Peak District Hikes
This walk explores the iconic Pule Hill and loops around Butterley Reservoir, with panoramic moorland views and waterfalls galore. At just over 6 miles this is a great afternoon hike. ... READ MORE »
This 6 mile scramble walk explores some of the quieter parts of the Peak District. Starting from Crowden we headed up Coombes Clough, a Grade 1-2 scramble, to Lads Leap and then to the Featherbed Moss trig point before descending via the beautiful Laddow Rocks into Crowden. This is a challenging adventure hike away from the crowds, with stunning views and waterfalls galore. ... READ MORE »
Black Hill is the highest point in West Yorkshire and its peat groughs and hags have a rugged beauty all of their own. This walk explores Black Hill away from the Pennine Way, and visits two of the plane crash sites up on the plateau - the Sabre Mk 2 19234 and the Fairey Swordfish Mk 1 P4223. ... READ MORE »
Rydal Cave is a huge cavern below Loughrigg Fell. It's one of the must-see things to visit in the Lake District and this scenic 2 mile walk explores the cave and the bluebells on Loughrigg Terrace, above Rydal Water. If you're looking for free things to do in Ambleside, exploring the Rydal Caves is a great idea. ... READ MORE »
The Kentmere Horseshoe is a true Lake District classic and is one of the remotest hikes in the Lake District. There are a few variations of the Kentmere Horseshoe, but this version visits 8 Wainwrights (Yoke, Ill Bell, Froswick, Thornthwaite Crag, Mardale Ill Bell, Harter Fell, Kentmere Pike and Shipman Knotts) over almost 13 miles. ... READ MORE »
Looking to explore the Central Fells around Grasmere? This Greenburn Round walk includes 4 Wainwright summits of Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag and Steel Fell and at 7 miles is a great day out on the hills. ... READ MORE »
Rannerdale Knotts might be one of the smaller Wainwrights but is definitely worth a visit, especially when the famous Rannerdale bluebells are in full bloom. This walk explores the bluebell valley and climbs to the summit to enjoy the views. Rannerdale Knotts might be one of the smaller Wainwrights but is definitely worth a visit, especially when the famous Rannerdale bluebells are in full ... READ MORE »
This Torside Reservoirs walk explores the Longdendale Valley and the Longdendale Chain of reservoirs, extending from Woodhead Reservoir to Bottoms Reservoir. At 13 miles this walk is relatively low level, with only a small climb near the Woodhead Tunnels. ... READ MORE »
This is an up-and-down hike of 4 miles on the Dodd fell summit trail, a relatively small fell of 502m with amazing views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwent Water. The walk starts from the Old Sawmill tea rooms and should take around 2-3 hours. ... READ MORE »
This walk in the Wythop and Lorton Fells ticks off 7 Wainwrights in one walk: Graystones, Ling Fell, Sale Fell, Broom Fell, Lord's Seat, Barf and Whinlatter. Although these aren't huge summits, this is a challenging 12.5 mile walk exploring the peaceful North Western Fells. The North Western Fells are characterised by soaring east-west ridges and an absence of mountain tarns, and are wilder and ... READ MORE »
