Peak District Hikes
This walk is a circular walk around the beautiful Derbyshire countryside visiting the famous Dragon's Back - Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill. While it's not overly long in distance it makes up for this in terrain, involving some steep climbs and scrambling in places. We added on two extra nearby peaks, High Edge and Hollins Hill, so you can bag 4 Peak District Ethels in one walk. ... READ MORE »
Featherbed Top is an open, bleak expanse of moorland just off the Snake Pass. If you are taking part in the Peak District peak bagging challenge or Ethel bagging challenge it's quite an easy one to tick off your list, and can be collected as part of a longer walk out to Bleaklow, Kinder Scout or Higher Shelfstones. ... READ MORE »
Wondering how to find Middle Black Clough Waterfall? This stunning secret waterfall in the Peak District is hidden away in the Longdendale valley and is a short distance (approx 30 minutes walk) from the Trans Pennine Trail at Birchen Bank Wood. It's one of the waterfalls near me, and a beautiful place to visit (especially for an Autumn walk!). Read on to find out how to get to this Peak District ... READ MORE »
This circular walk takes in Mount Famine, South Head and Chinley Churn. It takes you through beautiful countryside with stunning views from each of the summits, and the old Cracken Edge quarry at Chinley Churn is great for exploring. At just under 6 miles, this walk is lovely if you're hiking with kids in the Peak District - you can finish the walk after the first two peaks if little legs are ... READ MORE »
This Lantern Pike circular walk takes in the fallen trig point at Lantern Pike, the peak at Cown Edge and the trig point at Harry Hut before heading over Burnt Hill back to The Lantern Pike pub. Why not try this circular hike in the Peak District next time you fancy a walk out (or to get multiple trig points in one day!). ... READ MORE »
This route from Crowden to White Low and Hey Edge takes you over beautiful moorland. It's just under 9km and takes in Hey Edge trig point and Crowden Quarry as well as a Peak District Ethel. ... READ MORE »
Fancy a walk on the moors to Britland Edge Hill and Dead Edge End? This is a there-and-back moorland walk near Holmfirth starting at Holme Moss Car Park. These are two Peak District Ethels and take you to a lesser known part of the Peak District. ... READ MORE »
Located just below Black Hill, this Wessenden Moor circular hike is a 6km circular route taking in the scenic moorland, streams and farmland of the Wessenden Moor. With views down to Digley reservoir, this is a great Holmfirth walk to do with kids (but we snuck out while our daughter was at school so didn't take her with us). If you are looking for walks in the Holmfirth area, get the route map ... READ MORE »
Wondering what kit you need for a day hike? Check out this list of 10 hiking essentials and be prepared for your next hike! When it comes to hiking in places like the Peak District or Lake District it pays to be prepared. Up on the fells and mountains the weather can change suddenly and if you are unprepared it's all too easy to end up in a pickle. Making sure you have all ... READ MORE »
Looking for the route to Ingleborough from Ingleton? This 14km hike starts in the pretty village of Ingleton and heads up to the summit of Ingleborough before returning via Little Ingleborough. This is the second of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks with kids that we've attempted. Photo by Roving Wanders on Unsplash because we had zero views! ... READ MORE »
