Peak District Hikes
Taking your kids out on hikes is a great way to keep them fit and active, and spend quality time with them. Being outside in the fresh air, exploring new places together - it sounds idyllic, right? If you are wondering how to make walking with kids fun rather than a whingefest, here are some top tips for hiking with kids. We've been taking Hols on walks ever since she could walk. We ... READ MORE »
This walk is a mini Edale Skyline circular walk, being a shorter version of the 20 mile walking challenge that is the Edale Skyline. At 17 miles, this walk takes in 4 Peak District Ethels (Lord's Seat, Brown Knoll, Lose Hill and Mam Tor) as well as 3 Peak District trig points (Brown Knoll, Edale Moor and Mam Tor). You could also add in Grindslow Knoll as a slight detour to make it a 5 Ethels walk. ... READ MORE »
This Mam Tor and Rushup Edge circular walk takes in 5 Peak District Ethels and is a brilliant way to spend a day in the Peak District. At just over 8 miles this is a challenging walk, starting from Mam Tor then heading along Rushup Edge to Lords Seat, to Gautries Hill, Eldon Hill and Slitherstone Hill before returning to the car park at Mam Tor. If you are looking for a walking route that ... READ MORE »
We'd set ourselves a challenge of completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks with our little girl this year. If you are looking at whether to take on any of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks with kids, here's our Whernside circular route, taking in Force Gill waterfall too. ... READ MORE »
The Trinnacle is a bit of an Instagram hero - there are so many photos of it, with the beautiful view in the background. It's not the easiest of things to find though, with it being a challenging hike up, so here's how to find The Trinnacle at Dovestone Reservoir (also known as the Trinnacle Trail). ... READ MORE »
Looking for a walking route for the Axe Edge trig point? This walk takes in Axe Edge trig point, Oliver Hill, Cheeks Hill and heads back via Three Shires Head. With 3 Peak District Ethels, a trig point and the beautiful surroundings of Three Shires Head, this circular Peak District walk is 15km. ... READ MORE »
This Underbank Reservoir walk is a 4.5km circular walk in Midhopestones, Penistone. Taking in the beautiful scenery around Underbank Reservoir, this walk is a gentle walk in the Peak District suitable for kids. The walk around Underbank Reservoir in Midhopestones heads through beautiful woodland and past the reservoir which has lovely views. Starting from Mortimer Road, you pass The Potters ... READ MORE »
This 4 mile Grindslow Knoll circular walk starts in the pretty village of Edale, the start of the Pennine Way, and takes you scrambling up the stunning Grindsbrook Clough. Grindslow Knoll is one of the highest peaks in the Peak District and is definitely worth a visit. ... READ MORE »
Looking for walks on Saddleworth Moor? This 5 mile walk from Binn Green car park climbs up on the moors above Saddleworth, giving amazing views across Dove Stone Reservoir and the Peak District moors. Taking in various amazing rock formations over Aldermans Hill, Dick Hill and Broadstone Hill, as well as the war memorial, this walk also takes you to Broadstone Hill trig point. This is a great ... READ MORE »
If you are looking for an easy Peak District walk, this Torside Reservoir circular walk might be the one for you. Using part of the Trans Pennine Trail, this scenic Peak District 4.64 mile walk is a great one to do with kids. It's a perfect Peak District walk for families. ... READ MORE »
