Peak District Hikes
This is an up-and-down hike of 4 miles on the Dodd fell summit trail, a relatively small fell of 502m with amazing views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwent Water. The walk starts from the Old Sawmill tea rooms and should take around 2-3 hours. ... READ MORE »
This walk in the Wythop and Lorton Fells ticks off 7 Wainwrights in one walk: Graystones, Ling Fell, Sale Fell, Broom Fell, Lord's Seat, Barf and Whinlatter. Although these aren't huge summits, this is a challenging 12.5 mile walk exploring the peaceful North Western Fells. The North Western Fells are characterised by soaring east-west ridges and an absence of mountain tarns, and are wilder and ... READ MORE »
This 6 mile walk starts in the pretty village of Hartington before heading out to explore the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands. The walk visits Sheen Hill trig point, which has amazing views, and passes near Bank Top trig point. ... READ MORE »
Binsey is a low but prominent hill to the north of beautiful Bassenthwaite in the Northern Fells. At 447m above sea level it's one of the smaller Lakeland fells but the views on a clear day are amazing. This Binsey walk is a straight forward out-and-back of 1.5 miles. ... READ MORE »
If you're looking for challenging walks near Edale, or Edale Skyline training hikes, this is the walk for you! This 12 mile Kinder Scout and Mam Tor circular walk starts from Barber Booth car park in Edale and heads up Crowden Clough onto Kinder Scout. The route then explores the southern edge of Kinder Scout, with stunning views over Edale itself, and heads around to Brown Knoll and Rushup Edge. ... READ MORE »
This 6 mile Bamford Edge walk starts from Heatherdene and heads up onto the beautiful Bamford Edge, with sweeping views across Ladybower Reservoir and Win Hill, before dropping back down past Bamford Mills and returning along the Bamford Touch Stone Trail. ... READ MORE »
Leaving the beautiful village of Edale, this Peak District walk climbs Grindslow Knoll before heading off over the Kinder Scout plateau to discover the wreck of the Dragon Rapide on Edale Moor, the Seal Stones on the northern edge of the plateau and returning via the 'Seven Minute Crossing' across the plateau. This is a challenging 7.5 mile walk and good navigational skills are essential. ... READ MORE »
Are you taking on the Accessible Peak District Trig Point Challenge? There is a challenge to visit all 88 trig points in the Peak District. Sadly, a lot of them are on private land and are inaccessible without seeking permission or trespassing. I've put together a list of the accessible Peak District trig points, all of which are on either Open Access Land or near to footpaths and come up with ... READ MORE »
If you're looking for the most beautiful walks in the Peak District, this is the post for you! I've gathered together some of my favourite Peak District walks which have amazing views and scenery. These walks in the Peak District vary in length and difficulty, so there should be a walk to suit everyone here. I've tried to pick walks in the Peak District which are beautiful all year round ... READ MORE »
This walk explores the Eastern Martindale Fells near Ullswater and heads over Hallin Fell, Steel Knotts, Wether Hill, Loadpot Hill, Arthur's Pike and Bonscale Pike from St Peter's Church, Martindale, ticking off 6 Wainwrights along the way. ... READ MORE »
