservoir and is a 8.5 mile Peak District walk. Bagging the Peak District Ethels of Win Hill and Crook Hill, as well as the Win Hill trig point, this is a great long Peak District walk with a pub stop. ... READ MORE »
This Kinder Scout walk starts from The Snake Pass Inn and involves a steep scramble up Nether Red Clough onto Kinder Scout, before heading along The Edge to The Edge trig point then along to Kinder Downfall. It then takes you back down Fair Brook, home to a beautiful series of waterfalls and natural pools, so if you are looking for a quieter way up Kinder Scout, or a Kinder Scout waterfall walk, ... READ MORE »
