Peak District Hikes
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 »
This Mardale Horseshoe walk takes in the Wainwrights of Harter Fell, Mardale Ill Bell, High Street, The Knott, Rampsgill Head, High Raise and Kidsty Pike. Starting in Haweswater, this route is 10 miles long. ... READ MORE »
This Thor's Cave walk starts in the pretty village of Wetton and explores the stunning Thor's Cave before heading along the Manifold Way to Ecton Hill via the Sugar Loaf and Nan Tor cave. This 6.5 mile walk also has a pub stop. ... READ MORE »
This walk explores the rugged wilderness of the Dark Peak on the moors above Holmfirth, discovering the crash site of the B24-H Liberator "Sack Time" on Twizle Head Moss. This is a 4 mile walk over some challenging moorland terrain and the weather can change quickly up here (it's why the plane crashed!). ... READ MORE »
This is one of my favourite Peak District walks, heading up onto the beautiful moors above Derwent Reservoir. Heading up Walkers Clough, the route passes Lost Lad and Back Tor before wandering along Cartledge Stones Ridge before wandering back down the stunning Abbey Brook, one of the hidden gems of the Peak District. This route is 10 miles with a steep climb to Lost Lad, and ... READ MORE »
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