Peak District Hikes
If you're looking for a challenging day hike in the remote parts of the Peak District, this Fairholmes to Grinah Stones walk, following the River Derwent through the Derwent Valley, could be for you! With a visit to the Barrow Stones, an optional stop off at Ronksley Cabin and a return alongside the River Westend, this walk explores some of the wildest areas of the Dark Peak. If you want an escape ... READ MORE »
This West Nab and Deer Hill circular walk explores the very northern edge of the Peak District and it's wild, rugged moorland. This 8.5 mile walk will give you stunning views down the Wessenden Valley, home to numerous reservoirs and waterfalls, and you'll be able to tick off the West Nab trig point! I parked on Leygards Road, a country lane, and then followed the road north before ... READ MORE »
This Kinder Scout walk starts from the beautiful village of Hayfield, where the infamous Kinder Mass Trespass started, and heads away from the crowds to Kinder Low before climbing up onto the plateau. It then winds around the southern edge path towards Kinder Downfall, the highest waterfall in the Peak District, before heading back down over the Swine's Back to Edale Cross and then back down Oaken ... READ MORE »
If you're looking for a Peak District walk to escape the crowds, this is the one for you. Starting from the car park near Langsett Reservoir, the walk heads through the woods before reaching the Langsett Moors, then following the Little Don River back to the start. This is a lovely 5 mile walk exploring some of the quieter parts of the Peak District, as well as the quirky Hordron Sheep Fort. ... READ MORE »
This is a gorgeous autumn walk in the very north of the Peak District. There isn't much of an incline (if any) and this Riding Wood and Ramsden Reservoir walk is nice and gentle, perfect to enjoy the changing seasons. This 3 mile walk is great if you're short on time or just fancy an easy walk in the Peak District. ... READ MORE »
One of the walks I've had on my list for ages is the Edale Skyline, a challenging walk of 20 miles on the hills around Edale. Starting from Hope, this walk heads up to Win Hill before climbing up Kinder Scout via Crookstone Knoll, winding round to Kinder Low and then passing Brown Knoll, Rushup Edge and The Great Ridge of Mam Tor and Lose Hill before dropping back down into Hope. The views on a ... READ MORE »
This 8.5 mile walk explores the beautiful and wild Derwent Edge and Derwent Moors before heading over to the quirky Boots Folly. With rugged gritstone outcrops and spectacular views over Ladybower Reservoir, this is a walk for summer when the heather is in full bloom. ... READ MORE »
This 7.8 mile walk starts from Hope and heads up Lose Hill and then Win Hill before returning to Hope. With some steep climbs, this is a challenging walk but the views make it well worth it! ... READ MORE »
Stanton Moor is a fabulous place to visit, full of history and things to see for kids and adults alike. This Stanton Moor walk explores the moor, discovering the quarries, Cork Stone, Moor Plantations trig point, Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Earl Grey Tower and much more, before heading to explore the mystical Rowtor Rocks. At 4 miles this is a relatively steady walk, making it a great Peak District ... READ MORE »
This Peak District walk starts at Redmires and heads over to Stanage Pole, Stanage Edge and High Neb before returning over the moors past the "Spooky House" at Redmires (aka the old water board house at Oaking Clough). This walk is just over 6 miles long and is a lovely walk when the heather is in bloom. ... READ MORE »
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