Peak District Hikes
This Dovestone Reservoir to Alphin Pike circular hike is a perfect Autumn walk in the Peak District. Taking in the reservoir, waterfalls, woodland, moorland, amazing rock formations and Alphin Pike trig point, there's something for everyone. The walk has a couple of challenging parts but is definitely worth the climb. ... READ MORE »
Looking for a Shining Tor circular walk? This is a Peak District circular walk of around 11km (just over 6 miles) and takes in Foxlow Edge, Shining Tor and Cats Tor. These are 3 of the 105 Peak District peaks on the Peak District Peak Bagging Challenge and are on the Peak District Ethels Challenge too, so it was great to get them ticked off. ... READ MORE »
Wondering how to find Folly Dolly Falls? This hidden gem of a waterfall is in Meltham and is a short walk from the village centre. Read on for the walking route to Folly Dolly Falls, where to park to visit Folly Dolly Falls, and more. It's one of the waterfalls near me and a real must visit in Meltham! ... READ MORE »
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 Loftend 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 »
