Peak District Hikes
Ever wondered how many trig points are in the Peak District? This blog post has a Peak District trig point map and list of the 88 trig points in the Peak District. We're taking part in the Peak District trig point challenge so this post is a record of our Peak District trig bagging, and links to the trig point walks we have done. This Peak District trig point list will be updated as we do the ... READ MORE »
Last weekend I packed us all up for a trip to the Lake District with the goal of the Old Man of Coniston circular walk. The Old Man of Coniston is the 12th highest peak in England and well worth a climb. This 6.5 mile walk also includes Brim Fell and Low Water, as well as the abandoned mines on the Old Man. ... READ MORE »
Are you looking for a Bleaklow circular hike? This 6 mile circular Peak District hike takes in the Wain Stones, the Hern Stones, the site of the B-29 Over Exposed plane crash on Bleaklow, Higher Shelf Stones and Lower Shelf Stones. Here's the Bleaklow circular route we went on. This is one of the best Bleaklow walks for a dry day! Bleaklow is the second highest peak in the Peak District at ... READ MORE »
Last weekend we headed out for a Crowden circular walk to explore some of the lower moorland in the Longendale Valley. We've popped over the top of Holme Moss into Crowden a few times over the past year and have really enjoyed walking there. This is a lovely Peak District walk with kids. ... READ MORE »
What is peak bagging, I hear you ask? Well, in short, it's getting to the summit of all the peaks in the Peak District. I've seen the Peak Bagging challenge on a few other walking sites and because I'm a bit of a collector (I'd probably be a hoarder if it wasn't for Joel and his aversion to saving anything) I thought we'd have a go. This is our list of the Peak District Peaks, all 105 of them! ... READ MORE »
Have you booked a stay in a camping pod and are wondering what to take? Here's an essential guide to what to take in a camping pod and a free printable camping pod checklist! Camping in a camping pod is the best of both worlds - the seclusion and relaxation of camping but without the ballache of having to put up a tent. They're warm, come with electric hook up and are really modern. What's not ... READ MORE »
During our camping stay at Rimington I searched for things to do near Pendle and Pendle Hill Sculpture Trail came up. Having had a quick look online I could see this would be a perfect family activity for us. Mr R and I both love hiking and Hols loves all things mystical and magical. Seeing as the Pendle Sculpture Trail is based on all things witchy and magical, we had to go and have a walk round. ... READ MORE »
Looking for circular walks in Holmfirth? This Ramsden Reservoir circular walk is a really lovely walk to do with kids. With a beautiful bridge, reservoir views and even a detour to a bluebell wood (time of year depending) this circular walk of approximately 5km or 3 miles should be on your list! ... READ MORE »
This is a challenging Black Hill circular walk, heading over bleak rugged moorland to Soldier's Lump and then returning via the Pennine Way. It's 5.7 miles and good navigational skills are needed. Back in May the husband and I decided to have a day off together and hit the hills. He likes to go to high places so we headed out on a Black Hill circular walk, starting at the parking spot on ... READ MORE »
My obsession with heather continues... Today saw us venture into the Colne Valley to have a circular walk from Marsden to Wessenden Head Reservoir. Well, it's a kind of out-and-back walk but we went out on the high path and came back on the low, making it a circular walk. ... READ MORE »
